MBP, Windex, and "seepage"

Hi all,
I cleaned the glossy screen of my (new) MBP yesterday using (non-ammonia) Windex. This has been a safe option on my Dell laptop, which also has a glossy screen.
Unfortunately, the cleaner almost immediately seeped in behind the display and has left horrible distortions on the display. I fear my screen is now ruined.
This is my first Mac and it's very disappointing that the construction of a "top quality" device doesn't prevent this from happening - why isn't there a silicon bead/seal around the display? I guess it's doesn't matter.. spilt milk.
Is it correct that AppleCare doesn't cover (or care) for user induced damage? Does anyone know how much I can expect to pay for a screen replacement? and how long it might take? Mine is the new LED display.
Appreciate any feedback. Sorry for the negativity, just really bummed at the situation - my MBP is less than a month old.
Steve

Actually... non-ammonia Windex probably won't do much harm... if used properly. You really shouldn't use any ammonia based cleaner. The most commonly recommended products are iKlean and Monster Screen Clean (both are basically the same... it's just a little easier to find the Monster one since most Radio Shacks carry it).
So far as the original posters comment "This is my first Mac and it's very disappointing that the construction of a "top quality" device doesn't prevent this from happening - why isn't there a silicon bead/seal around the display?"
This really isn't a symptom of poor design or construction. You should never spray any cleaner directly on a display. There is always a chance it will leak into the display. Some manufactures (the aforementioned iKlean and Monster Cleaner) are designed specifically for displays and produce a very very fine mist that will not typically drip if used properly... but it is still better to be safe than sorry so I would always suggest applying your cleaner to the rag/cloth and cleaning your display that way. You should also not use paper towels or tissues. You should use soft cloths specifically recommended for displays. To get off a little dust now and then, microfibers clothes do a great job.
Hopefully your insurance will cover the damage. Let us know how you make out.

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