anyone else scratch the bottom when removing screws?

[thadoggfather]

I slipped up a few times and caused hairline scratches on the underside plate of my 13" MBP when I installed my Momentus XT (which I am now returning and getting X25-M). My heart dropped when I heard these screeching noises, but it doesn't look too bad and hopefully eliminates the OCD I tend to have with electronics.

 

[dsprimal]

try iklear, i heard that removes slight imperfections.

 

[thadoggfather]

I mean the scratches are deep enough it won't be removed with iKlear, guaranteed. But not so deep I can feel it when I run my fingers over it.

I guess it's just something I'll have to get over

not dings and no depth to it besides the look:

 

[dsprimal]

lol yeah, like everything else, things get old and boring. sucks it couldn't happen later down the line where the mbp wasn't as new but it could be worse!

 

[MrMacintoshBlog]

The good thing is thats its on the bottom and you will not be seeing it everyday. I would not worry about it.

 

[wirelessmacuser]

I did that once before, now I cover the area around the screw holes with masking tape. It's a good solution.

 

[thadoggfather]

yeah it really looks worse in those up close shots, it isn't as bad in person.

 

[dsprimal]

:O u could get a metallic silver marker and hope it fades the look? just a thought

 

[MrMacintoshBlog]

Oh thats nothing, over the life of the laptop you will eventually get more of those.

 

[thadoggfather]

thanks for the reassurances guys. Not going to bother exchanging (even though I couldn't use that as a reason to get a replacement, would have to "find" something else), worrying, or marking it up with silver Sharpie

 

[Bill Gates]

The first step towards eliminating your OCD is to stop making/posting in threads like this one. Just flip your laptop over and get over it. Just offering some tough love.

 

[dsprimal]

i wonder if they have rubber screw drivers to prevent such situations. like strong enough screw drivers, but soft enough to not scratch

 

[ayeying]

You need new screwdrivers. Unless you're applying a huge load of pressure on the screws, you shouldn't jump the torque and scratch the casing.

With that said, I have scratched the bottom before on my systems but nothing that deep.