Keyboard marks on Macbook Pro M1 14" screen
After 1 year of use some permanent, non cleanable marks appeared on my screen. Specially spacebar marks and adjacent areas of the mousepad where the hand stands while typing.
MacBook Pro 14″, macOS 12.4
After 1 year of use some permanent, non cleanable marks appeared on my screen. Specially spacebar marks and adjacent areas of the mousepad where the hand stands while typing.
MacBook Pro 14″, macOS 12.4
I try to avoid putting pressure on the display when carrying the laptop because there is so little clearance between the display & keyboard. This has always been an issue with Apple laptops even back on the 2012-2015 Retina models and the clearance is even less today. Keep in mind Apple does place a piece of very thin foam/cloth between the display & keyboard when shipping the laptops from the factory even though the laptop is within a very sturdy box. I don't recommend putting anything between the display & keyboard except perhaps the original material Apple used from the factory or you risk cracking the glass and/or LCD panel.
The keys are rubbing the anti-reflective coating from the Display. You can have Apple check the laptop to see if they will do anything. I know that Apple has a secret free repair program available for the older models, but I don't think that program applies to Apple Silicon Macs. Even if the program is valid for Apple Silicon Macs, I don't think the coating is affected enough to even qualify for the program. Apple has some very strict guidelines for determining how bad the anti-reflective coating issue must be especially if it is just the key impressions.
teoboni Said:
"Keyboard marks on Macbook Pro M1 14" screen: After 1 year of use some permanent, non cleanable marks appeared on my screen. Specially spacebar marks and adjacent areas of the mousepad where the hand stands while typing."
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Perhaps this is a Faulty Mac?:
How old is this Mac? Is it really over than 365 days since the date of purchase? If it is covered under warranty, or if you Apple AppleCare on this if might be deemed a Faulty Device. Note that you have a one-year, out-of-the-box, limited-warranty on this device, if purchased directly from Apple. So, setup a Genius Bar Appointment at your Local Apple Store.
Thx for the reply! I tried to clean the screen as recommended by Apple, but the marks on the coating didn't disappear. I'm guessing the coating has been affected enough. Would you have any suggestions on how to proceed if this is the case?
Did you ever use a keyboard cover or protector?
This is Apple's take on those: Using a camera cover, palm rest, or keyboard cover on a Mac notebook - Apple Support
How to proceed? With all honestly, live with it. The display assembly is a sealed unit. Any damage to any part of the assembly requires complete replacement to fix. That will cost a minimum of US$500; could be more for a 14"
@Allan Jones is correct.
From the picture provided, the issue appears to be minor at this point and doesn't affect the actual viewing of the screen when using the laptop. Yes it may be annoying to see when the screen is dark, but so what. Just try to adjust how you handle the laptop when the display is closed. If you carry the laptop in a bag, then make sure nothing is putting pressure on the laptop or the back of the display.
You can also provide Apple with product feedback (Apple won't respond):
I have the same problem with mbp 14 m1 only used 3 months
did you get any solution?
apple responded?
this is an expensive laptop, and it supposed apple makes product with higher qualities
I am facing similar issue with my M2 Air
Yes... Same is the case with mine. I see not point of such sleek design when it is sustainable.
Keyboard marks on Macbook Pro M1 14" screen