manc_don Posted November 28, 2021 Share Posted November 28, 2021 I've had my macbook (retina display) for nigh on 7 years, and the other day a vertical white line appeared on screen and has not shifted. I'm figuring its something LED related or however the retina display works, but is it salvagable? It's very thin at the mo, but it's dead zone and i'm hoping there is either a fix or it won't expand. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RicoS321 Posted November 28, 2021 Share Posted November 28, 2021 Sounds like aliens or the government. I'd burn it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom_widdows Posted November 28, 2021 Share Posted November 28, 2021 Cynic in me suggests Apple thinks 7 years is too long to wait to get more of your money. Are you sure the white line is on the laptop and not on your actual retinas? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RicoS321 Posted November 28, 2021 Share Posted November 28, 2021 I've replaced numerous laptop screens, it was a piece of piss. Never tried a MacBook though. Probably got special screws or impenetrable glue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manc_don Posted November 28, 2021 Author Share Posted November 28, 2021 Definitely has special screws, the fuckers don't make it easy. I'm leaning towards Tom's idea that Apple probably think 7 years is time for a new one... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RicoS321 Posted November 28, 2021 Share Posted November 28, 2021 That was seven years ago, things were different then. They have managed to get the newer models down to only lasting four years. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manc_don Posted November 29, 2021 Author Share Posted November 29, 2021 I'm laughing but only because that's true Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baggy89 Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 My 2013 macbook pro screen died 2 years ago, worked on a monitor via hdmi. Booked a genius bar appt. It was caused by a known fault, whereby the display screen cables became worn over time. Turned out that wasn't a recall issue but there was a recall on that generation for the anti-UV coating being shit and flaking off. Got the screen replaced under that recall and it's still going strong. Can't remember if mine was year before retina display or not? Worth a go if you're near an apple store. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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