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Macbook Air Accessories

Can i use a screen protector for my macbook air m1? I want to use one because i am afraid that i would get scratches and smudges to the screen.

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 11.1

Posted on Jan 15, 2021 2:48 PM

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Branta_uk

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Jan 17, 2021 5:16 PM in response to mmikmii

You can't use a screen protector on a MacBook Air like you would use one on an iPhone. The MBA is very much precision engineered with very close tolerances, the gap between the closed screen and keyboard/body is too small for even the thinnest protector and you will risk damaging your computer. If you want to see for yourself how tight the gap is, put a single sheet of copier paper on the keyboard then close the display and pull gently on the paper.

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mingoslkd

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Jan 17, 2021 3:34 PM in response to mmikmii

Hello mmikkii.

Welcome to Apple Support Communities. Congratulations on your new MacBook Air. We understand that you want to protect the display on your MacBook Air. We’re happy to help.

Here’s cases and protection for Macs here: Cases & Protection - Mac Accessories - Apple

Let us know if you have further questions.

Take care.

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mmikmii Author

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Jan 17, 2021 11:40 PM in response to Branta_uk

i actually tried to put a piece of paper and it was hard to remove it. It means the screen is really in there and it was tight. So i might actually reconsider my decision of getting a screen protector and hopefully will not have any scratches in the long run. Anyways, thank you for replying! it was much appreciated.

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