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Apple Care Coverage?

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idvnno

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Hey all, I'm new on the forum. I just noticed that the left rear part of the lid on my 2013 rMBP has been dented. No idea how this happened, I've only ever dropped it once but luckily it landed flat on the back with a case on at the time. Does applecare cover these types of things? And if not, is there anyway I could fix this myself? I realize its not that bad but its really been bothering me. Photos included
 

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idvnno said:
Hey all, I'm new on the forum. I just noticed that the left rear part of the lid on my 2013 rMBP has been dented. No idea how this happened, I've only ever dropped it once but luckily it landed flat on the back with a case on at the time. Does applecare cover these types of things? And if not, is there anyway I could fix this myself? I realize its not that bad but its really been bothering me. Photos included
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AppleCare does not cover damage from accidents, only manufacturing defects. I can barely see it in the pics. Since it doesn't affect usability and it's extremely minor, I would say it's not worth worrying about, but I realize some will still obsess over such minor details.
 
I wouldn't worry about it. My 2009 MBP had it bent the other way, and it's been fine. When it's bent in, it's a design issue that happens when you carry it in a backpack the same way every day for years. The only thing it's done is worn the aluminum on the top case just a little bit. That won't happen with yours.
 
I carry it in a backpack to school often, could be because of that? I also noticed that when I close it the sides aren't perfectly alined anymore, it's literally less than a millimetre though so I'm not too bothered.
 
idvnno said:
I carry it in a backpack to school often, could be because of that? I also noticed that when I close it the sides aren't perfectly alined anymore, it's literally less than a millimetre though so I'm not too bothered.
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It's possible, but I haven't heard of the "ears" (as the Geniuses call them) getting bent out. Bent in ears like on my MBP are a known design flaw with the unibody models. The Geniuses aren't concerned about them usually. They just make note of them when you bring your Mac in for other things.

Of course the retina models have only been around for almost two years. Normal wear and tear from years of use is going to start appearing soon, and Apple with probably note the tear that causes issues versus cosmetic things.
 
idvnno said:
I carry it in a backpack to school often, could be because of that? I also noticed that when I close it the sides aren't perfectly alined anymore, it's literally less than a millimetre though so I'm not too bothered.
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Your home contents insurance might cover it but since it's cosmetic they'll probably decline it. Just wait, maybe next time you have an "accident" it'll fall down the stairs & need replacing :rolleyes:
 
AndyK said:
Your home contents insurance might cover it but since it's cosmetic they'll probably decline it. Just wait, maybe next time you have an "accident" it'll fall down the stairs & need replacing :rolleyes:
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Thats funny:D
 
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