Does the screen get scratched when closed?

[HPmini-me]

I just got my Mini 1000 two days ago, and i found people complaining on HP's forum that their screens were developing scratches from poor clearance. Have any of you who have had the Mini for a while noticed this? Please let me know, it isn't too late for me to return this and go for the Mini 2140 (I am not sure i will be able to afford 2140, but as much as i love my Mini, if the screen is doomed...).

[Richboy455]

havent gotten it yet, but now that this issue is coming up i may have to get a silicone keyboard protector so i make sure it doesnt get scratched. I have the same problem with my cell phone (samsung u-740) and it annoys the hell out of me because those marks are there permanently :cry:

[styrofoam]

When it came out of the box, it had a grey 'felt-y' tye piece that was on the keyboard. We've taken to just keeping it there just in case.

[Mr. Heat Miser]

When it came out of the box, it had a grey 'felt-y' tye piece that was on the keyboard. We've taken to just keeping it there just in case.

Yep me too. Not a single scratch yet.

[Crazywills]

Sometimes I get marks from the touchpad on the top of the screen, but they come off easily with the cloth provided. I wouldn't really define it as a scratch, but more of a smudge, similar to if I was to rub my finger across it.

[monkey-1]

I too use the shipping felt to keep this from happening.

[+Kardboard+]

Shipping felt FTW, although it's more for keeping the dust out of the keyboard for me than anything else hahaha

[xacked]

IMPORTANT: Before you close the screen, make sure there aren't any small rocks/sand/bits of stuff on your keyboard. It turns out I closed my screen on something small and it left a small indentation and scratch on both my screen and the palm rest area. I'm planning on buying a screen protector.

[AKNorth]

Sometimes I get marks from the touchpad on the top of the screen, but they come off easily with the cloth provided. I wouldn't really define it as a scratch, but more of a smudge, similar to if I was to rub my finger across it.

I have noticed the same thing. Only shows when the computer is off.

[gww528]

I too use the shipping felt to keep this from happening.

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