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13" MacBook Pro Retina Display Image Retention / Burn In

I received a 13" MacBook Pro with Retina Display today. The model is MD212LL/A and according to http://www.chipmunk.nl/cgi-fast/applemodel.cgi , the production year is 2012 and the production week is 48. I ran the "Image Persistance Test," http://iva-soft.com/gray/ for 5 minutes. I noticed the alternating white and black blocks were "burned" into the screen. I timed the occurence and the burn-ins went away after 9 minutes. Also, I used a picture of the McDonald's yellow and red arch and left it on the screen for four minutes. After 4 minutes, I exited the window and noticed image retention of the McDonald's arch.

I tried to find the manufacturer of the display using the Terminal command listed in the other threads. However, I believe Apple has disabled this command or has changed it to something different. Entering the command did not result in anything.

I am assuming I have a LG panel. This is disappointing since my 15" MacBook Pro with retina display also had the same problem before Apple replaced it with a Samsung panel. The display on the 13" also looks more yellow. I have already setup an exchange. I read that LG had recently won a large contract producing displays for Apple. Does anybody know if the 13" MacBook Pro with retina display only comes with a LG display or is there hope for a Samsung display?

MacBook Pro with Retina display

Posted on Dec 18, 2012 5:24 PM

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jdmmem

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Feb 18, 2013 9:48 PM in response to golfleep

Hi Golfleep- Same situation with me as well - I purchased a 13" rMBP and then discovered IR threads after the fact.

Is there anyone here who would know if you could identify the manufacturer if you removed the back of the laptop?... Would it be possible to see a name/product number on a wire/connection from the display going into the main compartment that is accessible?

jdmmem

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Feb 19, 2013 1:22 AM in response to jdmmem

I found a short terminal command that was used by someone on a 13" rMBP:

$ ioreg -lw0 | grep -i "DisplayVendorID"

their result was 1552, and another user confirmed that this vendor is Samsung

source: http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=1416687&page=17

Golfleep - can you run this and post your result?

golfleep

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Feb 19, 2013 10:44 AM in response to jdmmem

Answered in the other large thread about IR, but basically I also got the 1552 result as well, so I'm not sure I'm convinced that the 1552 necessarily means Samsung as a manufacturer, since my 13" rMBP has demonstrable IR issues. My rMBP is a late 2012 model BTW.

Anyone out there have a early 2013 13" rMBP with IR issues? I doubt Apple would have addressed the issue with the price drop and refresh, but I guess it doesn't hurt to ask!

Feb 23, 2013 10:00 AM in response to golfleep

I also have 13" rMBP and got vendor ID 1552 as well. I did 10min IR test and I did not see any IR issue.

Vasand

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May 22, 2013 2:19 PM in response to The_Dentist

I bought my MacBook Pro with retina display 2 weeks ago and I'd like to know how to discover my screen manufacturer? Wheather it was made by LG or Samsung...

Nov 20, 2013 5:13 AM in response to The_Dentist

I have same problem with image

Image Retention / Burn In

MY RETINA DESPLAY IS MC975

13" MacBook Pro Retina Display Image Retention / Burn In