The logo of Sharp Corp is seen reflected on Apple Inc's MacBook Pro at an electronics store in Tokyo
The logo of Sharp Corp is seen reflected on Apple Inc's MacBook Pro at an electronics store in Tokyo in this January 15, 2013 file photo. Apple Inc suppliers will begin mass producing displays as early as May 2014 for the next iPhone, expected to be launched this autumn, with a 4.7-inch screen likely to be produced first while a 5.5-inch version could be delayed, supply chain sources said. Japan Display Inc, Sharp Corp and South Korea's LG Display Co Ltd have all been tapped to make the screens, said the sources, who asked not to be identified. Reuters

Apple's MacBook Pro woes started a year ago when people started complaining about weird stains on the company's support forums. The problem is specific to the Retina Display screen and from the start of the complaints; the issue has grown into a 42-page thread with more than 600 replies. Despite several reports and claims about the issue, there is still no specific fix to the problem. Apple MacBook Pro users continue to call for attention on the matter with more details emerging on the cause and effects.

According to several complaints filed, the source of the problem is the anti-reflective coating used on the MacBook Pros. More importantly, a number of users theorized that excretions from the skin can be acidic therefore affecting and contaminating the chasis and the keyboard. Based from the reports, stains are more focused on the upper and middle edges of the display. The stains mirror the pattern of the trackpad, keyboard and case around.

So far, Apple has not provided a specific action. Staingate.org also notes that the company will not be covering the cost despite the "cosmetic damage" as it is not part of the warranty. Apart from the stains caused by skin excretion, there were also reports about the problem surfacing after users cleaned their screen.

Despite the cleaning product purchased from the Apple Store and used on previous Apple devices, it does not seem compatible with the screen. Users are advised to stay tuned for any announcements from Apple although some counter the issue only affects a small percentage to merit any considerable actions from the company. The issue remains a debate until both parties settle accordingly. There are also talks about the a new MacBook Pro coming soon based on Intel’s Skylake but the Cupertino-based giant has yet to confirm.

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