# MacBook screens can be broken with a simple greeting card, viral TikTok video warns – and Apple has explained the reason why

> A TikTok user damaged their MacBook display in an unexpected way The issue was caused by a piece of card placed under the lid Even something as innocuous as this can break a laptop screen For many MacBook owners, it’s a…

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/computing/macbook-screens-can-be-broken-with-a-simple-greeting-card-viral-tiktok-video-warns-and-apple-has-explained-the-reason-why?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=689a8b8cc3ee73434a9b274f)
- **Published:** 2025-08-12
- **Category:** Computers & IT
- **Tags:** #macbook #laptops #apple #card #tiktok #broken #display #explained
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