MacBook - Macbook Aluminum Screen

Eminem · Eminem #1 (**permalink**)

07-03-2009, 07:11 PM

Is it true that you don't have to worry about scratching the Macbook Aluminum screen?

chscag · chscag #2 (**permalink**)

07-03-2009, 08:07 PM

Aluminum screen? You mean aluminum body and glass screen? The new unibody MacBook made from aluminum is easily scratched or dented since the metal itself is soft by nature. Care should be taken when handling or moving it over rough or uneven surfaces. Probably best to use a sleeve or case for the machine.

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harrya · harrya #3 (**permalink**)

07-03-2009, 08:22 PM

A glass screen can be scratched, just like anything else made of glass. I would think its more durable than a plastic screen like most other mobile screens. I use a soft microfiber cloth on mine that has been pre-moistened with either water or Windex.

Kash · Kash #4 (**permalink**)

07-03-2009, 09:59 PM

Yes glass can be scratched, but it is much more difficult to do so than a plastic screen. You would effectively need another piece of glass or something harder (like a diamond) in order to do so. With plastic screens a slightly rough piece of dust could scratch the screen, or even your fingernail if you dug it in with enough force, something you couldn't do on a glass screen.

AppleFreak81 · AppleFreak81 #5 (**permalink**)

07-04-2009, 12:11 AM

Yeah the glass screen is pretty durable by iteself to speak but use common sense when cleaning and caring for it of course. i bought the zagg (invisible shield) for my new macbook to keep it all looking sharp and when not in use its in its neoprene case.

Eminem · Eminem #6 (**permalink**)

07-04-2009, 03:20 PM

Yeah of course I meant the Macbook with the aluminum body and glass screen. Should I take the battery out when I clean the glass screen? Also how do I make it so you can't see left over water droplets?

Kash · Kash #7 (**permalink**)

07-04-2009, 03:25 PM

You are using WAY too much water if that's even a concern. Take a microfiber cloth and wipe down the screen to get rid of dust particles. Then dampen part of it very slightly to get out the smudges. Then use the dry part of the cloth to wipe it down. There shouldn't be huge water droplets to even worry about, and there's no need to take the battery out.

harrya · harrya #8 (**permalink**)

07-04-2009, 03:26 PM

You can't take the battery out on the new aluminum macbook pro line and I'm not sure why you would think you need to take the battery out to clean the screen. I would use a soft microfiber cloth made for cleaning glass. You won't get water droplets if you pre-moisten the cloth first.

Eminem · Eminem #9 (**permalink**)

07-04-2009, 03:44 PM

Its not a Macbook Pro, Its a Macbook.

Eminem · Eminem #10 (**permalink**)

07-05-2009, 12:15 PM

It has a glass screen right?

Switched · Switched #11 (**permalink**)

07-05-2009, 01:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eminem

It has a glass screen right?

yes it does.

harrya · harrya #12 (**permalink**)

07-05-2009, 01:35 PM

What a waste of a thread

Kash · Kash #13 (**permalink**)

07-05-2009, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by harrya

What a waste of a thread

What a waste of a post

The OP has a genuine concern, a concern that is shared by many people. Just because YOU think it's a silly question doesn't mean it shouldn't be asked.

vansmith · vansmith #14 (**permalink**)

07-05-2009, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by harrya

...I'm not sure why you would think you need to take the battery out to clean the screen.

Because, despite the fact that you may have a non-removable battery, Apple still recommends removing the battery - MBP and MB cleaning instructions. So, if you have a removable battery, I would do as Apple recommends.

harrya · harrya #15 (**permalink**)

07-05-2009, 06:00 PM

Why would they recommend the battery be removed? Is is due to shock?

Kash #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 03, 2006 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 9,385 Mac Specs: Black Macbook C2D 2GHz 3GB RAM 250GB HD iPhone 4 iPad 3G	07-03-2009, 09:59 PM Yes glass can be scratched, but it is much more difficult to do so than a plastic screen. You would effectively need another piece of glass or something harder (like a diamond) in order to do so. With plastic screens a slightly rough piece of dust could scratch the screen, or even your fingernail if you dug it in with enough force, something you couldn't do on a glass screen. June 2007 July 2009
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AppleFreak81 #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Apr 02, 2009 Posts: 39	07-04-2009, 12:11 AM Yeah the glass screen is pretty durable by iteself to speak but use common sense when cleaning and caring for it of course. i bought the zagg (invisible shield) for my new macbook to keep it all looking sharp and when not in use its in its neoprene case. iMac 24" 2.66 Ghz Macbook Aluminum Unibody 2.4 Ghz iPhone 3G S on T-Mobile: MMS and Internet Tethering Black iPod Classic
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Kash #7 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 03, 2006 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 9,385 Mac Specs: Black Macbook C2D 2GHz 3GB RAM 250GB HD iPhone 4 iPad 3G	07-04-2009, 03:25 PM You are using WAY too much water if that's even a concern. Take a microfiber cloth and wipe down the screen to get rid of dust particles. Then dampen part of it very slightly to get out the smudges. Then use the dry part of the cloth to wipe it down. There shouldn't be huge water droplets to even worry about, and there's no need to take the battery out. June 2007 July 2009
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Eminem #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Jun 08, 2009 Posts: 74	07-03-2009, 07:11 PM Is it true that you don't have to worry about scratching the Macbook Aluminum screen?
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chscag #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 23, 2008 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 32,378 Mac Specs: 21.5" iMac 2.5 GHz i5, iPad 3rd Gen., 3 iPods	07-03-2009, 08:07 PM Aluminum screen? You mean aluminum body and glass screen? The new unibody MacBook made from aluminum is easily scratched or dented since the metal itself is soft by nature. Care should be taken when handling or moving it over rough or uneven surfaces. Probably best to use a sleeve or case for the machine. Regards.
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Eminem #6 (permalink)
Member Since: Jun 08, 2009 Posts: 74	07-04-2009, 03:20 PM Yeah of course I meant the Macbook with the aluminum body and glass screen. Should I take the battery out when I clean the glass screen? Also how do I make it so you can't see left over water droplets?
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harrya #8 (permalink)
Member Since: Jun 18, 2009 Location: Florida/Texas Posts: 53 Mac Specs: Macbook Pro 15" June 09	07-04-2009, 03:26 PM You can't take the battery out on the new aluminum macbook pro line and I'm not sure why you would think you need to take the battery out to clean the screen. I would use a soft microfiber cloth made for cleaning glass. You won't get water droplets if you pre-moisten the cloth first.
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Eminem #9 (permalink)
Member Since: Jun 08, 2009 Posts: 74	07-04-2009, 03:44 PM Its not a Macbook Pro, Its a Macbook.
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Member Since: Jun 08, 2009 Posts: 74	07-05-2009, 12:15 PM It has a glass screen right?
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harrya #12 (permalink)
Member Since: Jun 18, 2009 Location: Florida/Texas Posts: 53 Mac Specs: Macbook Pro 15" June 09	07-05-2009, 01:35 PM What a waste of a thread
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harrya #15 (permalink)
Member Since: Jun 18, 2009 Location: Florida/Texas Posts: 53 Mac Specs: Macbook Pro 15" June 09	07-05-2009, 06:00 PM Why would they recommend the battery be removed? Is is due to shock?
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