iCarbons Black Carbon Fiber on Retina MBP

asdad123 · Jul 26, 2012, 01:28 PM

I ordered the iCarbons Black Carbon Fiber on Sunday and received it today. Before I ordered it, I tried to find some pictures of it installed on the retina MBP, but couldn't find anything other than the stock photos.

I was skeptical because I couldn't see it on an actual rMBP, but I am glad that I bought it! I really love the look and feel it gives to MBP. The original aluminum was great, but I was afraid of scratching it, but with this I should have no problem.

The install was rather straight forward, but it took me about 45 minutes because I am OCD about my electronics lol.

aaronw1986 · Jul 26, 2012, 01:57 PM

Looks good! Does it require heat to apply? I think that one does? Also, how is the trackpad affected with that covering?

charlieegan3 · Jul 26, 2012, 01:58 PM

Looks good, but not sure I like it on the inside still - I guess thats just me.

The "Dude" · Jul 26, 2012, 02:08 PM

I'll be ordering mine as well this week. I think I'll opt to forego putting it on the trackpad and  logo though.

dade247 · Jul 26, 2012, 02:16 PM

Top case looks good!

asdad123 · Jul 26, 2012, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by aaronw1986

Looks good! Does it require heat to apply? I think that one does? Also, how is the trackpad affected with that covering?

It required a little bit of heat on the bottom for the edges. Took like 10 seconds with a blow dryer.

The trackpad is completely unaffected. I didn't put the carbon on the apple because it want it to glow lol. It came with a red and white cover for the apple.

NightCastle · Jul 26, 2012, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by asdad123

It required a little bit of heat on the bottom for the edges. Took like 10 seconds with a blow dryer.

The trackpad is completely unaffected. I didn't put the carbon on the apple because it want it to glow lol. It came with a red and white cover for the apple.

Wouldn't this hold in heat? As in when the CPU and/or GPU get hot the heat dissipation is reduced.

asdad123 · Jul 26, 2012, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by NightCastle

Wouldn't this hold in heat? As in when the CPU and/or GPU get hot the heat dissipation is reduced.

I don't think so as none of the vents are covered up. I will test it out by running Skyrim in a little bit.

Mabyboi · Jul 26, 2012, 02:44 PM

I just ordered the top and bottom for my retina. I can't wait for it to get in. I'm just not for the internal cover..

Swayzee · Jul 26, 2012, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by asdad123

I don't think so as none of the vents are covered up. I will test it out by running Skyrim in a little bit.

I too was interested in whether or not this would have your mpbr run a little hotter. I was interested in getting the red CF just for the bottom to prevent scratches. However, i was told that this may cause your mbpr to run a little hotter. Looking forward to your test!

conandoyle · Jul 26, 2012, 06:51 PM

how is the trackpad cover?
Is it still sensitive as before after you put it on?

swamyg1 · Jul 26, 2012, 07:13 PM

I'm also interest in this product for my rMBP, thai king about ordering it in white or brushed aluminum though!

draughn101 · Jul 26, 2012, 07:20 PM

On the heat issue, I just added a Wrapsol film to my rMBP and my temps have been the same if not lower (Tested in Windows 8, playing BF3).

Swayzee · Jul 29, 2012, 01:39 PM

Hi, just wondering if you ever did the heat test and if you could possibly post screen shots? thank you!

Jul 26, 2012, 01:28 PM	#1
asdad123 macrumors regular Join Date: Jun 2010	iCarbons Black Carbon Fiber on Retina MBP I ordered the iCarbons Black Carbon Fiber on Sunday and received it today. Before I ordered it, I tried to find some pictures of it installed on the retina MBP, but couldn't find anything other than the stock photos. I was skeptical because I couldn't see it on an actual rMBP, but I am glad that I bought it! I really love the look and feel it gives to MBP. The original aluminum was great, but I was afraid of scratching it, but with this I should have no problem. The install was rather straight forward, but it took me about 45 minutes because I am OCD about my electronics lol. __________________ RMBP 2.6 GHz, 8gb RAM, 512gb SSD w/ iCarbons Black Carbon Fiber
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Jul 26, 2012, 01:57 PM	#2
aaronw1986 macrumors 68030 Join Date: Oct 2006	Looks good! Does it require heat to apply? I think that one does? Also, how is the trackpad affected with that covering? __________________ Mac Pro 8 core 2.8Ghz, 8800GT, 8GB RAM, 1.3TB iPad 2 Black 64GB Verizon MBP 15" 2.4Ghz Glossy:4GB RAM,160GB 7200RPM HDD Nikon D7000 and D90: 70-200mm 2.8 VR2, 24-70 2.8, 50mm 1.8
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Jul 26, 2012, 02:44 PM	#9
Mabyboi macrumors 6502 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Ontario, Canada	I just ordered the top and bottom for my retina. I can't wait for it to get in. I'm just not for the internal cover.. __________________ 15" Retina MacBook Pro 2.6Ghz 16GB 256GB \| White iPhone 4s 32GB \| White iPhone 5 32GB \| 2TB Time Capsule \| Mac Pro G5
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Jul 26, 2012, 06:51 PM	#11
conandoyle macrumors member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Vancouver, Maple Leaf	how is the trackpad cover? Is it still sensitive as before after you put it on? __________________ Ordered JUN 23: rMBP i7@2.7/16GB/768GB FLASH Ships: 3 - 4 Weeks Delivers 25Jul-31Jul via Expedited Delivery
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Jul 29, 2012, 01:39 PM	#14
Swayzee macrumors member Join Date: Jul 2012	heat issue? Hi, just wondering if you ever did the heat test and if you could possibly post screen shots? thank you!
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Jul 26, 2012, 01:58 PM	#3
charlieegan3 macrumors 68020 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: U.K	Looks good, but not sure I like it on the inside still - I guess thats just me.
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Jul 26, 2012, 02:08 PM	#4
The "Dude" macrumors regular Join Date: Sep 2011	I'll be ordering mine as well this week. I think I'll opt to forego putting it on the trackpad and  logo though.
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Jul 26, 2012, 02:16 PM	#5
dade247 macrumors member Join Date: Jul 2012	Top case looks good!
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Jul 26, 2012, 07:13 PM	#12
swamyg1 macrumors member Join Date: Dec 2007	I'm also interest in this product for my rMBP, thai king about ordering it in white or brushed aluminum though!
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Jul 26, 2012, 07:20 PM	#13
draughn101 macrumors member Join Date: Feb 2011	On the heat issue, I just added a Wrapsol film to my rMBP and my temps have been the same if not lower (Tested in Windows 8, playing BF3).
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