Uneven backlight is "normal" on retina MacBook Pro?

I bought my 13'' Haswell retina MacBook Pro days ago, I've experienced the unresponsive trackpad issue and I'm happy to see it's already resolved. But now I've encountered a new issue, and it's about the display.
As the picture above shows, in low ambient lightning coditons, I can clearly see the brightness is uneven, the top left corner and the left bottom of the screen is brighter. The center of the screen seems brighter, too. But please ignore it because I suppose it's because of my poor phone camera quality, I don't see any significant brightness with my eyes.
I was considering replace it at first, but later I called Apple, the advisor told me it's "normal"!!! Actually, he said according to my description, my symptom is not very profound, of course I can get a replacement if I insist, but he really can't promise I'll get a better one since it's a normal issue on IPS displays...
To my knowledge, among all the Macs, only iMac and retina Macbook Pros use the IPS technology. I agree that my sympton is not that profound. The first time I noticed it is when I try to watch a movie in a dark night. In normal use, I can't say I have much bother. Except when I let the browser enter the full screen mode, since most sites use a white background, then I can see a small area of the left bottom of the screen is a little whiter, which is not profound but kind of distracting though.
I've asked one friend of mine who used the 2012 rMBP and he said he have the same condition too... So now I really wonder whether it's a common issue as the advisor said. Please download this full black image, open it and go to the full screen (or presentation) mode. Turn off your light and increase the brightness of your screen if it's set too low. Then check whether you have the same issue with me. Thanks a lot!

Yes, I also have the same problem on my late 2013 rMBP. I've returned the model 4 times already due to various defects. Can anyone see the uneven white balance from left to right screen where left side looks more yellowish?Very disappointed at the quality of the screen. Looks like this is "normal." Should have purchased the New Samsung ATIV 9 instead.

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    Anonymous UUID:       398E619F-8811-6838-BEFC-13DF20E24CAE
    Tue May 27 10:02:04 2014
    panic(cpu 4 caller 0xffffff7fa970bf7c): "GPU Panic: [<None>] 3 0 a0 d9 9 8 0 3 : NVRM[0/1:0:0]: Read Error 0x00000100: CFG 0xffffffff 0xffffffff 0xffffffff, BAR0 0x102c00000 0xffffff8138e01000 0x0e7150a2, D0, P3/4\n"@/SourceCache/AppleGraphicsControl/AppleGraphicsControl-3.5.26/src/Apple MuxControl/kext/GPUPanic.cpp:127
    Backtrace (CPU 4), Frame : Return Address
    0xffffff8135403300 : 0xffffff8027422fa9
    0xffffff8135403380 : 0xffffff7fa970bf7c
    0xffffff8135403450 : 0xffffff7fa7e04bf4
    0xffffff8135403510 : 0xffffff7fa7eceeaa
    0xffffff8135403550 : 0xffffff7fa7ecef1a
    0xffffff81354035c0 : 0xffffff7fa81039e2
    0xffffff8135403630 : 0xffffff7fa7ef1985
    0xffffff8135403650 : 0xffffff7fa7e0b6ad
    0xffffff8135403700 : 0xffffff7fa7e091b8
    0xffffff8135403900 : 0xffffff7fa7e0a258
    0xffffff81354039e0 : 0xffffff7fa7faa54f
    0xffffff8135403a50 : 0xffffff7fa7faa711
    0xffffff8135403a70 : 0xffffff7fa7faa6dc
    0xffffff8135403a90 : 0xffffff7fa7f9eed1
    0xffffff8135403c60 : 0xffffff7fa7db68ab
    0xffffff8135403cf0 : 0xffffff7fa7d9ff12
    0xffffff8135403d70 : 0xffffff7fa7da30b9
    0xffffff8135403db0 : 0xffffff7fa7da298c
    0xffffff8135403e20 : 0xffffff7fa7d6a492
    0xffffff8135403e60 : 0xffffff7fa7d6973a
    0xffffff8135403e90 : 0xffffff7fa7d65a44
    0xffffff8135403ef0 : 0xffffff80278b0330
    0xffffff8135403f30 : 0xffffff80278aedd2
    0xffffff8135403f80 : 0xffffff80278aeea7
    0xffffff8135403fb0 : 0xffffff80274d7127
          Kernel Extensions in backtrace:
             com.apple.iokit.IOGraphicsFamily(2.4.1)[B889D3AB-CCC0-3FCD-A83E-D2E3E4CB537B]@0 xffffff7fa7d5b000->0xffffff7fa7d92fff
                dependency: com.apple.iokit.IOPCIFamily(2.9)[244D4E48-78E6-3369-8D76-285C66EF9BF4]@0xffffff 7fa7abe000
             com.apple.iokit.IONDRVSupport(2.4.1)[B93BBFC9-9ED5-3DDD-8CED-5EDA081BB997]@0xff ffff7fa7d9e000->0xffffff7fa7dadfff
                dependency: com.apple.iokit.IOGraphicsFamily(2.4.1)[B889D3AB-CCC0-3FCD-A83E-D2E3E4CB537B]@0 xffffff7fa7d5b000
                dependency: com.apple.iokit.IOPCIFamily(2.9)[244D4E48-78E6-3369-8D76-285C66EF9BF4]@0xffffff 7fa7abe000
             com.apple.driver.AppleMuxControl(3.5.26)[B67CD59F-1344-37BC-8A9A-46D6D3DCA13D]@ 0xffffff7fa96fd000->0xffffff7fa9710fff
                dependency: com.apple.driver.AppleGraphicsControl(3.5.26)[C0F9A79F-167E-3A68-873C-5CE17B97F B11]@0xffffff7fa96f5000
                dependency: com.apple.iokit.IOACPIFamily(1.4)[045D5D6F-AD1E-36DB-A249-A346E2B48E54]@0xfffff f7fa86f8000
                dependency: com.apple.iokit.IOPCIFamily(2.9)[244D4E48-78E6-3369-8D76-285C66EF9BF4]@0xffffff 7fa7abe000
                dependency: com.apple.iokit.IOGraphicsFamily(2.4.1)[B889D3AB-CCC0-3FCD-A83E-D2E3E4CB537B]@0 xffffff7fa7d5b000
                dependency: com.apple.driver.AppleBacklightExpert(1.0.4)[E04639C5-D734-3AB3-A682-FE66694C66 53]@0xffffff7fa96f8000
             com.apple.nvidia.driver.NVDAResman(8.2.6)[DB59C243-61DE-3B0C-86C3-6D89446F6F14] @0xffffff7fa7db4000->0xffffff7fa8027fff
                dependency: com.apple.iokit.IOPCIFamily(2.9)[244D4E48-78E6-3369-8D76-285C66EF9BF4]@0xffffff 7fa7abe000
                dependency: com.apple.iokit.IONDRVSupport(2.4.1)[B93BBFC9-9ED5-3DDD-8CED-5EDA081BB997]@0xff ffff7fa7d9e000
                dependency: com.apple.iokit.IOGraphicsFamily(2.4.1)[B889D3AB-CCC0-3FCD-A83E-D2E3E4CB537B]@0 xffffff7fa7d5b000
                dependency: com.apple.AppleGraphicsDeviceControl(3.5.26)[E971FED4-805F-3462-9D93-1919EBE3DC 82]@0xffffff7fa7dae000
             com.apple.nvidia.driver.NVDAGK100Hal(8.2.6)[AE5D65B5-1E26-3509-97B9-C68D97C2114 3]@0xffffff7fa8033000->0xffffff7fa81dffff
                dependency: com.apple.nvidia.driver.NVDAResman(8.2.6)[DB59C243-61DE-3B0C-86C3-6D89446F6F14] @0xffffff7fa7db4000
                dependency: com.apple.iokit.IOPCIFamily(2.9)[244D4E48-78E6-3369-8D76-285C66EF9BF4]@0xffffff 7fa7abe000
    BSD process name corresponding to current thread: kernel_task
    Mac OS version:
    13D65
    Kernel version:
    Darwin Kernel Version 13.2.0: Thu Apr 17 23:03:13 PDT 2014; root:xnu-2422.100.13~1/RELEASE_X86_64
    Kernel UUID: ADD73AE6-88B0-32FB-A8BB-4F7C8BE4092E
    Kernel slide:     0x0000000027200000
    Kernel text base: 0xffffff8027400000
    System model name: MacBookPro10,1 (Mac-C3EC7CD22292981F)
    System uptime in nanoseconds: 4244147392
    last loaded kext at 3660204124: com.apple.driver.AppleGraphicsDevicePolicy     3.5.26 (addr 0xffffff7fa9719000, size 40960)
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    com.apple.vecLib.kext     1.0.0
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    com.apple.kec.corecrypto     1.0
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    Model: MacBookPro10,1, BootROM MBP101.00EE.B02, 4 processors, Intel Core i7, 2.3 GHz, 8 GB, SMC 2.3f35
    Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 4000, Intel HD Graphics 4000, Built-In
    Memory Module: BANK 0/DIMM0, 4 GB, DDR3, 1600 MHz, 0x80AD, 0x484D54333531533642465238432D50422020
    Memory Module: BANK 1/DIMM0, 4 GB, DDR3, 1600 MHz, 0x80AD, 0x484D54333531533642465238432D50422020
    AirPort: spairport_wireless_card_type_airport_extreme (0x14E4, 0xEF), Broadcom BCM43xx 1.0 (5.106.98.100.22)
    Bluetooth: Version 4.2.4f1 13674, 3 services, 23 devices, 1 incoming serial ports
    Network Service: Wi-Fi, AirPort, en0
    Serial ATA Device: APPLE SSD SM256E, 251 GB
    USB Device: Hub
    USB Device: FaceTime HD Camera (Built-in)
    USB Device: Hub
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    USB Device: BRCM20702 Hub
    USB Device: Bluetooth USB Host Controller
    Thunderbolt Bus: MacBook Pro, Apple Inc., 23.4
    Anonymous UUID:       398E619F-8811-6838-BEFC-13DF20E24CAE 
    Fri May 30 07:14:17 2014
    panic(cpu 4 caller 0xffffff7fac957f7c): "GPU Panic: [<None>] 3 0 a0 d9 9 8 0 3 : NVRM[0/1:0:0]: Read Error 0x00000100: CFG 0xffffffff 0xffffffff 0xffffffff, BAR0 0x102c00000 0xffffff813bee2000 0x0e7150a2, D0, P3/4\n"@/SourceCache/AppleGraphicsControl/AppleGraphicsControl-3.5.26/src/Apple MuxControl/kext/GPUPanic.cpp:127
    Backtrace (CPU 4), Frame : Return Address
    0xffffff8135e22d70 : 0xffffff802a622fa9
    0xffffff8135e22df0 : 0xffffff7fac957f7c
    0xffffff8135e22ec0 : 0xffffff7fab0a2bf4
    0xffffff8135e22f80 : 0xffffff7fab16ceaa
    0xffffff8135e22fc0 : 0xffffff7fab16cf1a
    0xffffff8135e23030 : 0xffffff7fab3a210a
    0xffffff8135e230c0 : 0xffffff7fab3b9509
    0xffffff8135e23100 : 0xffffff7fab1e563b
    0xffffff8135e23130 : 0xffffff7fab1e55c5
    0xffffff8135e23160 : 0xffffff7fab2f156f
    0xffffff8135e23190 : 0xffffff7fab2f3241
    0xffffff8135e23230 : 0xffffff7fab2f3808
    0xffffff8135e232b0 : 0xffffff7fab0b7a53
    0xffffff8135e23300 : 0xffffff7fab2f7a27
    0xffffff8135e23460 : 0xffffff7fab2f7eca
    0xffffff8135e234e0 : 0xffffff7fab1a47c2
    0xffffff8135e236b0 : 0xffffff7fab1a3363
    0xffffff8135e236f0 : 0xffffff7fab1b34cc
    0xffffff8135e23750 : 0xffffff7fab1ad937
    0xffffff8135e23770 : 0xffffff7fab169c6a
    0xffffff8135e237b0 : 0xffffff7fab168d54
    0xffffff8135e23810 : 0xffffff7fab0a6030
    0xffffff8135e23830 : 0xffffff7fab0a6a27
    0xffffff8135e23a50 : 0xffffff7fab0a6d14
    0xffffff8135e23af0 : 0xffffff7fab054450
    0xffffff8135e23b70 : 0xffffff7fab053cbe
    0xffffff8135e23bd0 : 0xffffff7fab0555e6
    0xffffff8135e23c10 : 0xffffff7fab00a445
    0xffffff8135e23ca0 : 0xffffff7fab002675
    0xffffff8135e23ce0 : 0xffffff7fab0561a8
    0xffffff8135e23d30 : 0xffffff802aa97993
    0xffffff8135e23d90 : 0xffffff802aaccf05
    0xffffff8135e23e00 : 0xffffff802a6b61ab
    0xffffff8135e23e50 : 0xffffff802a626bf1
    0xffffff8135e23e80 : 0xffffff802a6139f5
    0xffffff8135e23ef0 : 0xffffff802a61e043
    0xffffff8135e23f70 : 0xffffff802a6c989d
    0xffffff8135e23fb0 : 0xffffff802a6f3c76
          Kernel Extensions in backtrace:
             com.apple.iokit.IOGraphicsFamily(2.4.1)[B889D3AB-CCC0-3FCD-A83E-D2E3E4CB537B]@0 xffffff7faaff9000->0xffffff7fab030fff
                dependency: com.apple.iokit.IOPCIFamily(2.9)[244D4E48-78E6-3369-8D76-285C66EF9BF4]@0xffffff 7faacbe000
             com.apple.driver.AppleMuxControl(3.5.26)[B67CD59F-1344-37BC-8A9A-46D6D3DCA13D]@ 0xffffff7fac949000->0xffffff7fac95cfff
                dependency: com.apple.driver.AppleGraphicsControl(3.5.26)[C0F9A79F-167E-3A68-873C-5CE17B97F B11]@0xffffff7fac941000
                dependency: com.apple.iokit.IOACPIFamily(1.4)[045D5D6F-AD1E-36DB-A249-A346E2B48E54]@0xfffff f7fab949000
                dependency: com.apple.iokit.IOPCIFamily(2.9)[244D4E48-78E6-3369-8D76-285C66EF9BF4]@0xffffff 7faacbe000
                dependency: com.apple.iokit.IOGraphicsFamily(2.4.1)[B889D3AB-CCC0-3FCD-A83E-D2E3E4CB537B]@0 xffffff7faaff9000
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                dependency: com.apple.iokit.IOPCIFamily(2.9)[244D4E48-78E6-3369-8D76-285C66EF9BF4]@0xffffff 7faacbe000
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                dependency: com.apple.AppleGraphicsDeviceControl(3.5.26)[E971FED4-805F-3462-9D93-1919EBE3DC 82]@0xffffff7fab04c000
             com.apple.nvidia.driver.NVDAGK100Hal(8.2.6)[AE5D65B5-1E26-3509-97B9-C68D97C2114 3]@0xffffff7fab2d1000->0xffffff7fab47dfff
                dependency: com.apple.nvidia.driver.NVDAResman(8.2.6)[DB59C243-61DE-3B0C-86C3-6D89446F6F14] @0xffffff7fab052000
                dependency: com.apple.iokit.IOPCIFamily(2.9)[244D4E48-78E6-3369-8D76-285C66EF9BF4]@0xffffff 7faacbe000
    BSD process name corresponding to current thread: WindowServer
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    System uptime in nanoseconds: 4961775217
    last loaded kext at 4777458082: com.apple.driver.AudioAUUC     1.60 (addr 0xffffff7fac131000, size 32768)
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    Model: MacBookPro10,1, BootROM MBP101.00EE.B02, 4 processors, Intel Core i7, 2.3 GHz, 8 GB, SMC 2.3f35
    Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 4000, Intel HD Graphics 4000, Built-In
    Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M, NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M, PCIe, 1024 MB
    Memory Module: BANK 0/DIMM0, 4 GB, DDR3, 1600 MHz, 0x80AD, 0x484D54333531533642465238432D50422020
    Memory Module: BANK 1/DIMM0, 4 GB, DDR3, 1600 MHz, 0x80AD, 0x484D54333531533642465238432D50422020
    AirPort: spairport_wireless_card_type_airport_extreme (0x14E4, 0xEF), Broadcom BCM43xx 1.0 (5.106.98.100.22)
    Bluetooth: Version 4.2.4f1 13674, 3 services, 23 devices, 1 incoming serial ports
    Serial ATA Device: APPLE SSD SM256E, 251 GB
    USB Device: Hub
    USB Device: FaceTime HD Camera (Built-in)
    USB Device: Hub
    USB Device: Hub
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    Thunderbolt Bus: MacBook Pro, Apple Inc., 23.4

    Just started getting these too. The only workaround I've found online is disable the discrete graphics card using gfxCardStatus. I can't use my multiple monitors when using just the integrated graphics card, but it's allowed me to limp along until I have time to get into an Apple Store.

  • Sharing my experience, water spill accident on my Retina Macbook Pro

    I would like to share my experience to the community and to fellow mac users regarding my water spill accident on my 1-week fresh Retina Macbook Pro.
    Before begining, i appologize for gramar or spelling mistakes since I am French and English is not my first language.
    So lets begin ...
    My 2006 macbook pro started giving away and i knew that i had to replace it very soon. So i opted for a high end machine because i knew i needed something for at least 5 years.
    After much thought, i bought a Retina Macbook Pro since for work i needed a 15 inch screen laptop and portability was key for me.
    Normally at work the Retina Macbook Pro sits on an aluminum Rain Design stand, but on thursday, i was at a co-worker office brain-storming for an important presentation. So i had my Retina macbook pro sitting on a small conference table and next to it i had a cup of water (THE CULPRIT), 200 ml to be precise.
    I know, i know ... i shouldn't have been drinking a beverage while using my computer at the same time but i'm always careful with my stuff (proof my 2006 macbook pro still lives).
    So enough introduction ... After taking a sip from that cup of water i accidently spilled the cup on my keyboard. To be precise i spilled around 160 ml of tap water on the keyboard while the computer was ON (on battery).
    I froze for 5 seconds cursing in French, looking at the puddle of water on my keyboard, then i immediatley FORCED shut down the computer.
    I ran for paper towels and started absorbing as much as i can, while absorbing the water my fellow co-worker was helping me, and since the power button is so tiny and placed on the keyboard, he accidently turned it back ON again ... I immediatly turned it back off (forced) and kept on absorbing as much liquid as i can.
    To my surprise, we kept on bringing paper towels and absorbing ...The water was just sitting on top of the computer and i had the impression that not a whole much was making it inside.
    After finsihing the first cleaning process ... i placed two dry paper towels on the keyboard and closed the screen, fliped the computer upside down so it was sitting on the screen. This was on thursday. I DID NOT DISCONNECT THE BATTERY (since i did not have the necessary tools for Apple's alien screws).
    Friday morning, when i arrived at the office, i checked the laptop (still haven't turned it on) ... Paper towels were wet, so i changed them ....
    I left it over the weekend at work .... doing some research on water spills ... i decided not to use rice or hair dryers or opening the machine ... i estimated that what could've made it through the inside of the laptop was roughly 20 ml of water that was absorbed by a plastic sheet seperating the keyboard from the logic board.
    Monday, D-day, i tried turning the laptop ON and it booted normaly ... i was a bit skeptic, i was thinking maybe the RAM modules were fried or certain keys on the keyboard or the sound controller ... but nothing everything seemed normal.
    I just finished running the Apple Hardware Extensive Test and everything seems running fine.
    So to all persons who will be in the same case as mine - WATER SPILL - (not coffee, cola, or sugary acidic beverages spill). Turn off the machine as fast as you can, absorb water as much as you can, flip the computer on its screen side while placing paper towels to absorb humidity, time is on your side so the more you wait the better, in my case 3.5 days, and PRAY .
    The waranty is probably voided since black sensors inside the machine turns to red as soon as they contact water, (like litnus paper with acids or bases)
    Hope my experience will help you get through yours ...

    9 times out of 10, you cannot, will not, shall NOT get thru same,.......corrosion sets in.
    Many people suffer the pain of a "dried out and working notebook"..........  only to learn corrosion will soon ruin it.
    Liquid spills, why your MacBook chassis is a one-way valve for spills
    After a substantial spill many people will turn their notebook upside down and shake it, not only does this not work, but it spreads liquid havoc throughout your machine and makes things often as bad as possible.
    The keyboard itself acts like a one way valve in the case of a substantial liquid spill. While liquid pours into the bottom chassis easy, it does not come out easily at all, and in the case of any spill, most of it will not come out by turning it upside down. Disconnect all power and contact Apple for diagnostics and repair.
    Do not attempt to, after a spill, ‘dry out your MacBook’ and test it
    After a spill most people invariably try to “dry out” their notebook by various methods, including hair dryers and otherwise. This both does not work, and after a substantial spill of any magnitude, even if the liquid was water, residue is left behind.
    There are additionally many very tight places inside your notebook where liquids will linger for a very long time, and cause corrosion or worse.
    Immediately unplug your notebook and contact Apple for in shop diagnostics and parts replacement.
    In the case of very minor spills people will “dry out” their notebook and feel success that their notebook is working ok, however invariably in nearly all instances after 4-14 days an error / fault pops up and is usually followed by more.
    In case of a spill, damage estimates are impossible,.....anything can be fixed, without question.......the question is cost.
    contact Apple for in shop diagnostics and cost estimation ....possible parts replacement.  

  • How can I do a clean installation of Mavericks 10.9.1 on Late 2013 Retina Macbook Pro

    Hi I need some help -
    I bought a late 2013 15' Retina Macbook Pro and it was shipped with 10.9.0 build number 13A3017.
    Now 10.9.1 is out, and I wanted to download the full installation image and burn it to thumb drive and do a full clean re-installation.
    But I just found Mac App Store doesn't allow me to download the full 5.29GB installation image from https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/os-x...ks/id675248567, and my current 10.9.0 can only be _upgraded_ to 10.9.1 with the 395MB incremental update package from http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1712, this upgrade package is described as "It includes all updates from OS X Mavericks 10.9.1 plus system specific enhancements to improve the stability and compatibility of your Mac."
    So maybe the full 5.29GB 10.9.1 which is available on Mac App Store is not compatible with the 2013 15' Late Retina Macbook Pro?
    I just downloaded the upgrade package from Mac App Store and now I'm running 10.9.1 build number 13B3116 fine.
    So my questions here: I really would like to do a clean full re-installation of 10.9.1. Where can I get the full installation image which is compatible with 2013 15' Late Retina Macbook Pro?

    There is a way to get yourself a fully functional install file for a Late 2013 model.
    1. Format a USB stick
    2. Reboot the Mac, and hold down CMD-R to get into recovery mode
    3. Start a new installation and choose the USB stick as a target. You should be able to choose your normal hard drive as a target, too, because as long as the installer package is downloaded, no data should be erased, but when you decide to use a USB stick, you're on the safe side.
    4. The Mac will be downloading the install package. This takes a while, the time remaining shown is not correct. If you need to have an idea how long it will take you, choose the log from the help menu during download, it will show you how many chunks are already downloaded (it was 504 chunks total for me).
    5. When the download is ready, the Mac reboots automatically, pull the USB stick when it does. If you're not before your computer when this happens, don't worry, when you come back, you will be in the setup program. Just switch your machine off by pressing the power switch for more than 10 seconds, and then pull the stick.
    6. On the stick you will find the "OS X Install ESD.dmg". Copy that file to your Mac (it's the only file you'll need from the stick. After that, you can reformat the stick and use it for the next step).
    7. You can use this file to finally create a bootable USB stick if you follow the instructions that you can find anywhere on the net or in this forum.

  • Is it normall for a Macbook Pro to overheat during  browsing web pages?

    DonAnan
    Is it normall for a Macbook Pro 13" retina 2 weeks old to overheat during browsing web pages ?
    i just brought a new MacBook Pro 13" Retina ( Dual Core i5 2.6GHz , 8GB Ram , 512GB Flash Storage ) and i notes that its really get OVERHEAT on the top right side of the keyboard and the fans work loudly when i brows web or play a game ( CSR Racing ) , it get heat that when i touch the top right side of the keyboard ( the aluminum body on top of the bower key exactly ) i cant keep my finger for morethan 10 or 15 second ..
    and the battery wont last for morethan 4 or 5 hours while it supposed to last for 9 hours according to Apple.
    so guys is this normal ?
    Thanks ,

    i've did some search on the same issue and it really seems like everyone have it , even thou at apple reseller showroom here in Doha-Qatar the sales man told me this a such issue in the retina macbooks and apple has admit it and you must take it to the service center and change it , while at the service center said a totally different things and that its fine to get heat ..
    in meanwhile my way back i pass by another apple reseller showroom and they clearly said if ur mack gets heat u must go and change it ...
    im really lost and i have no idea whats goin on here and whom should i listen to .. i hope someone from APPLE support will read this and reply us whats goin on ?     

  • Retina Macbook Pro, Photoshop CS6, canvas turns black on external display

    I have a problem. The entire canvas turns black and cant be edited when I drag the app from the main display (hi-dpi retina Macbook Pro) to the external (normal dpi) display.
    I have noticed that I can get around this by opening some psd-files and then deleting all their layers. But hey, I should be able to create a new document for editing on my external display right.
    When I drag Photoshop back to the retina display, it turns white again, and is editable.

    I am also experiencing this problem. Has anyone solved it yet?
    Thanks!
    Here are my specs:
    Model Name:          MacBook Pro
      Model Identifier:          MacBookPro10,1
      Processor Name:          Intel Core i7
      Processor Speed:          2.6 GHz
      Number of Processors:          1
      Total Number of Cores:          4
      L2 Cache (per Core):          256 KB
      L3 Cache:          6 MB
      Memory:          16 GB
      Boot ROM Version:          MBP101.00EE.B02
      SMC Version (system):          2.3f35

  • Installed Windows 8.1 on Retina Macbook Pro - Many issues

    I just recently downloaded the Windows 8.1 .iso file from Microsoft's website. My school got it for me and other members of my club for free so I don't have any install disks or anything like that. I used the Bootcamp Assistant to burn the .iso file to an external hard drive, let it install, and started it up. I'm running it on a mid-2012 15" retina Macbook Pro. Here are some problems I'm encountering. If anyone could help solve any of them, It'd be greatly appreciated.
    First off, when I set the resolution to 2880x1800, most windows and icons are sized normally. However, the taskbar is absolutely tiny and some text (like the desktop icon text) is also very small. Any other resolution makes everything look distorted and blurry.
    I can't connect to the internet. It doesn't detect any wireless networks at all even though I know there are many in the area.
    The sound only works through headphones. Not through the speakers.
    Some text is crisp and clear (like menu titles) but other times it's very pixelated.
    Thanks for any help!

    lower down your resolution in the Control Panel

  • Heat and Fan on Retina MacBook Pro

    Hi Guys,
    This is my first post in the forums and I just wanted some advice on an issue. I know there are existing discussions - but I've read conflicting answers in each. I'd like to know if the fan and heat I'm experience on my brand new 15 inch mid-2014 Retina MacBook Pro is normal.
    I use Adobe Premiere Pro CC to edit 1080p video for a YouTube channel. I've noticed that after I begin exporting the fans kick in within seconds and the heat jumps up substantially. Idle, the temperature I've measured with SMC fan control is roughly 35-40 degrees, but within a minute of exporting - this jumps up to around 98/99 degrees. I understand that the fans would start after a certain amount of time and that the temperature would rise. But is it normal to rise to 99 degrees????
    I've not noticed this with games, but just when exporting.
    Thanks for any help.

    That screen shot is very helpful. You have a four core CPU and each core can handle two threads so the %CPU can be over 100%. In your case, it's over 700% total usage with 800% being all there is available, so your rMBP is working very hard indeed. While I start cranking up the fan speed using smcFanControl just as you are, there's just so much the fans can do given that load. And we don't know how hard the graphics coprocessor is working, and that just adds more heat. I suspect the lower temperature may be because the intake ports may have been partially blocked on your lap; it really doesn't take much given their location. It looks like your laptop is doing the best it can.
    There's a reason why five large fans were used in the Mac Pro towers (not counting the graphics card fan).

  • In Mail 7.3 on my Retina MacBook Pro on OS 10.9.4, how can I type from the keyboard into a mail message using the Apple Symbols font?

    In Mail 7.3 on my Retina MacBook Pro on OS 10.9.4, how can I type from the keyboard into a mail message using the Apple Symbols font?
    When I select the Apple Symbols font from the list accessed from under Format/"Show fonts"/collection-all fonts/Apple Symbol, and then continue typing, I get normal letters, if in a slightly different font.
    How can I type using the Apple Symbol font?  I want to use that font to include keyboard and cursor selections of actual screen symbols to help write easily understood explicit computer lesson emails to my 92 year-old mom from a few hundred miles away.
    Steve

    In Mail 7.3 on my Retina MacBook Pro on OS 10.9.4, how can I type from the keyboard into a mail message using the Apple Symbols font?
    When I select the Apple Symbols font from the list accessed from under Format/"Show fonts"/collection-all fonts/Apple Symbol, and then continue typing, I get normal letters, if in a slightly different font.
    How can I type using the Apple Symbol font?  I want to use that font to include keyboard and cursor selections of actual screen symbols to help write easily understood explicit computer lesson emails to my 92 year-old mom from a few hundred miles away.
    Steve

  • Non-Retina Macbook Pro Vs. Refurbished Early 2013 Retina Macbook Pro

    Hey guys,
    Im currently shopping around for a new laptop as I start University Monday and still have not decided on a Macbook. I originally thought I'd be completely fine purchasing a Non Retina Macbook Pro with student pricing at $999. I was ready to purchase it when I found myself gaining more interest in the Retina version, which seems to be better in every possible way except hard drive space, as well as the obvious difference in price. I feel as is 128GB will be not nearly enough, and the 256GB is $1500 at student pricing, which after tax will be way out of my budget. I've narrowed it down to two choices really, the Newest Non Retina Macbook Pro 13 inch $999, and a Refurbished February 2013 Retina Macbook Pro 13 inch, Non iris and 256 GB.
    http://store.apple.com/ca/product/FE...retina-Display
    There's the link for it... I guess I'm simply just asking for your opinions guys. My laptop will be used for Internet Browsing, Watching shows, Simple Movie editing, Music, and the occasional low requirement gaming (League of Legends).
    One of my concerns is also Resale.. I believe by 2-4 Years I will want to sell my macbook, and Im not sure anyone will even want to purchase a non retina by then, or the value will just plummet.
    Also, is the difference in hardware that crazy between the Earlier Retina and current non retina? I know the current retina blows the non retina out of the water, but Im not sure about the early 2013 retina.
    I've been saying retina too much lately...
    Anyways, let me know what you think guys
    Thanks !

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