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    Plastic cracking on mac?

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by Illyria_xl, Aug 13, 2009.

  1. Illyria_xl

    Illyria_xl Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey guys,
    a piece of plastic broke off the edge of my mac keyboard a couple of months ago and now there is like a small hole(?) on the left side...I am way past my warranty....is this a common defect or something?
     
    Illyria_xl, Aug 13, 2009
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  2. Xirurg

    Xirurg ORLY???

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    a picture may help.
     
    Xirurg, Aug 13, 2009
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  3. Budding

    Budding Notebook Virtuoso

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    The casing of the plastic Macbooks are prone to breaking/cracking after a few years of use. Apple will replace the case for free if you still have warranty, but otherwise you will have to pay.
     
    Budding, Aug 13, 2009
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  4. Yotsuba

    Yotsuba Notebook Evangelist

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    If this is on one of the MacBooks, then yes, it is a common defect. You should be able to take it to an Apple Store if there is one near you and they'll take care of you. In many cases, they will fix the computer free of charge as this is a common defect and they could easily have a class-action lawsuit on their hands if they were to deny fixing it. They will have to replace the entire top section of the MacBook's case meaning you will get a brand new keyboard and trackpad as well.
     
    Yotsuba, Aug 13, 2009
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  5. Vaath

    Vaath Notebook Deity

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    Yep, seen and heard about that happening alot. Also you stole my avatar! :)
     
    Vaath, Aug 13, 2009
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  6. Chrysaor

    Chrysaor Notebook Consultant

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    White Macbook build quality is beyond crap. It is very common for plastic case to crack and pieces to break off.
     
    Chrysaor, Aug 13, 2009
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  7. Luke1708

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    yes, the white one is very prone to cracking and becoming yellow. don't you dare steal my avatar :D :D
     
    Luke1708, Aug 13, 2009
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  8. Illyria_xl

    Illyria_xl Notebook Enthusiast

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    lol...I just picked a random picture....got to love Futurama :)
    Can't we share?
     
    Illyria_xl, Aug 13, 2009
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  9. Vaath

    Vaath Notebook Deity

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    Sure, just thought it was funny that someone would choose one so close to mine :p :D
     
    Vaath, Aug 14, 2009
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  10. J12

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    Its worth a try to at least go into an apple store and see if they can replace it for you at no cost. Most likely you won't have to pay.
     
    J12, Aug 15, 2009
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