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I used a glass cleaner and now the edges have a weird film. What do I do now?

I used glass cleaner for my laptop and it seems to have damaged the screen

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 11.5

Posted on Jun 5, 2022 6:53 AM

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Posted on Jun 5, 2022 7:00 AM

RavenJun1per wrote:

I used glass cleaner for my laptop and it seems to have damaged the screen


Glass screens are no more since 2012— Retina screens have a anti-reflective coating that can get damaged.


Clean your Mac computer's screen or display - Apple Support



Take it in and see what Apple can do for you—


Learn how to get your Mac fixed and how much it will cost. Mac Repair - Official Apple Support


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This would be considered a hardware issue:


In or out of warranty you can get a free over the counter 'Apple Service Diagnostics' test /assessment

Make an appointment for a "hardware issue"

Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple


Outside the USA

https://locate.apple.com/country


From iOS device using the "Apple Support.app” to make a online Genius Bar appointment is easy:

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/apple-support/id1130498044?mt=8




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Jun 5, 2022 7:00 AM in response to RavenJun1per

RavenJun1per wrote:

I used glass cleaner for my laptop and it seems to have damaged the screen


Glass screens are no more since 2012— Retina screens have a anti-reflective coating that can get damaged.


Clean your Mac computer's screen or display - Apple Support



Take it in and see what Apple can do for you—


Learn how to get your Mac fixed and how much it will cost. Mac Repair - Official Apple Support


Get your Mac ready for service - Apple Support Get your Mac ready for service - Apple Support



This would be considered a hardware issue:


In or out of warranty you can get a free over the counter 'Apple Service Diagnostics' test /assessment

Make an appointment for a "hardware issue"

Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple


Outside the USA

https://locate.apple.com/country


From iOS device using the "Apple Support.app” to make a online Genius Bar appointment is easy:

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/apple-support/id1130498044?mt=8




I used a glass cleaner and now the edges have a weird film. What do I do now?

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