Protecting the screen when closed?

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Protecting the screen when closed?

My original TiBook had an issue where the keyboard would leave marks on the screen when it was closed. To protect against this I kept a piece of fabric between the keyboard and screen. Originally it was this cool piece of leather, but I think that was what caused the problems with latch and hinges.

Does the MacBook need that protection? It came with a piece of think foam that I have been using since then, but I'm wondering if other people are doing that?

Posted on Mar 16, 2006 4:15 PM

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Answer 1

Mar 16, 2006 5:48 PM in response to John Kilpatrick

The MacBook has little spacers around the edges of the lid (two on the side about an inch from the top of the screen, and two next to the latch openings). These should prevent the screen from hitting the keyboard.

To be sure, I bought a Screensavrz cloth from RadTech. I had one for my Powerbook, and better safe than sorry. Plus, it's made out on lens cleaning cloth, so I can use it to clean off the screen when it gets smudged or dusty.

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Answer 2

mcowger

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Mar 16, 2006 4:44 PM in response to John Kilpatrick

I dont use one, and my 3 week old MBP has absolutely zero marks.

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Answer 3

Mar 16, 2006 5:03 PM in response to John Kilpatrick

If you feel you need some protection, use the soft foam sheet that came inside when you purchased the MBP.

But Apple does seem to be getting better with their design.

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Answer 4

jhamlin

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5 points

Mar 16, 2006 5:15 PM in response to John Kilpatrick

Um maybe the little foam sheet the MBP is shipped with? My Macbook Pro hasn't had a problem.

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Answer 5

Mar 16, 2006 5:45 PM in response to Prof. Van Nostrum

I have been using the soft foam that came with it - I'm just worried that the foam won't last that long, so I'm wondering if it is necessary.

(And if other folks have found something better to use...

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Answer 6

stan

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598 points

Mar 16, 2006 6:12 PM in response to John Kilpatrick

Hi John,
I've been using the same foam that came with mine for almost two years. It holds up quite well. There's lots of the same stuff around and that came inside the box as a large envelope that makes 4 more when cut-up. I figure out that at this rate i have an 8-year supply. Hope this helps.

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Answer 7

Mar 16, 2006 6:12 PM in response to jim farley

I was at an Apple Store and found a product called 'aiino' 'mac skin'.It comes in one small package as two items. One is a thin black felt like envelope which you can easily slip the MacBook Pro into when not in use. It prevents scratching of the outer case and protects it generally. The other bit in the package is also very useful. A seperate piece of thin black felt like material which I place over the keyboard before closing the screen lid of machine. Apparently this helps keep the screen free of grease, etc. which can build up from hands on keyboard.

MacBook Pro Mac OS X (10.4.5)

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Answer 8

cue180

Level 1

35 points

Mar 16, 2006 7:16 PM in response to Citizen Explorer

I got a screen protector from shaggymac.com. Better safe than sorry & like the previous post, it doubles as a screen cleaner.

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Answer 9

Baicutt

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Mar 16, 2006 8:02 PM in response to John Kilpatrick

I have that problem with my G3 iBook so I started placing a small microfiber square designed for cleaning eyeglasses. That seemed to work really well and was really cheap. And when I get my MBP tomorrow, I will use one with it from day one--just to be on the safe side.

iMac G4, iBook G3, 3G 30 GB iPod, and soon-to-be-owner of MPB

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