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Bent Alu Macbook Battery Cover
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I have this too..
Kinda felt like dealing with it (even though the previous one I had was fine) because it's not worth it to go through the trouble.
Kinda felt like dealing with it (even though the previous one I had was fine) because it's not worth it to go through the trouble.
This seems to be a complaint a few people have had, while apple is replacing them now i really hope battery covers become the cracked palmrests of the Alu MacBooks...that'd really suck. Like i hope that they dont get looser over time etc.
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needs to make their laptops with Ti frames and carbon bodies, strength, light weight and long term durability - now there's a MB/MBP I'd buy!
needs to make their laptops with Ti frames and carbon bodies, strength, light weight and long term durability - now there's a MB/MBP I'd buy!Ah but then they lose the whole unibody form factor which from people I've talked to seems to be a big draw to the macbook line, that said the fact that the people i talk to are aware of the fact that the laptops are made of a single piece of alu probably indicates a touch of fanboy-itis ! 
It's just that easy. I did it back at the end of December. They will cover it at no extra cost for you.
Nope. At least I didn't have to. If they ask for it back, it will be AFTER you get the new one, but I highly doubt it!!
Just be nice but firm and make sure they know you're talking about the battery COVER for a Unibody Macbook. Good luck! It should be hassle free!
They are great to deal with. I haven't had ANY problems so far with their customer service.
i have had to send back my 3g and i have become quite fond of the service given by apple
Yup, I just asked for a new battery door, and they sent it. It made the problem a little bit more bearable. But I sent it in on Monday (and I would have had it yesterday if I was home!) and should get it today. I hope the issue is fixed, it was a quick turn-around none-the-less.
Just called them today and they said one would shipped out straight away and to expect it tomorrow!?!?!!
same thing with mine. i guess it was really the only thing wrong with my refurb i received 2 weeks ago, and since i was just happy it wasn't really loose like others have received it didn't bother me too much. now, however, its kinda getting to me since i hear the cover shifting every time i place the macbook on a desk.
it's fine in the middle, but seems warped or bent about a millimeter on both ends. i think i'll call them today and hope they'll send me a new one as well.
[EDIT] just spent 45 minutes (!!!) on the phone with apple, 3 service reps, and it's a no-go. they "can not" send me a replacement because apparently this is a "potentially serious" issue and it needs to be checked out in person by an apple tech... pfff... i even gave them the address of this thread so they could see the images and previous testimonials and the answer was still no. it's a billable part: $40! so to those of you who were lucky enough to be sent a replacement part with no questions asked, i salut you.
it's fine in the middle, but seems warped or bent about a millimeter on both ends. i think i'll call them today and hope they'll send me a new one as well.
[EDIT] just spent 45 minutes (!!!) on the phone with apple, 3 service reps, and it's a no-go. they "can not" send me a replacement because apparently this is a "potentially serious" issue and it needs to be checked out in person by an apple tech... pfff... i even gave them the address of this thread so they could see the images and previous testimonials and the answer was still no. it's a billable part: $40! so to those of you who were lucky enough to be sent a replacement part with no questions asked, i salut you.
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same thing with mine. i guess it was really the only thing wrong with my refurb i received 2 weeks ago, and since i was just happy it wasn't really loose like others have received it didn't bother me too much. now, however, its kinda getting to me since i hear the cover shifting every time i place the macbook on a desk.
it's fine in the middle, but seems warped or bent about a millimeter on both ends. i think i'll call them today and hope they'll send me a new one as well.
[EDIT] just spent 45 minutes (!!!) on the phone with apple, 3 service reps, and it's a no-go. they "can not" send me a replacement because apparently this is a "potentially serious" issue and it needs to be checked out in person by an apple tech... pfff... i even gave them the address of this thread so they could see the images and previous testimonials and the answer was still no. it's a billable part: $40! so to those of you who were lucky enough to be sent a replacement part with no questions asked, i salut you.
I guess it depends on the rep you get.
After reading that VSMacOne was able to get a replacement, I think I'm going to try and get one as well.
I'll let you guys know how it turns out.
Yeah that's pretty awesome!!
[EDIT] just spent 45 minutes (!!!) on the phone with apple, 3 service reps, and it's a no-go. they "can not" send me a replacement because apparently this is a "potentially serious" issue and it needs to be checked out in person by an apple tech... pfff... i even gave them the address of this thread so they could see the images and previous testimonials and the answer was still no. it's a billable part: $40! so to those of you who were lucky enough to be sent a replacement part with no questions asked, i salut you.
just call again and get somebody else. there's NO REASON for them not to send you one.
I was swapping in some new RAM I got and somehow managed to get the cover nearly perfect again!
When I get the new one from Apple I might sell it on eBay for like $15. And to the guy who can't get one off them, you should just keep calling and try and get a lady, they are usually easier to deal with in my experience and try not to get too angry with them.
When I get the new one from Apple I might sell it on eBay for like $15. And to the guy who can't get one off them, you should just keep calling and try and get a lady, they are usually easier to deal with in my experience and try not to get too angry with them.