minor but sad complaint - Magsafe caused scratches

[miniguu]

I just realized that my magsafe charger connector caused half a dozen scratches on the MBP case just above the charger slot. Probably due to the connector slipping and the magnet pulling it into the slot. This makes me sad as I only got my MBP two weeks ago. Anyone who's new to magsafe chargers, please be careful to line up the charger and slot to avoid scratches. That is all.

 

[spookje]

Well, you can't avoid such scratches! The same happens around the keyhole on cars etc. Of course, big scratches such etc.

 

[miniguu]

Thanks..I didn't think it would cause the scratches. I didn't have a problem with the old-style (non-magnetic) power inputs. Guess I just have to be more careful in the future.

 

[sierra oscar]

Well, you can't avoid such scratches! The same happens around the keyhole on cars etc. Of course, big scratches such etc.

I mean sure scratches on anything are inevitable - but to use the above example, the keyhole area on car doors doesn't draw your car key into the door with a strong magnet.

I do think the MBP should be more robust - the new MB I have doesn't have scratches there - and I'm sure I use this plug in the same way as the op.

 

[SiliconAddict]

This is the one thing that annoys me about Apple's wares. They show scratches MUCH easier then most "cheaper" plastic laptop shells. I accidently ran my keys across my MBP about 3 weeks ago and just about had a heart attack. I would have never worried about this on my old Thinkpad because scratches don't show up nearly as easily. That's partly why I'm in search for a good protective shell for my MBP. Right now http://www.speckproducts.com/15mac-seethru.html is on the top of my list. I just wish they had black.