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Rubber feet for Macbook Pro

jdran

jdran

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May 22, 2013
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I am looking for GENUINE (or genuine-like*) rubber feet for my macbook pro 17'' early 2011 and a friend's mbp mid2010 13''. The problem is that wherever I look they are hard plastic and not rubber feet.
original rubber feet have a feeling of touching a fabric, if you know what i mean.
Commenters in stores (such Amazon and eBay) claim that cheap hard plastic can be slippery on hard surfaces something I don't want.

Does anybody know any online store who sell original rubber feet for mbp?
Thank you

ps. My local stores either don't sell, or don't have rubber feet.
ps2. iFixit - Europe told me that their products is hard plastic, not rubber (and of course not genuine).

*as pointed out from BrianBaughn
 
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jdran said:
No, it is only a guide and they only suggest ask our local shops, which I did already.
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Sorry, forgot to mention that I already asked them. Added a ps in my question.
Thank you
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Thank you for bearing with me. This is what I ve done already. No option and guided me to contact an Apple Genius Agent who gave me a list of local stores - nobody is having such rubber feet. That's why I am looking an online store!
 
jdran said:
I am looking for GENUINE rubber feet for my macbook pro 17'' early 2011 and a friend's mbp mid2010 13''. The problem is that wherever I look they are hard plastic and not rubber feet.
original rubber feet have a feeling of touching a fabric, if you know what i mean.
Commenters in stores (such Amazon and eBay) claim that cheap hard plastic can be slippery on hard surfaces something I don't want.

Does anybody know any online store who sell original rubber feet for mbp?
Thank you

ps. My local stores either don't sell, or don't have rubber feet.
ps2. iFixit - Europe told me that their products is hard plastic, not rubber (and of course not genuine).
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The only Authentic ones i've found are these. They're a full kit for the different models. Made with Real rubber and not the plastic Chinese stuff.


https://www.amazon.com/MacBook-Rubb...words=Authentic+Apple+Macbook+Pro+Rubber+Feet
 
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I had this problem a couple of years ago and Apple could only supply the whole bottom plate. Quite ridiculous! Nothing like saving the environment!
 
PhilMacbook said:
Do you use your Macbook upside down with the lid closed? ;)
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Lol... I am using it right now only for coffee maker, as the integrated chip overburns and it is unsusable.
Seriously, that's how I reflow the chip back in to make it usable again...

steve knight said:
silicone non slip feet will really anchor the thing. it is amazing how they grip.
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Exactly.. That's the importance of such a rubber feet.

ssmed said:
I had this problem a couple of years ago and Apple could only supply the whole bottom plate. Quite ridiculous! Nothing like saving the environment!
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I wouldn't mind buying the whole bottom (only in the right price of course, not pay a diamond for sh*t, as is the case with many Apple faulty products). The environment won't be harmed from a bottom, let get other things fixed first, like the use of non-recyclable materials in laptops.
And as for environment in general, I am #1 in my inner family and friend circle who cares most.
 
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