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MacBook with a Matte Screen



Don't like glossy screens? This mod is for you.

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The Matte vs Glossy argument has existed for a long time amongst laptop owners.
Rarely though, do you come across someone who's willing to take it one step further.
The idea was simple - replace the existing glossy screen with a matte one. Before you start jumping up and down about the warrany - relax - because it was already voided. The owner purchased his MacBook with a broken screen, so replacing it necessary either way.
Needless to say, this wasn't very easy to do. The screen had to be an exact match in order to fit, and because of Apple's design, it wasn't very easy to disassemble.



The modder doesn't know the exact model of the screen he used, but he did point out that you'll need to completely remove the screen from the notebook before you can replace it.



White MacBook with a Glossy Screen next to a Black MacBook with a Matte Screen:


Here's the original thread: http://forums.macrumo...?t=267104
Thanks for submitting this Aaron!

Where did you purchases the matte replacement screen at?
Posted by Chris on July 25th, 2007
Glossy screens are just plain stupid.
Posted by Information Central on August 15th, 2007
What I need is a screen, but not a mirror!
Posted by Apple on October 29th, 2007
I would buy a MacBook in an instant if it had a matte screen!
Posted by Ted on January 11th, 2008
Does the white macbook get dirty at all??
Posted by Joyce on July 14th, 2008
sure its get dirty
i would buy the black one
its amazing
Posted by ro on September 1st, 2008
I\'ve had a macbook for 6 months and if your a generally clean person, the machine won\'t get dirty.
Posted by ll on October 14th, 2008
my macbook black 2.2 gets pretty dirty after others use it. but as for me its usually clean. i wash hands before touching it. and usually dry them after ahwile. i use it about an hour oh so per day. i dont eat at all near it. its been real so far, but despite my mania it still gets dusty.
Posted by true on October 17th, 2008
so other than the glare and the shinyness of the glossy screen
is the matte screen better in other ways than just those two examples
Posted by Z on May 19th, 2009
Mission:Repair now offers Matte finish MacBook screens for $109 or have them install it for $189 (sale price) $229 in the normal price. www.missionrepair.com
Posted by missionrepair.com on June 16th, 2009
Too bad there's no choice between glossy or matte otherwise I would have gotten my MacBook with a matte screen instead.
Tragic, TRAGIC.
Posted by Nick on February 27th, 2011
WHAT IS THE MATTE DISPLAY MODEL??
Posted by PALMA on May 20th, 2011
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Posted by Sobhan on December 21st, 2011
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