MacBook users with M1 chip complain about cracks in the screen
Several owners of a MacBook with M1 chip complain that there are cracks in their screen. That would happen with normal use. Apple has not yet responded to the messages.
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Cracks in MacBook screen with M1 chip
Worrying news for owners of a MacBook Air or MacBook Pro with Apple’s own M1 chip. Several users of the laptop claim that there are cracks in the screen of their MacBook while they don’t do anything crazy with it. They often notice the problem when they open their laptop unsuspectingly. Sometimes it also happens when they close their MacBook.
There seem to be two scenarios that are most likely to cause problems. Even a grain of rice or small dirt on the keyboard can put pressure on the screen when the MacBook is closed. In some cases, this leads to a crack. In addition, the frame of the laptop would be very weak. If users grab the screen on the side to close it, that can also cause damage.
In some cases, Apple has repaired the screen for free. However, most users are told that the cracks were caused by their own fault. Of course they do not agree, but they are presented with a bill of many hundreds of euros. Apple has not yet officially responded to the complaints.
This is what you need to know about MacBooks with M1 chip
The M1 chip heralds a new era for the MacBook. After many years, Apple switched from Intel to a self-designed processor. That makes for a big jump in both performance and battery life. As you can read in our review of the MacBook Air with M1 chip, we were very enthusiastic about the laptop.
Apple is now working on even faster models. We expect the new MacBook Pro 2021 in September. It will probably appear in 14 and 16 inch variants and will have a fresh design. Rumors about the MacBook Air 2021 contradict each other. The new entry-level model may not appear until 2022.
