Dropped my macbook air!! :(

[eric/]

Just wanted to make a point real quick.

Why are you worried about the value of the MBA? Why not just keep it and continue to use it for a long time? The MBA is not going to be unable to do what you want any time soon.

 

[MultiFinder17]

Just wanted to make a point real quick.

Why are you worried about the value of the MBA? Why not just keep it and continue to use it for a long time? The MBA is not going to be unable to do what you want any time soon.

Some people like to upgrade whenever a new one comes out. To each their own.

Anyway, back to the OP, bummer mate. I've only managed to drop my Air once, and I put a nice little dent in the corner of the lid in the same place as yours. Luckily, I had my lid replaced not too long afterwards because of the hinge issue (my Air is a mid 2009 that I've had for a bit over two years now), so there's no sign of the drop any more!

 

[Rampant.A.I.]

If you're considering selling it anyway because of the damage, put it up in an eBay with a reserve price of whatever you're willing to lose to get a new undamaged one, and keep free re-listing it until it sells adjusting the price as you see fit.

If it doesn't sell, you've lost 4 bucks, and get to keep a machine that still seems to be working fine.

The other option is to call up Apple (Apple, not The Apple Store) explain what happened, talk about how much you love your MB Air and ask if there's anything they're willing to do to repair it.

I've actually gotten results this way, and they may be willing to refurb it for a low cost.

 

[IngerMan]

Out of sight out of Mind!

I would put the iCarbon palm area guard that goes all the way around the inside keyboard area, you can just order it by each section. And then one of the many plastic outer cases will stop you from seeing the outer dent.

Keep your machine until a newer refresh down the road, don't throw good money away over a little dent. Just disguise it🙂

 

[omniatlas]

For most games, the HD 4000 should be faster than the 320M. As it is, many games are about the same on the HD 3000 as the 320M. The HD 4000 is supposed to be about 30-60% faster than the HD 3000 from what I have read.

That sort of defeats the purpose of using a thin notebook. These things happen. How bad is the dent? I had a small crease in my 2008 MacBook Air, and it affected the resale value by about 15% when I traded it in at PowerMax. As long as it still closes properly and the screen itself isn't damaged, my guess is that you are talking a reduction in value of $100 tops. Someone buying a 2010 MacBook Air in mid-2012 is looking for something inexpensive, anyway.

Hi thanks for the tips, very helpful! I'll be holding onto the laptop until the next revision, and we'll see if it is worth it at that time to upgrade. 15% seems like a small lost; but then again, its purely cosmetic.

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I'd say try to look on Craigslist or ebay to see if you can find any less then perfect MBAs and see what the asking price is.

I'm actually watching one on ebay right now -- it also has a dent, but it is a 13" model. http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/18080125...AX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_665wt_1184

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I had my lid replaced not too long afterwards because of the hinge issue (my Air is a mid 2009 that I've had for a bit over two years now), so there's no sign of the drop any more!

I take it the hinge was replaced by apple care? Kudos 🙂

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I would put the iCarbon palm area guard that goes all the way around the inside keyboard area, you can just order it by each section. And then one of the many plastic outer cases will stop you from seeing the outer dent.

Hi Inger, did a google search and could only find iCarbon that protects the palm rests. Could you point to a link for one that protects the edges? Thanks.

Yes, when I sell it I'll probably try and provide some protection, or a case to show that it can easily be hidden to up the value -- you'll need to market it right!

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If you're considering selling it anyway because of the damage, put it up in an eBay with a reserve price of whatever you're willing to lose to get a new undamaged one, and keep free re-listing it until it sells adjusting the price as you see fit.

If it doesn't sell, you've lost 4 bucks, and get to keep a machine that still seems to be working fine.

Hi Rampant A.I -- can you keep on relisting for only a flat rate of $4 until it is sold? I always thought everytime you relisted and it didin't meet your reserve price you had to part with some $ to ebay.

 

[IngerMan]

http://www.icarbons.com/collections/macbook-air-11/products/macbook-air-11-black-carbon-fiber

 

[Rampant.A.I.]

Hi Rampant A.I -- can you keep on relisting for only a flat rate of $4 until it is sold? I always thought everytime you relisted and it didin't meet your reserve price you had to part with some $ to ebay.

Sorry, I'm wrong: they'll let you re-list it once without charging more. If it doesn't sell, you get charged. I used to sell a lot on eBay, but apparently it's been a while. I seem to remember them crediting you until the listing sold.