MacBook Pro's keyboard resting against screen when the monitor is closed

I opened my macbook pro's screen just now and I'm starting to see outlines from the keys on my keyboard on my screen. I'm worried about wear and tare on the screen in a year or two. Is anyone else having this issue?

Susan Dennis wrote:
... Does anyone know if covering the keys with the micofiber cloth can interfere with the unit's cooling capability?
Susan: I don't know if the microfiber cloth interferes with cooling, but after using a sheet of paper for almost one year for the same protective purpose, I can say that a sheet of paper evidently does not interfere with cooling capability. I can't remember the last time my cooling fans turned on with the sheet in place. And I can vouch for the ability of a paper sheet to protect against marks from the aluminum keyboard on the 1st generation MBP screen.
Perhaps you should swap out your microfiber cloth for a sheet of paper and see if you get an improvement in cooling. A very cheap experiment to perform!
-Dave

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