How many times have you dropped your Macbook Pro?

[h.gilbert]

The biggest one was about a year ago when I tripped over a cable with the Pro open in my arms. I propelled it forwards in a sacrificial move to free my hands, ready for my imminent downfall. Luckily I regained balance (I was a decorated unicyclist in the past) whist watching my beloved Pro impact the tiled floor with a smash and slide into the door frame. Nothing but a small dent, the screen didn't even flicker.

Today I went to close the lid with one hand while it was on the window sill. Understandable since I had a delicious cup of coffee in the other hand. I guess it takes more force than I remembered to close the lid because the Pro's feet quickly lost grip and it headed towards the edge. In that split second I instinctively gave the lid a quick burst of force to get the lid closed before it fell (I play a lot of fast-paced shooters). It fell onto the floor and skirting board but again, nothing.

It seems the more I throw at it, or rather throw it, the more it wants it. What a beast!

How many times have you dropped your baby?

 

[whitby]

When the first USB C charging MBPros came out (and replaced the old MagSafe charging connector in the older models, now reintroduced), I got it out of the box, opened it, placed it on a table next to me, plugged in the USB C charging cable, got up and tripped over the charging cable dragging it onto the floor causing two bends in the hinge. It was carpeted but the weight of the screen (the machine was open, a big no no) caused the the lid metal to ripple. Apple replaced it no questions asked. I was mortified and waited patiently for Apple to reintroduce the MagSafe connector.

 

[DarkPremiumCho]

Zero if a scratch doesn't count. I remember a time when I was feeling particularly lazy and didn't use my usual posture to move the machine. As a result, the bottom of the machine hit a hard corner of the furniture.

 

[hovscorpion12]

No option for zero. 😩. Lucky my Macs have always been glued to my desk or in a case when traveling.

 

[Expos of 1969]

Why no zero? Not everyone is clumsy and/or unlucky.

 

[stocklen]

stupid irrelevant poll without a ZERO option.

Personally, as an adult with average motor skills... I can and do take every precaution when lifting or carrying a £1000+ piece of equipment and NEVER... EVER could 'drop' it. I dont even understand how thats possible if you are taking the appropriate amount of care with what you are doing.

 

[6916494]

Of course there is no option of zero: The question is how often you dropped it.

The question is not: did you ever drop it, and if yes, how often...

 

[Expos of 1969]

Of course there is no option of zero: The question is how often you dropped it.

The question is not: did you ever drop it, and if yes, how often...

And the response is Never...zero times....

Your logic is a bit odd.

 

[6916494]

And the response is Never...zero times....

Which means you're not eligible to answer the question, since you must have dropped it at least once to participate...

 

[posguy99]

Depends on what "dropped" means. I've not dropped the naked hardware. I've had a bag strap give way a couple times and the whole bag hit the floor.

Back in the Powerbook G4 days, I had the laptop get yanked off the desk by the power cord once, munched the laptop and had to get it fixed.

 

[cthompson94]

Yeah, why isn't "0" an option in the poll? Have I had other accidents, yes, but drops would be 0.

 

[h.gilbert]

You have all spoken, I'm so sorry for the oversight. A 'zero' option has been added.

It's great to hear about everyone's experiences dropping their Macbook Pros

 

[GMShadow]

When the first USB C charging MBPros came out (and replaced the old MagSafe charging connector in the older models, now reintroduced), I got it out of the box, opened it, placed it on a table next to me, plugged in the USB C charging cable, got up and tripped over the charging cable dragging it onto the floor causing two bends in the hinge. It was carpeted but the weight of the screen (the machine was open, a big no no) caused the the lid metal to ripple. Apple replaced it no questions asked. I was mortified and waited patiently for Apple to reintroduce the MagSafe connector.

I'm glad to see that experience - mine has that lid ripple and a tweaked hinge (so the lid doesn't sit square on the bottom anymore), and I've wondered if Apple was even going to accept it as an AC+ repair.

Depends on what "dropped" means. I've not dropped the naked hardware. I've had a bag strap give way a couple times and the whole bag hit the floor.

Back in the Powerbook G4 days, I had the laptop get yanked off the desk by the power cord once, munched the laptop and had to get it fixed.

Yeah, I dropped my original MBA in my bag once, on asphalt, and it managed to bend the lid a decent amount at the hinge area. Since it was old and well out of warranty, I just carefully bent it mostly back with pliers.

 

[h.gilbert]

I can and do take every precaution when lifting or carrying a £1000+ piece of equipment and NEVER... EVER could 'drop' it.

I'm exactly the same. I bought my 2016 Pro sub £1k used so I wouldn't have to subject myself to 24/7 risk assessment. CMV but I use my products as intended - the MBP doesn't have a rigid aluminium unibody for nothing.

 

[macsound1]

When I had a white MacBook in 2006 era and was often editing video while sitting on the couch, I'd often trip over the charger and thankfully it would magnetically unplug.
Now, even with a 2013 MBP (with Service battery indicator) playing a video game, watching youtube, shopping etc, I can get enough time out of the battery before I'm done with what I'm doing to plug it in.

With Apple Silicon, battery life is so long, I think the Magsafe charger is less useful than it was from 2006-2015 simply because we're not constantly in need of a charge.

 

[pshufd]

My first MacBook Pro was in 2007 and my first laptop in 1999. I have never dropped a laptop; mine or work-issued models.

 

[Apple_Tiger]

Never dropped my macbook as I'm always careful with my gadgets and my macbook is always stationary. If I have to move it somewhere I put it in the case first.

 

[barkomatic]

I've dropped my iPhone and iPad a lot but not my MBP so far. It's the only device I use without a case or a screen protector so I try to be more careful. Also, I think it's usually more stable in the sense that I usually *hold* an iPhone or iPad which makes it more likely I'll drop it, whereas a MBP usually sets down on something.