Apple warns to remove the webcam protector when closing the MacBook cover, Apple says otherwise you may encounter a cracked screen.
Apple warned MacBook owners not to turn off the screen with the camera cover attached. If users close the MacBook with the camera cover, they may face damage such as a cracked screen.
This warning from Apple should not be a surprise. It has become common practice to cover the webcam with something that would block the view, such as a piece of tape or a post-it note. While small plastic camera covers are also popular among laptop users, Apple warns about this: Remove webcam protection when closing the MacBook.
Apple also warns that using the camera cover can affect the ambient light sensor, and features such as auto brightness, True Tone may stop working.
The U.S. tech giant says that while any protector is not thicker than an average A4 paper (0.1mm), MacBook owners should still rely on the LED warning light on MacBook Pro and MacBook Air while sending messages to users .
Apple does not block the security received by turning off the webcam, emphasizing MacBook users' attention to the warning and MacBook screen sensitivity. Ultimately, repairing a cracked screen with AppleCare can be expensive.
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