Macbook - Getting marks fixed on the screen?

sunshine1686 · sunshine1686 #1 (**permalink**)

03-29-2007, 08:59 PM

I have a black macbook with a glossy screen. Since the first day I got it there was this small fleck in the middle of the screen. I can see it almost all the time, but it doesn't really bother me. Also, when my macbook is turned off there are a few horizontal lines on the screen, but you can't see them while using the computer (I've also noticed this since I first got my mac). Now I've noticed a small smudge on my screen that I cannot clean off, no matter how much I try. I've used soft, clean cloths and special screen cleaning spray, but nothing works. I think I might have pressed too hard when cleaning my screen and that created the smudge. Is there anyway to get these marks fixed? Can you get like a new screen "put into" your mac?

Thanks!

deathtolife04 · deathtolife04 #2 (**permalink**)

03-30-2007, 03:52 AM

I have a few TINY marks on my screen that bother me, as well. I'm probably gonna go buy a special cleaning kit or something whenever I get some cash, which might be a while. hahaaa

I'm sure there's a way you could get a new screen, but it would probably be SUPER expensive!!

hagios1972 · hagios1972 #3 (**permalink**)

03-30-2007, 06:15 AM

It is still under warranty so please call Apple. There was also a thread that discussed similar issues a few weeks back. You may want to search for it.

slashjunior · slashjunior #4 (**permalink**)

03-30-2007, 10:33 AM

I use kitchen towel, that seems to clean off any smudges perfectly.

sunshine1686 · sunshine1686 #5 (**permalink**)

04-05-2007, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hagios1972

It is still under warranty so please call Apple. There was also a thread that discussed similar issues a few weeks back. You may want to search for it.

How long is the warrenty? I didn't buy the extra Apple protection thing, but I got my computer in September 2006.

jamesx · jamesx #6 (**permalink**)

04-05-2007, 02:47 PM

i think its one year.

chrisiw · chrisiw #7 (**permalink**)

04-06-2007, 02:29 AM

Not sure where you are, but here in the UK mine is 1 year warranty from new, its the law of the land.

Chris

dadsgravy · dadsgravy #8 (**permalink**)

04-06-2007, 11:44 AM

You get 90 days phone support and 1-year limited hardware warranty. Apple wont do anything about your screen because it does not affect usage. And your smudge could be considered accidental damage.

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sunshine1686 #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Sep 18, 2006 Posts: 151	03-29-2007, 08:59 PM I have a black macbook with a glossy screen. Since the first day I got it there was this small fleck in the middle of the screen. I can see it almost all the time, but it doesn't really bother me. Also, when my macbook is turned off there are a few horizontal lines on the screen, but you can't see them while using the computer (I've also noticed this since I first got my mac). Now I've noticed a small smudge on my screen that I cannot clean off, no matter how much I try. I've used soft, clean cloths and special screen cleaning spray, but nothing works. I think I might have pressed too hard when cleaning my screen and that created the smudge. Is there anyway to get these marks fixed? Can you get like a new screen "put into" your mac? Thanks!
	QUOTE Thanks

deathtolife04 #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Sep 02, 2006 Posts: 198	03-30-2007, 03:52 AM I have a few TINY marks on my screen that bother me, as well. I'm probably gonna go buy a special cleaning kit or something whenever I get some cash, which might be a while. hahaaa I'm sure there's a way you could get a new screen, but it would probably be SUPER expensive!!
	QUOTE Thanks

slashjunior #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 08, 2006 Location: UK Posts: 205 Mac Specs: MacBook 2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 1 GB RAM, 80GB Hard Drive, 80GB Video iPod (Black)	03-30-2007, 10:33 AM I use kitchen towel, that seems to clean off any smudges perfectly.
	QUOTE Thanks

jamesx #6 (permalink)
Guest Posts: n/a	04-05-2007, 02:47 PM i think its one year.
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chrisiw #7 (permalink)
Member Since: Mar 06, 2007 Location: Isle of Wight UK Posts: 252 Mac Specs: iMac, iPad, MacBook Pro.	04-06-2007, 02:29 AM Not sure where you are, but here in the UK mine is 1 year warranty from new, its the law of the land. Chris
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dadsgravy #8 (permalink)
Member Since: Jul 19, 2006 Location: Astoria, Or Posts: 266 Mac Specs: MacBook,2Ghz CD,1.5GBRAM,100GBHD,SL.PowerbookG4 12"1Ghz,768MbRAM,40GBHD,Leopard.imac G3 400Mhz,10.4	04-06-2007, 11:44 AM You get 90 days phone support and 1-year limited hardware warranty. Apple wont do anything about your screen because it does not affect usage. And your smudge could be considered accidental damage.
	QUOTE Thanks

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