I opened up my MacBook Pro to see this weird bright spot in the corner- the computer has not been dropped and is not dirty, although it got some cutting board oil on it a few days ago that I thought I thoroughly wiped off. Could this be oil that got behind my screen? Is there anything I can do to fix it, any ideas as to what's going on?
MacBook Pro 14″, macOS 15.6
Your display is failing. The oil may well of been the cause.
for hardware issues take it in—
In or out of warranty you can get a free over the counter 'Apple Service Diagnostics' test /assessment
Make an appointment for a "hardware issue"
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Your display is failing. The oil may well of been the cause.
for hardware issues take it in—
In or out of warranty you can get a free over the counter 'Apple Service Diagnostics' test /assessment
Make an appointment for a "hardware issue"
Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple
Outside the USA
Contact Apple Support - Apple Support
The display isn't failing as such (at least I can see the things it is trying to show) but it does look like oil has gotten in between the layers. Oil doesn't evaporate so it could be like that permanently unless the display is replaced. If course there is also the risk that things could get worse so it is advisable to get it repaired.
Learn how to get your Mac desktop or Mac notebook fixed and how much it will cost.
Click here --> Mac Repair and Service - Apple Support
Enter the information in the Get Estimate window.
or:
Go to this page to find your nearest Apple Authorized Service Provider (AASP) or Apple Authorized Distributor (AAD) --> Find Locations
How to make a Genius Bar appointment
1. Go to Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple
2. Go to "Get hardware help".
3. Select your hardware and continue selecting options requiring replacing parts until you see "Bring in for Repair"
4. Sign in with your Apple ID
or:
Refer to this document for ways to contact Apple ➞ Choose your country or region - Official Apple Support
Select your country (also look for "other" regions), then a product. If you don't see one that handles your issue then keep experimenting with selections until you reach one that gets you a chat session or a telephone call and get the representative to redirect you.
or:
Contact Apple for support and service by telephone ➞ Contact Apple Support - Apple Support
You can review the following warning and caveats:
Case / cover /screen damage―
Using a camera cover, palm rest, or keyboard cover on a Mac notebook - Apple Support
you would expect the impact area to be greatest at the pinch point ( ie the hinge area.)
I would always advise against your keyboard cover; as well as a screen protector, or case cover.
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Sudden bright spot on computer screen help
