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Yellow discoloration How-to get rid off it?

Hello,

since the original thread was closed down without any answer on the subject, here goes: How to get rid of the yellow/grey/orange discoloration a lot of MacBooks are showing? This is a technical issue, so I think there should be no problems with this thread now should there.

OK, another thing: Since the last thread WAS shut down, it certainly seems that someone of Apple is reading these post after all, so maybe any official answers?

Hoping for problem-solving and sincerely,

Martin Stroschein.

MacBook (white), Mac OS X (10.4.6), 1GB RAM

Posted on Jun 15, 2006 5:45 AM

149 replies

kshw88

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Jun 20, 2006 2:59 AM in response to DonSqueak1981

Now I know why the black color MacBook is more expensive than the white. Maybe is worth to buy it. haha

Jun 20, 2006 3:23 AM in response to andrewmoore24

My shield has not arrived yet so being very careful. Not resting wrists while typing etc...

It ships free from the states so takes a while I think....

Jun 20, 2006 4:01 AM in response to newmacbook

ok then, i think i will go ahead and order one just to stay on the safe side.

MBP15DD

Level 1

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Jun 20, 2006 4:24 AM in response to kshw88

I have a great idea to prevent the stain from starting on your Macbook in the first place! Not only that, but those pesky yellow (actually, black) stains in your lungs will also disappear.

STOP SMOKING!

It might have the added benefit of improving your health.

Jun 20, 2006 4:29 AM in response to MBP15DD

i personally dont think the stains are caused via smoking but the plastic absorbing moisture from the skin and reacting with the plastic and heat.

Jun 20, 2006 6:56 AM in response to MBP15DD

Thanks for the advice. I didn't realize I was a smoker, nor did I realize there was a correlation between my apparently subliminal smoking habit and the PINK stains that have popped up on my MacBook.

Seriously, don't make assumptions. Many of us have stained MacBooks without smoking, eating Cheetos while typing, or other such nonsense.

Macbook (1 gig RAM; 120 gig HD); 20" iMac Core Duo (1 gig RAM; 250 gig HD) Mac OS X (10.4.6)

Jun 20, 2006 7:27 AM in response to DonSqueak1981

Have Apple made an official statement on this yet, i'm considering buying a new macbook but until this is sorted i'm not going to.
Apple, if you haven't made an official statement and are reading this, please do so or I might just be forced into not buying your macbook or any other product.
I've always thought Apple support was amazing, please live up to this...

Jun 20, 2006 8:02 AM in response to Billytheradponi

No statement,

Still ignoring its customers.

Jun 20, 2006 8:04 AM in response to kaox

I don't think so.
I'm getting 4 peoples joining our list every day. When I started the list lst Thursday, we were 15. We're now 35 (still a batch of ppl to add to the list)

Jun 20, 2006 8:19 AM in response to Jose M Olaya

not good Apple, not good...

Also are there any ways to prevent this happening when you buy a new MacBook and what is the best way of getting rid of it? (Without damaging the warranty or MacBook)

Jun 20, 2006 12:54 PM in response to newmacbook

when you ordered your shieldzone did you recieve any notification that it had been posted? i have had an email saying they recieved my payment via paypal but that is it/

Jun 20, 2006 1:31 PM in response to Jose M Olaya

I don't think so.
I'm getting 4 peoples joining our list every day.
When I started the list lst Thursday, we were 15.
We're now 35 (still a batch of ppl to add to the list)

I have an idea, and I don't mean to pull anything away from the original intent of the website.

What if an area was also provided for folks who have no staining issues, that they also have an option to post their information, such as hours/daily in use. I'd suggest the stain-free computers should have heavy use as part of the criteria.

Perhaps a trend could be established, how the computers are used, are wrists touching the wrist pad? That sort of thing?

There really has got to be a defined reasonwhy others of us who use these things have no stains at all.

Jun 20, 2006 1:47 PM in response to DonSqueak1981

I got my MacBook last week. After reading about the potential yellowing problem I bought the kit from www.shieldzone.com mentioned early on in this thread. It was delivered 3 days after ordering - I'm in the UK.

Application for the palm rests and trackpad were very easy even taking into account the terror of putting something wet on the MacBook. The protection for the top cover was a bit more difficult but was ok.

I'd recommend it to anyone from a point of view of protection against damage as much as the yellowing. Yes it's expensive but it is very good. I just wish I'd bought stuff for the iPods as well to save on the shipping costs.

Jun 20, 2006 1:57 PM in response to gadgetman2000

I'm tempted to order a set of these from shieldzone and apply as soon as my MB arrives....

Do they affect apple warranty?
Are they easily removable if the device has to go back?

Jun 20, 2006 2:00 PM in response to Lee Cripps

shieldzone says
"he invisibleSHIELD is completely removable. Better still, unless you take it off yourself, the invisibleSHIELD will stay put. Originally designed to protect helicopter blades, the invisibleSHIELD will stay on under the roughest circumstances. Unlike the inexpensive static cling protectors, the invisibleSHIELD is meant to last!"

and that removing it is "just like peeling of a sticker...start at one corner..."

Yellow discoloration How-to get rid off it?