MacBook Pro Retina display burn-in?

I have experienced the same issue. I dont think it should do it. No screen should have a ghost image after a short period of time unless its a plasma.

Im going to take mine back to the apple store when i return from overseas for work.

I had this same thing happen a year ago with the iPad 2 model. The unit was used a little bit and then when I opened the app Pulse, which has a solid gray background, I could see the silhouette of the search bar for safari, and the header for my email Apps still there. I tried the same thing but in a different orientation and after a few minutes of usage the ghost image would be in the new position.

If you are getting this, take it back now as it only will get worse. When I was at the Apple store looking at the new Retina MBP I wanted to buy one very badly. However, I remembered the first run of some ot the last Apple products I purchased and how those products faired. Try another one and if you don't see improvement, I'd just hold out for the next generation they release next year and let the kinks get ironed out. The initial concern with Apple always seems to be get as many units out to the customer and quality will come in time once production is ramped back down.

Thanks for the reply. Did you have any issues returning it? I am overseas for work for a month. Would i have a problem returnig it after that?

If I were you I would atleast call the store you purchased it from, get the manager's name and explain you wish to return it but are not able to from where you are. If they want to send you a shipping label, assuming you have everything with you, that you can send the unit back that way too. I have learned that it is becoming increasingly difficult to abide by the store's rules with such a silly 15 day return period. I like to ensure my products are fully functioning and as a result I think 4 weeks is much better than 2 for a multitude of reasons. They likely will work with you, but get some sort of confirmation on it now rather than later.

They wanted me to go through the genius bar with mine and I know more than most of the employees working back there pertaining to computer hardware. I took pictures of mine with the image retention and just wanted out with my money back. Quality is important to me. Especially at the pricepoint that Apple wishes to command. I hold them to a higher standard as a result.

If you're still in the return period you don't need to prove anything other than you don't need a "genius" to look at it. You can return it regardless of whether or not they see it. What matters is you see it. So they can either exchange it or give you your money back. Time saved! :)

I'm having a very similar issue and it seems to always be around one area of the screen. Its a bit above the dock and to the right of center. Are you guys seeing it there as well? I only started noticing it because I changed my background to solid blue.

I'm also having this graphics issue, which I believe is software/driver:

https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4036736?answerId=18690202022#18690202022

I saw a genius today. They ordered me up a new macbook due to the burn-in. I may not see it for 3-4 weeks because I have a custom build, but I get to hang on to this one until then.

im hoping they let me exchange mine or get a refund when i return to australia. I am away for a month :/

You should call them and at least let them know you have problem with the product and you are not in the position to return it back. If it goes over 14 days you can not return it for a full refund. Only way for full refund is 14-day return policy.

Let them know about your situation may be something comes up and they could help you.

Good luck.

Hey,

Happy you kind of solved it and hope the new one be the one without any problem. I have a question about the part you said you have custom build. There is nothing custom in retina series, you mean you ordered the one with the 16G RAM or you increase the Flash storage. Because in those cases I guess there is no customization and they just get one with that spec for you. Am I right or it's sth else?

Thanks btw for sharing your updates here.

I increased RAM. By custom, I mean not a base model and therefor not something they stock in the store.

I appreciate you reply. Thanks.

I called apple and spoke to a senior person there and explained my situation. Due to me being iverseas its good that i reported it, because they gave me a case number and i should be able to get a refund by quoting the case number at the apple store when i return home.

Thanks for everyones help

Hey, those of you having this issue, I'd love to know what part of the screen your burn-in occurs.

I was messing with it last night and the mark goes from the bottom to about an inch above the bottom of the screen. Its about two inches wide above the F8, F9, F10 keys.

Could be coincidence, but it seems like that is the hottest part of the computer, so it makes me think that the ventilation onto the screen or closing it while its hot could be causing the issue.

Hopefully, even if that's the case, it is because these units are defective in some way and are cooling properly. I didn't notice it until I changed my desktop background to be a solid color, but its also noticeable in apps like Aperture.