I heard that, If screen protector applies to New M1 MacBook Air it can damage the screen. Reason is when you shut the lid, keyboard pressurize the guard and can damage screen. Is it true ?

I heard that, If screen protector applies to New M1 MacBook Air it can damage the screen. Reason is when you shut the lid, keyboard pressurize the guard and can damage screen. Is it true ?

Posted on Mar 9, 2021 4:13 AM

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Posted on Mar 10, 2021 3:41 PM

Hi Manish_Tiwari_


We appreciate you reaching out to us about the MacBook Air. Rest assured that we'll do our best to assist you or get you pointed in the right direction.


We understand that you would like to know if using a screen protector can damage a MacBook Air.

As stated in the article below, "To enable the thin design of Mac notebook computers with a Retina display, the clearance between the display and the top case is engineered to tight tolerances."

The article also states that "Information about products not manufactured by Apple, or independent websites not controlled or tested by Apple, is provided without recommendation or endorsement."

Do not use palm rest or keycap covers on a Mac notebook with a Retina display





Take care!

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Mar 10, 2021 3:41 PM in response to Community User

Hi Manish_Tiwari_


We appreciate you reaching out to us about the MacBook Air. Rest assured that we'll do our best to assist you or get you pointed in the right direction.


We understand that you would like to know if using a screen protector can damage a MacBook Air.

As stated in the article below, "To enable the thin design of Mac notebook computers with a Retina display, the clearance between the display and the top case is engineered to tight tolerances."

The article also states that "Information about products not manufactured by Apple, or independent websites not controlled or tested by Apple, is provided without recommendation or endorsement."

Do not use palm rest or keycap covers on a Mac notebook with a Retina display





Take care!

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I heard that, If screen protector applies to New M1 MacBook Air it can damage the screen. Reason is when you shut the lid, keyboard pressurize the guard and can damage screen. Is it true ?

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