will apple fix this?

[heliocentric]

my 2010 macbook has started to crack around both hinges (attached example of one of the sides).

I wouldn't say I have been rough with it or dropped it. Just normal use...

will they fix it?

thanks

 

[miles01110]

Might as well try and take it in to see if they will fix it for free...assuming it's still under warranty.

 

[patp]

If its hardware that is failing they should replace it.

 

[heliocentric]

its in warranty till september

 

[Bear]

And if it wasn't in warranty, it looks like it would be covered by the MacBook Bottom Case Replacement Program anyway.

 

[miles01110]

And if it wasn't in warranty, it looks like it would be covered by the MacBook Bottom Case Replacement Program anyway.

Well...no. The Case Replacement program clearly states the issue they are correcting:

Apple has determined that under certain circumstances the rubber surface on some MacBooks may separate from the bottom case of the system.

...not cracking near the hinge.