Weird scratch-like spots showing on up on my screen, not sure how

It appears to be the coating coming off, a common issue among users. See this thread: My Retina Display has stain damage, HELP!!!

Given the reports on the thread, it doesn't appear promising. My understanding is only about 10% of the coating actually applied correctly. The rest seems removable with water an using apples micro-fibre cloth. You can likely slow the effect by using the cloth dry and not putting any pressure on the screen. If you shut the lid; using a something like: Radtech screensavrz. Ultimately it appears to be a manufacturing issue.

The best thing to do would be to either call Apple or take it to a store/authorized repair center to get looked at. Repairs are decided on a case by case basis.

The only problem is that even if a screen is replaced. It's only going to happen again some time in the future. They really need to do a recall on these, as they will only be replacing it with the same type of screen which will then have the same issue. Very disappointing considering the price of these computers. I've recently got mine and am taking every precaution to prevent this from happening, something that I did not expect from Apple. From what I have read this is only a retina screen problem and never has been a problem with models before the retina display. Are they continuing to use these screens year after year? So all the new models will have the same problem.

Hovercroft,

It is the way Apple does the AR coating. As long as the process remains the same, it will keep occurring. It is not a fault of LG/Samsung, if coating wasn't applied the screen itself would be flawless.

Where did you hear that only 10% of coating correctly applied? My MacBook has the same issue and brought it to the tech's attention. He said since I am out of warranty by 2 months that there was nothing he could do. Normal wear and tear. Totally BS if there is a known issue?

rwcook9,

A few people have reported using several methods to remove the coating fully. All but around 10% of it was easy to remove, the remainder would not come off (which is how it should be). Which indicates something is amiss with the application process.

The response you had does not surprise me. Being out of warranty doesn't help, but in general Apple seem reluctant to acknowledge anything. With the amount of reports on the forum they are likely aware to some degree. Unless Apple does a recall, users will likely have to pay out of pocket for a replacement screen. I would monitor the other thread linked in my first reply.

It is a known problem. I have the same case. www.staingate.org