Macbook Pro cover ruined!

Posted by: andym

Macbook Pro cover ruined! - 17/12/2006 10:57

So I get up this morning to find several deep scratches and a dent in the top of my new Mac. I was using said machine less than 8 hours before. I'm not pointing fingers at anyone...... okay I am........ but the reason I'm posting this is does anyone know wether you can buy a replacement shell for it?
Posted by: peter

Re: Macbook Pro cover ruined! - 17/12/2006 11:15

The Vaio I'm typing this on has a few biffs and scratches on the lid, and while I can only imagine the consternation they must have caused its previous owner (Hugo), I rather like the impression they give of being a seasoned traveller, of having been "in the wars a bit".

Peter
Posted by: CrackersMcCheese

Re: Macbook Pro cover ruined! - 17/12/2006 11:30

Caused by the cat or the woman?

While I can understand why you're annoyed, remember that its a tool to serve you and not the other way around. Its meant to be used. Its meant to get scratched and marked. I bet you'll not care about any new scratch that appears on it from now on.

I know someone who never takes their new toys out the house in case they get a scratch. Whats the point? Don't get me started on leather cases for mobile phones
Posted by: tahir

Re: Macbook Pro cover ruined! - 17/12/2006 12:25

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Don't get me started on leather cases for mobile phones


Dunno about that but I've only dropped my Karma once since I got a leather case, was a regular occurrence before that.
Posted by: Roger

Re: Macbook Pro cover ruined! - 17/12/2006 14:09

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The Vaio I'm typing this on has a few biffs and scratches on the lid


My Vaio's got a massive divot in the top, where it lost a fight with my empeg (they were in the same bag, but neither had a case on it).

I stuck a Whistler/Blackcomb sticker over the top.
Posted by: andym

Re: Macbook Pro cover ruined! - 17/12/2006 14:24

It turns out it's only £35 plus labour to get the local Apple shop to fix it while I wait. So I'm taking it in tomorrow so they can get the right bits ordered.

Also, I've found a company that makes clear polycarbonate shells for the MacBooks, so I've ordered one. They look pretty nice.

EDIT: Should point out the my old iBook has loads of scratches all over it, but it is over 2 years old. It's the fact I've only had it a week is the thing annoys me the most, followed closely by the fact I don't what (or who) did it. Having a metal finish was the thing that nearly put me off buying one.
Posted by: gbeer

Re: Macbook Pro cover ruined! - 19/12/2006 00:30

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Don't get me started on leather cases for mobile phones


Dunno about that but I've only dropped my Karma once since I got a leather case, was a regular occurrence before that.


I know of a chap who purchased clear floor mats to cover the logo'ed floor mats that came with his truck.