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top bezel getting scratched..
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Is anyone doing anything about this? I noticed these marks on my 13" purchased in december. I don't treat it particulary rough but then I should be able to for a grands worth of machine!
It seems a little pedantic to take it into genius bar, in which case they would only replace with another which would inevitably gain the same problem.
Is anyone doing anything about this? I noticed these marks on my 13" purchased in december. I don't treat it particulary rough but then I should be able to for a grands worth of machine!
It seems a little pedantic to take it into genius bar, in which case they would only replace with another which would inevitably gain the same problem.
Agreed. Does this affect your usage of the computer in any way? Over time things wear down, that's just how it is.
If it's already like this now, it could get a lot worse over time. Especially since the users that would notice this are likely to be very careful ones too.
When I buy my MBA I'm definitely going to use a cloth between the screen and keyboard (also because the keys sometimes scratch the screen apparently).
Here's what you should watch for
These little scuffs on the bezel are nothing — not worth a minute of your time.
But I would be worried about what they imply, which is pressure or scoring from the bezel on to the trackpad causing it to crack. The trackpad is, after all, glass, and you don't want glass to shatter. That's what you should be watching out for and trying to avoid. If you have the computer wedged into a bag between heavy or tightly packed objects and that kind of thing is leading to this problem, change how you're packing your computer.
These little scuffs on the bezel are nothing — not worth a minute of your time.
But I would be worried about what they imply, which is pressure or scoring from the bezel on to the trackpad causing it to crack. The trackpad is, after all, glass, and you don't want glass to shatter. That's what you should be watching out for and trying to avoid. If you have the computer wedged into a bag between heavy or tightly packed objects and that kind of thing is leading to this problem, change how you're packing your computer.
Wait till your warranty is nearly up and get fixed.
Most of the concern is probably over having to explain/describe this when you go to resell your MBA (which you will do when the next gen air is released).
I know I plan to sell mine before my 1 year is up and buy next gen.
Most of the concern is probably over having to explain/describe this when you go to resell your MBA (which you will do when the next gen air is released).
I know I plan to sell mine before my 1 year is up and buy next gen.
Big agreement with this post. I have to believe that some who are getting these marks (or the marks on the screen) are loading these up at the bottom of a stack of books in a backpack or bag - this is not what you want to be doing. And unless that mark gets MUCH bigger, I can't imagine it affecting resale value.
ill just give you an update guys.
monday i went to apple store and they advise me to replace the whole top. meaning the half of the MBA will be replaced. i went home with with my MBA.
tuesday @5pm i got a call from them saying the parts is with them and i can go there and give my work order. i just waited like 30mins.
overall, the experience is great!
monday i went to apple store and they advise me to replace the whole top. meaning the half of the MBA will be replaced. i went home with with my MBA.
tuesday @5pm i got a call from them saying the parts is with them and i can go there and give my work order. i just waited like 30mins.
overall, the experience is great!