Apple MacBook screens can potentially be damaged by a seemingly innocent greeting card, as demonstrated in a viral TikTok video. The technology giant has provided an explanation for this unexpected vulnerability.
A TikTok user named classicheidi has shared a video that serves as a cautionary tale for all laptop users. In the video, accompanied by the original sound "Heidi", classicheidi demonstrates how a seemingly innocuous action can cause significant damage to a MacBook Air's display.
The incident occurred when classicheidi closed their laptop, only to find that a piece of card placed under the lid had caused enough pressure between the keyboard and the display to crack the delicate layers inside the screen. This resulted in permanent damage, with black bars, flickering colors, or a completely ruined display becoming visible.
The tight tolerance in the hinge and close proximity between the display and keyboard in MacBooks make even a thin card enough to exert damaging pressure on the screen when the lid is closed. This is why Apple advises users to remove any material on the display, keyboard, or palm rest before closing the laptop's lid to prevent such damage.
This incident is not unique to Apple laptops and can happen to any laptop if there is something between the keyboard and screen when closing. Apple has also warned that a camera cover, palm rest cover, or keyboard cover could potentially crack the MacBook display if left on when closing the lid.
The damage caused by this incident is costly to repair, with the cost to replace a damaged MacBook Air screen likely to be high. This highlights the importance of treating laptops with care and being mindful of the potential for damage due to the tight tolerances of these devices.
The video on TikTok was accompanied by the statement "@classicheidi Is this common knowledge omg". While it may not be common knowledge, it is important to spread the word and prevent others from making the same mistake.
This incident serves as a reminder that seemingly innocuous actions can have significant consequences. So, before closing your laptop, always ensure that there's nothing between the keyboard and screen to prevent any unexpected jumpscares and potential damage to your device.
[1] https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/670894/Why+does+the+screen+crack+on+my+MacBook+Pro+when+I+close+the+lid+with+something+underneath [2] https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204066
- To prevent potential damage to your laptop's screen, always ensure there isn't anything, such as headphones, tucked between the keyboard and the screen before closing the lid.
- In the realm of computing, devices like desktops, laptops, smartphones, and even gadgets like headphones might seem harmless, but forgetting one of them under the lid could lead to technology-related jumpscares and expensive repairs, like a cracked MacBook Air screen.
- While using protective covers like camera, palm rest, or keyboard covers can enhance the security of your smartphones and gadgets, neglecting to remove them before closing your laptop could end up causing damage to the device's delicate display, following the same principles as the incident involving the seemingly harmless card.
