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MacBook screen deterioration

Is there a fix for my MacBook screen? It looks dirty but it is not, it is all mottled and difficult to use in sunlight

Posted on Feb 24, 2021 7:18 AM

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Posted on Feb 24, 2021 7:20 AM

lengdahl wrote:

Is there a fix for my MacBook screen? It looks dirty but it is not, it is all mottled and difficult to use in sunlight


Sounds like a case where the anti-reflective coating is peeling off...


Call Customer Support (800) MY–APPLE (800–692–7753)


or on line https://getsupport.apple.com/

or call AppleCare Support at 1-800-APLCARE (800-275-2273)


Outside the USA—Contact Apple for support and service by phone

See a list of Apple phone numbers around the world.

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201232

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Feb 24, 2021 7:20 AM in response to lengdahl

lengdahl wrote:

Is there a fix for my MacBook screen? It looks dirty but it is not, it is all mottled and difficult to use in sunlight


Sounds like a case where the anti-reflective coating is peeling off...


Call Customer Support (800) MY–APPLE (800–692–7753)


or on line https://getsupport.apple.com/

or call AppleCare Support at 1-800-APLCARE (800-275-2273)


Outside the USA—Contact Apple for support and service by phone

See a list of Apple phone numbers around the world.

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201232

Feb 24, 2021 8:21 AM in response to leroydouglas

Thank you - - this was the problem. This was confirmed by Apple Support, and they offered a $500 fix since my MacBook was out of warranty. . . um, no. I found two youtubers recommending Listerine to remove the anti-reflective coating and . . . it worked!! I have a beautiful new screen, and found a use for that old bottle of Listerine.

MacBook screen deterioration

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