Keyboard marks on Macbook Pro M1 14" screen

Oh wow, didn't think I would risk cracking the screen with a thin enough microfibre cloth 😵‍💫 I mean the clearance is there, but if the keys manage to touch the screen there is at least some flex in the top, even pressure shouldn't do too much harm with a cloth?

Unless it bunches up of course… 🤔

tavares2021 wrote:

Just found this although it wont help if the damage is done.

NEVER Close Your Macbook Lid Without Doing THIS!

https://youtu.be/FZGeCmJ-c_8

Bad idea.

What you need to do BEFORE using your laptop is wash your hands and dry them. And don't put on lotion. Also, don't eat while using your laptop.

I have the same issue with the M2 MacBook Air 13-inch. Luckily I have a matte screen protector, so I can replace it if it gets too much. I've had the protector on ever since I got it about 6 months ago.

Hello Nasar

I usually use a cleaning product called Screen Mom, which comes with its own microfibre towel. First, I spray directly onto the MacBook screen and then a little more onto the towel. Using circular motions, I wipe the screen.

I repeat this process every other day to keep it spotless.

Hope you find this helpful.

my 2023 16 inch MacBook M2 Max has slight trackpad line on the screen but it only visually seen via different angles and when I turn the screen down too darkness

its annoying my closet apple store at World Trade Center is always busy too see a TECH/GENIUS

Caleb3423 wrote:

I use a keyboard protector and it still causes issues. I would't recommend it.

The marks on the screen are from the oils on your hands that you leave on the keyboard. So, if you took the keyboard protector off before closing, the screen would stay much cleaner. And be less likely to crack.

My 3-month-old M2 Air suffers the same problem. I wipe my screen with dry microfiber regularly. Still, I realize some parts of the keyboard are leaving permanent marks on the screen. I realized keeping my Macbook under pressure like in a stacked bag or putting some books on it may add new permanent spots. This is sick because you pay a lot for this device and you expect some good quality material. I wonder if putting some spacer sheet before closing the lid helps. Is there anyone who tried this?

PS. I realized some of my friends' Macbooks have the whole keyboard carved permanently on the screen after some years. Apple should offer a fix for this.

kaan199 wrote:

My 3-month-old M2 Air suffers the same problem. I wipe my screen with dry microfiber regularly.

What you really need to clean regularly is the keyboard. Try to keep them as clean of finger oils and anything else as possible. Wash your hands before using your MBA. Don't use a lot of lotion. And wipe the keys down when you're done.

I've got the same issue with my M1 14 inches (2021). Thanks for your nice movie, as it really touched some important questions.

It's now 6 months since I started using a very thin paper napkin before I close the lead, and it is working rather well.

Yes... Same is the case with mine. I see not point of such sleek design when it is sustainable.

Which laptop model do you have?

Macbook Air M2 13”

No official response from any Apple's representative?

No official response from any Apple's representative?

There will be none here. This is a community of end users like you and Apple does not respond here.

What kind of alcohol did you use? Isopropyl?