is there anything you can put on the palmrest edge to protect it? mine has cracked and i heard i might not be able to get it fixed, so i was wondering if there was any kind of edge guard type of thing that would cover the crack and prevent it from getting worse?
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fixing macbook crack
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They didn't want to replace it for me, this is one of the very common issues, but I don't think they recognised it officially, like they did the magsafe cord problems recently. Depends on the mood and attitude of the guy at the store when you bring it in.
It's a well known issue.
They should fix it.
Tell them it's easier to fix it than talk to the attorney general and have them explain about MacJunk design flaws.
These design flaws of MacBooks are epidemic. I suspect Apple would like to keep these issues down to a dull roar.
They should fix it.
Tell them it's easier to fix it than talk to the attorney general and have them explain about MacJunk design flaws.
These design flaws of MacBooks are epidemic. I suspect Apple would like to keep these issues down to a dull roar.
Unless it's been litigated then it is purely Apple's opinion that it is 'cosmetic'. I don't know what the legal situation is in the US but in the UK there could potentially be a course of action open to owners against the retailer outwith any warranty from Apple.
Call and book an appointment at the Genius bar, they will tell you to take it in at a certain time and if they will fix it or not.
I already posted this in my thread, but I thought it worth mentioning. If Apple refuses to replace it since it's out of warranty, you can order a replacement part and install it:
http://www.ifixit.com/MacBook-Parts/MacBook-Santa-Rosa-Penryn-Upper-Case-with-Keyboard-/IF186-044
http://www.ifixit.com/MacBook-Parts/MacBook-Santa-Rosa-Penryn-Upper-Case-with-Keyboard-/IF186-044
Takes them 15 minutes to fix it, depends on how busy they are. If you warranty is running out, you should definitely consider AppleCare, it's worth it in the long run.
Totally agree. ALWAYS get the extended warranty on any brand laptop. At least that's my philosophy
Because if your logic board takes a dump at year 2.75, it won't cost you several hundred dollars to get it fixed.
On a student discount, $183. On eBay, $120. If your display/logicboard dies on year 3, you'll be able to get it fixed for free instead of paying the $500 or so.
so does it ruin the screen?
also i went ahead and bought AppleCare since my warranty is up the 20th of this month.
careah, well what i did was get 2 of those small foam circles that go on the bottom of speakers or such that help them from moving, and put them between the palmrest and the screen. now those touch first instead of the plastic so hopefully that should help the plastic from breaking.
i got my AppleCare stuff today actually. really i think it was a good investment. after a student discount it was only $183, so that isn't that much considering i am not covered for 2 more years.
i got my AppleCare stuff today actually. really i think it was a good investment. after a student discount it was only $183, so that isn't that much considering i am not covered for 2 more years.