Why do Macbooks get scratched easily?

Why do Macbooks get scratched easily?

Many people damage their MacBooks by accidentally scratching them. The MacBook has an aluminum body, which can get scratched quite easily compared to other laptops.

MacBooks are lightweight, have great battery life and are much easier to fit into a backpack or laptop bag, and because they are so mobile, they’re also much more susceptible to scratches and dents, being dropped, smudges, and – worst of all – liquid spills.

To prevent scratches on your MacBook, you can take the following steps:

– Apply screen protectors to prevent scratches.

– Use body cases and keyboard covers.

– Get a secure sleeve to carry the MacBook around.

– Use a microfiber cloth for regular cleaning.

– Make your workspace safer.

– Ensure good ventilation and a safe temperature.

If there’s any dust on your screen/cloth, you’re going to be digging it into the glass and scratching is likely to occur. Using proper cleaning methods and a clean high-quality microfiber cloth will greatly reduce your chances of damaging the screen. I use an Apple cleaning cloth; works great.

Fingernails have a hardness of 2, which means you’d need to have one traveling around 150 mph before it can have a chance of causing any damage.

If you have scratches on your Mac, you can try fixing them by creating a mixture of equal ratios of baking soda and water (1:1). Carefully apply some of the paste to the screen and use a microfiber cloth to scrub it in a circular motion. It should do the trick but make sure you don’t leave any residue on the screen and remove it with another dry microfiber cloth.

Typically, you’ll want to avoid MacBook Pros from 2016 to 2018 as these are notorious for keyboard problems. Price-wise, MacBook Pros from 2014 and 2015 will be cheaper than a used Pro from 2020 or 2021.

Reviewers tend to agree that the MacBook, while leaner and lighter than previous versions, is a sturdy, well-built laptop. All the same, a lack of user-repairable parts makes the Apple Care insurance plan a solid investment. Even the toughest computer can break under the right (or rather, wrong) circumstances.

The warranty covers defects, not damage caused by use. Therefore, scratches are not covered by the warranty.

AppleCare doesn’t cover cosmetic wear and tear such as scratches. However, you can put a protective case on the MacBook and a screen protector to hide any scratches and prevent new ones.

Touching your MacBook screen shouldn’t do any permanent damage (unless you scratch the screen with a nail). Any smudges can be wiped off with a microfiber cloth. Using a shirt or tie to clean your screen, however, can damage it, so always use a glasses cloth or microfiber cloth to clean it.

If you have AppleCare+, it will cover a large portion of a MacBook repair, including scratches. However, it’s important to check the specific terms and conditions of your AppleCare+ coverage.