Scratch out of the box

[NBAasDOGG]

I have noticed a small little dent on the MacBook (M1) out of the box. I’m not OCD at all, but would you return it if you had something like it?

Are these little imperfections considered as normal?

(The dent in this pictures is really small, almost impossible to find you you’ve never seen it).

edit: I never planned to return it, I just wanted to hear some opinions and peoples experiences

 

[Supra Mac]

If you have to put an arrow to point it out... then you will be fine.

 

[FirePak]

I would not return that. I can barely see it with the arrow

 

[edhchoe]

I don't know...
If you return it, They will track down to some factory worker in China who assembled it and dock his pay.

 

[ivanwi11iams]

For me personally, I do not think it is worth while.
Now, if it was larger, certainly. After all, you are the one paying (that has paid) for it...

 

[firedept]

Keep it. Nothing is ever perfect. But what I see is normal manufacturing. It's not some large mark.

 

[Apple_Robert]

I can’t hardly see the mark with the pointing arrow. Try to obsess over something more meaningful.

 

[Zazoh]

Often when you return, the next one, you’ll find something again. That looks like an assembly ding.

 

[NBAasDOGG]

I can’t hardly see the mark with the pointing arrow. Try to obsess over something more meaningful.

Don’t worry I’m not OCD, never planned to return it
However, since I’m jumping back on Mac again, I just wanted to make sure...

 

[IngerMan]

I would give it a good go over and test it out. If that is all you find wrong then give it a few days to decide. If you find more then there is no decision.

 

[canuckRus]

You're the only one that has to live with it one way or the other.

 

[Strangedream]

Trust me you'll get plenty of dents and scratches like this one over time, no need to sweat it

 

[JLH81]

You could always get a case for it

 

[Steve121178]

The Mac is a work tool, not an item of jewellery. Not even worth complaining about.

 

[4743913]

You could always get a case for it

yes. the scratches that cases cause will make this minor scratch unnoticeable.

 

[ivanwi11iams]

yes. the scratches that cases cause will make this minor scratch unnoticeable.

Flipping hilarious...!

 

[JLH81]

Glad you all chimed in! I honestly would have ordered a case for my new M1 MBA. However, I can see the drawbacks of having one now. UNLESS, I am reading something wrong and should have one? Thanks all!

 

[NBAasDOGG]

Glad you all chimed in! I honestly would have ordered a case for my new M1 MBA. However, I can see the drawbacks of having one now. UNLESS, I am reading something wrong and should have one? Thanks all!

At the end of the day these products are made to be used and abused. And most importantly, they will be outdated within a few years and you will buy yourself a new one anyway.

Just make sure it’s not scratched or damaged out of the box and enjoy the hell out of it (case less).

 

[Zazoh]

I wouldn’t put a case on a laptop. They are built to cool as air passes over them.

 

[ght56]

You have a good eye for detail. I would personally return it only if there were other issues. Simultaneously, I would also understand if someone chose to return it given they have an any reason return policy.

 

[Six0Four]

I'm extremely ocd (diagnosed) and that wouldn't bother me. My main concern on these devices is the quality control issues with the display. If the display looks good i can over look minor blemishes like this.