Scratches on the screen

Despite how careful I was, my iPhone 4 has managed to get scratches on the front. Supposedly, it is supposed to be scratch proof... I have never dropped it or anything, the scratches must be from being in a bag or something. I there any chance Apple would fix or replace it for free? I recently read online about a guy who went into the Apple store for the exact same problem, and they replaced it for him. Free! Or does anyone know of a scratch remover? This is on the front screen (glass)
Thanks

Yes, really.
From your link:
"scratch resistant "
Note - "scratch proof" is not mentioned once, anywhere, at all.
Scratch proof, means that it cannot scratch. This has never been claimed at all. No glass is scratch proof.
Scratch resistant means that it is more resistant to scratches than untreated glass.

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Any ideas on how to remove a small scratch from the screen or whether it is covered by apple?

Any ideas on how to remove a small scratch from the screen or whether it is covered by apple?

Call Apple Care and ask them if your computer is still under warranty.

I got an iPod Nano 3rd Generation and it has scratches on the screen, and the warranty is already expired. Can it be repaired and how much is it going 2 be.?

I got an iPod Nano 3rd Generation and it has scratches on the screen, and the warranty is already expired. Can it be repaired and how much is it going 2 be.?

Hello HernanOtt,
Depends on where you have it serviced. Here are Apple's repair quotes.
http://www.apple.com/support/ipod/service/prices/
You would probably save a lot of money by having a 3rd party repair company do the job for you instead. Just do a simple Google search for iPod repair and you'll get a plethora of results.
B-rock

My iphone5 got two line scratches on the screen ,however iphone5 screen is gorilla glass2 then how scrathes were hapend on the screen ,kindly suggest me asolution

my iphone5 got two line scratches on the screen ,however iphone5 screen is gorilla glass2 then how scrathes were hapend on the screen ,kindly suggest me asolution

Gorilla glass has never been claimed to be scratchproof. Resistant, but not "proof". I am afraid there is little you can do about it but pay for a screen replacement or out of warranty replacement phone from Apple.

My new iPad have some scratches on the screen and a little crack, will I be able to get a replacement?

My iPad overheated and it was so hot that i loosen it out of my hand and dropped to the floor, causes few scratches n a minor crack
will I get a replacement for that?

Without AppleCare+, no, not even a free repair. You dropped it, so it's on your dime now. You wouldn't expect free repairs to your car after crashing it into a pole, would you?
Also, note that Apple may not be enthusiastic about repairing it, because a dropped iPad may have other issues beyond a broken screen. Other internal components may have been damaged. Buying a replacement may be the best way of getting back a reliably-functioning iPad. But you could also go with a cheaper repair from a third-party company that will just replace the screen and let you worry about whether or not that repair is sufficient. That kind of repair voids the warranty, but it's already void thanks to the damage anyway.

Removing scratches on the screen

Well I just got my case for my iPod, but there are some scratches on my screen already. They are not deep as I cannot feel them with my finger or fingernails, but they are visibile. Are there any solutions out there to fix this, such as polishing compounds or anything much like I use on my car?

http://todd.dailey.info/archives/2005/09/27/restore-your-ipod-nano-to-new-condit ion-with-a-4-can-of-brasso/
There's a link about the Brasso. Step by step tutorial on how to not ruin your ipod with Brasso haha. It can ruin it, you just have to be careful. I've used it before and it worked fine. Here's just a few tips to follow so you don't ruin your ipod since it can easily ruin it.
-Test it in a small corner first.
-Take your time.
-Don't push down too hard.
-A little goes a long way.
-Careful around the clickwheel
I recommend a microfiber cloth because it is smoother than a paper towel.When I used brasso on mine I rubbed it in for about 15-20 mins and a few times in that timeframe I would stop a couple times for 20 seconds and let the brasso dry/sink in and apply a little more and continue rubbing. It worked fine for me so I hope it works fine for you. And lastly all you do is just wipe it off with a clean area of the cloth you're using.
On bad thing I did have was I didn't want to waste the little microfiber cloth I had (all I had was a small 2x2 inch square of it) I used a reg. paper towel for the back. It sure cleaned off all the grime on the back but it left behind tiny tiny tiny swirling scratches on the back. It's not a big deal to me but it might be to other people so I'd use microfiber the whole way around. Hope this helps..
Brasso works fine. Everyone who says it ruined their ipod is because they did it WRONG and didn't read the tutorial or get tips on how to do it. I have a black ipod, i'd be careful on using it on a white ipod because I heard it turns it a yellow-ish color, but then I've heard people say it didn't on their white ipod. I guess it's just whoever did it correctly.
I'd say go for it.

How to fix a scratch on the screen...?

Hey Folks,
While I was at the airport yesterday - some smart *** bumped into me and dropped my iphone on the ground (face first) and I got a scratch on the sreen maybe 2cm long and .5mm width (same depth, I would say - sorry for being very technical)...
Now when I turn on my iphone and when the light some on the screen there is a multicolor reflection coming from this scratch, which is super annoying cause when you are looking on your screen you can notice this multicolor reflection at all times.
So - how can I find a solution to this? Is there any? Or I just gotta live with the fact that I have a noticeable (and super annoying scratch on my screen).
Thanks,
-Joey

Smeagol7 wrote:
What did you use and how did you use it? Sounds like you do auto body work. Can you give the details and instructions on how to accomplish this.
No I'm not in the auto body biz, I do make detailing products though and my hobby is customs and hot rods.
I use a very high end polish that's not found in stores but can be bought online or by phone. The maker is Zaino Bros... http://www.zainostore.com These polishes and glazes form a very tough protective coat on high end finishes. The cars in this link http://dftowel.com/lsc are treated with Zaino so this should give you an idea what can be achieved.
To protect the phone I first lightly wiped it down with a dilution of Dawn dish detergent which removes all greases and oils that may be on the surface. Just dampen a sponge and wipe the surface.
I then polished and buffed with Zaino Z-2. This was done three times front and back.
For the final coat I lightly applied Zaino CS which is a hard glaze and allowed it to dry for an hour before using the phone.
The buffing towel used is a DF Concours Towel http://dftowel.com. (DON'T USE AN OLD T-SHIRT!!! IT WILL SCRATCH)
These steps will form a very hard protective coat on the phone and yet it is optically clear. Fingerprints, dust, smudges, whatever just wipe right off.
Leo
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I just bought a brand new macbook pro with retina one week ago and have used it twice. I noticed that I now have a scratch on the screen a small one yet a scratch. You can't feel it yet you can see a tiny black dot then what appears to be a small scratch.

i Just bought a new macbook pro with retina a week ago and used it twice, now it appears i have a tiny black dot on the screen with a nice tiny scatch. Will apple fix my screen since it is only a week old?

Have a good night down there in that 70-80 degree weather. I just shovelled my driveway earlier. Ugh.
"grass is always greener on the other side"
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I very recently dropped my iPhone 5c and there are no cracks or scratches, but the screen in the top right hand corner popped out. I've only had my phone for at most 2 months. Will apple fix it?

So, I dropped my phone and the screen popped out. Not fully only in the corner. I haven't had my phone for very long. If I take it to the apple store can they fix it? Or should I take it to my carrier?

Hi, this happened to me! I made an appt with the apple store and they fixed it for me in like 5 minutes for no charge

Anyone gotten any scratches on the screen yet?

How is your screen holding up? Any scratches? If so how/when did it scratch?

I am going on a week with mine and no scratches yet. I have not found a case I like so far and keep mine in my pocket. I work for FedEx and it gets banged around a bit in and out of the truck. I would say this is a pretty good test so far but I will get a case soon just to be safe.

Anyone know of anything to minimize a scratch in the screen?

scratched screen!! can anyone help?

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[Tue Mar 02 16:27:10 2010] [notice] caught SIGTERM, shutting down
[Tue Mar 02 16:27:15 2010] [warn] Init: Session Cache is not configured [hint: SSLSessionCache]
[Tue Mar 02 16:27:15 2010] [notice] Digest: generating secret for digest authentication ...
[Tue Mar 02 16:27:15 2010] [notice] Digest: done
[Tue Mar 02 16:27:15 2010] [notice] Apache/2.2.13 (Unix) mod_ssl/2.2.13 OpenSSL/0.9.7l DAV/2 PHP/5.2.11 configured -- resuming normal operations
[Tue Mar 02 16:27:49 2010] [notice] caught SIGTERM, shutting down
[Tue Mar 02 16:28:57 2010] [warn] Init: Session Cache is not configured [hint: SSLSessionCache]
[Tue Mar 02 16:28:57 2010] [notice] Digest: generating secret for digest authentication ...
[Tue Mar 02 16:28:57 2010] [notice] Digest: done
[Tue Mar 02 16:28:57 2010] [notice] Apache/2.2.13 (Unix) mod_ssl/2.2.13 OpenSSL/0.9.7l DAV/2 PHP/5.2.11 configured -- resuming normal operations

What is included in warranty ? if my iphone drop and scratch on the screen then it will be include in warranty ?

what is included in warranty ?

http://www.apple.com/legal/warranty/products/iphone-english.html
WHAT IS NOT COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY?
This Warranty does not apply: (a) to consumable parts, such as batteries or protective coatings that are designed to diminish over time, unless failure has occurred due to a defect in materials or workmanship; (b) to cosmetic damage, including but not limited to scratches, dents and broken plastic on ports; (c) to damage caused by use with another product; (d) to damage caused by accident, abuse, misuse, liquid contact, fire, earthquake or other external cause; (e) to damage caused by operating the Apple Product outside Apple’s published guidelines; (f) to damage caused by service (including upgrades and expansions) performed by anyone who is not a representative of Apple or an Apple Authorized Service Provider (“AASP”); (g) to an Apple Product that has been modified to alter functionality or capability without the written permission of Apple; (h) to defects caused by normal wear and tear or otherwise due to the normal aging of the Apple Product, or if any serial number has been removed or defaced from the Apple Product.
WHAT IS COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY?
Apple Inc. of One Infinite Loop, Cupertino, California, U.S.A. 95014 (“Apple”) warrants the Apple-branded iPhone, iPad or iPod hardware product and accessories contained in the original packaging (“Apple Product”) against defects in materials and workmanship when used normally in accordance with Apple's published guidelines for a period of ONE (1) YEAR from the date of original retail purchase by the end-user purchaser ("Warranty Period"). Apple’s published guidelines include but are not limited to information contained in technical specifications, user manuals and service communications.

Little scratches on the screen's surface

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Why do I get scars on my thumbs using iPhone 5s, without scratches on the screen/ on the phone

I get scars on my thumbs using my iPhone 5s. I had a 3GS, but did not get it then! Please help! The phone is in good shape/condition

If the iPhone5s is new you could take it in to an apple store and see what they can do.
What I would do is carefully run my fingers along all the metal edges, in both directions, feeling for a nick or sharpness. If i found the nick I would gentley rub the nick with a metal object that is rounded.
Another solution is to put on a iPhone case that covers the outside edges.

My brand new iMac (late 2012, 27") has a little scratch or something on the screen

I just bought a new imac 27", later half hour of use I noticed it has a little scratch on the screen, not on the front glass but behind it. too strange to be some dead pixel. Someone can tell me what is? Do AppleCare cover this? If they do, has to be exchange the whole machine or just the display? here is some picture:

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