Macbook cracks, what to do?

[snertdog1]

Hey I have had my macbook for almost a year, its my first mac and i love it, but the case is starting to crack. The Lower right hand side where you rest you hand is cracking and it really pissing me off. I mean i was hoping to either take it through university or sell it soon to get a MBP, now the value will be down. So what I am asking is has anyone had this problem and how hard is it going to be for me to get apple to fix/replace it? It's still under warranty.

 

[scienide09]

Make a claim before your warranty runs out. Either an appointment with a Genius if there's an Apple store nearby, or call AppleCare on the phone.

 

[Consultant]

Contact Apple Care, if it's a manufacturer defect they will take care of it at no charge.

If it's user damage, it will cost you.

 

[snertdog1]

Yeah im going to give them a call now, i think it might be a defect i have seen a couple of my generation with the same problem. Thanks for the quick reply.

 

[joshuaaaron]

i made an appt online. and took it to a genius. they fixed it same day. and i didnt have to be a moment without my macbook. haha

 

[iGary]

It's a known issue - take it in and have them replace the top case.

 

[isauce]

It's a known issue - take it in and have them replace the top case.

If you do, let the buyer know if you plan on selling it. Just in case, it might come back and bite you in the ass.