Droptested to protect against a drop up to four feet high, these cases dont sacrifice style for functionality. Its terrible, i had the same problem with the old macbook and now here we go again. I purchased this after having my original speck clear case for my macbook pro for a while. Photo of the inch macbook pro with retina display, disassembled. The cracking defect often develops after a matter of months of normal usage and is recurrent. Has anybody seen this problem and is there a repair solution. Apple tweaks warranty policy on macbook cracks ars technica. Macbook pro unibody mid 2009 upper case replacement. Apple added, however, that other portions of the case could be. Oct 20, 2009 whats the difference between the unibody macbook and macbook pro.
I cracked the case on my older macbook, and am looking for some advice on what type of glue to use. Apr 17, 2010 i really love apple but what about the quality. The current lineup consists of the macbook air 2008present and the macbook pro 2006present. Macbook pro 15 unibody mid 2010 upper case replacement. The plastic usually first begins to crack at the frontfacing edges of the keyboard hand rest. The front edge of the upper case on my 2008 macbook was chipping away. There has however been one problem that has cropped up recently that is rather frustrating. Hi, i am just wondering if anyone else is having problems with apple macbook cases cracking. Hello all, i had a hunch that this would only be a matter of time, and sure enough, its happened. Bottom case screws for macbook pro unibody a1278 a1286 a1297 15 17 2 sets. Does the new unibody macbook suffer from the cracking.
A guide on removing the glass and replacing the lcd in a unibody macbook. The inch macbook pro is apples best ultraportable laptop, thanks to stylish looks, an excellent touchpad, and long battery life. Yes this does happen on the new 2010 macbooks with the unibody shell. Cracked case and glue macbook unibody model a42 ifixit. This is just one of the steps for the teardown procedure of the macbook pro with intel processor.
Many here recommend the ones that owc sells because they provide customer support, although they do cost more. I also had a rather large crack from my ethernet input all. Display frame cracked not actual lcd or protective glass. Clean magic erasers charles mentioned in the comments that the top of the case may be one of the problem ones that were not varnished properly. I have seen aluminum macbooks with cracked screens, but i. This is brief update on the repair apple performed to fix the crack on the keyboard housing of my white 1st generation macbook. The apple computer macbook released in late 2009 is redesigned and we felt, along with our collaborators at ifixit, that is was worth a cracking open look. With a black and silver design reminiscent of the aluminum imac models, the unibody macbook core 2 duo late 2008aluminum models introduced an all new case design milled from a single block of aluminum providing greater strength, reduced weight, and a superior finish than previous systems. Laptop bottom case housings for apple for sale ebay. If thats the case with your macbook air, you may need a new lcd screen iresq will replace your cracked or damaged lcd with a brand new screen within 24 hours and ship your macbook air back via the ups method you select. One the snaps on the top lid half was a tad difficult to get snapped into place, but i eventually got it after a couple different tries. I now have a macbook with an aluminum body and am really nervous about cracking the. Ueswill smooth matte hard case cover for mid 2012mid 2015 macbook pro 15 inch with retina display no touch bar, no cdrom model.
Apple has been quietly replacing the cracked components even for macbooks that are no longer under. Replacing the upper case in a macbook pro unibody is a big job, but dont let that scare you away. Top case 2 in 1 signature bundle rubberized hard case and keyboard cover compatible macbook white unibody a42 oct 20092011 black. Ordered all 3 speakers from ebay and once parts arrives, proceed to disassemble almost everything to do a general cleaning and also replace thermal paste. Portions of the plastic often fracture, chip, separate, or peel off over time, leaving seams exposed around the edges of the macbook. Exchange your cracked macbook for a brand new macbook how. Office products free delivery possible on eligible purchases. When i put up a post in april about how to clean a macbook case with mr. Apple finds macbook pro throttling bug, fix coming today. If you are ifixit, you just keep on going, cracking open the case. The case of the cracked macbook case david alisons blog.
Exchange your cracked macbook for a brand new macbook. Moreover, it looks like the case is also discoloring from the heat. In this video i just wanted to give you guys a heads up on another crack that apple covers from the 2010 unibody macbook line. Screens, batteries, keyboards, logic boards, hard drives, connectors, and small parts all tested and guaranteed with fast shipping and easy returns. The new macbook, while still clad in white polycarbonate, now features the same unibody construction and bright ledbacklit screens as apples other laptops. Macbook pro unibody mid 2010 upper case replacement.
The top half of the case was fixed new keyboard, trackpad etc was replaced and i am more than happy with it. For example, the unibody macs with enclosure damage usually cost between. Remove the following 10 screws securing the lower case to the macbook pro unibody. The unibody macbook is suppose to solve the cracking issue i remember reading an article on engadget, i believe they go into this issue. Oct 25, 2012 diy repair liquid damage a1466 macbook air logic board no power efi chip duration. I just want to know what exactly getting it repaired entails, i live near an apple store but will they need to send it off to replace part of. How to remove the macbook unibody glass lcd display youtube. Bottom case feet rubber feet foot for macbook pro 15 17 a1278 a1286 a1297. I have not dropped my macbook, or abused it in any way. I would respond that the issue is not due to abuse and be very firm, but polite, about demanding an alternate satisfaction. Apple offers it in the same unibody aluminum chassis and.
Get the best deals on 2008 macbook case when you shop the largest online selection at. A1278 on the bottom of the case then any ssd operating with a sata iii interface should work. When the 15inch unibody macbook pro was introduced on october 14, 2008, the pre unibody model with the same screen size was discontinued, while the 17inch pre unibody model continued to be sold. Cracks in new unibody white macbook apple ios os help fix. Hi there, i purchased my macbook back in 2010, as you call might be able to tell it is way out of warranty, but just after it was out i took it in to apple store birmingham for another issue i had with the software, the genius then noticed that the hinges of my laptop screen had cracked and told.
I have a late 2006 macbook and had the issue with the cracking case repaired today, however, apple only repaired half of the issue. Whats the difference between the unibody macbook and macbook. Macbook air lcd cracked screen replacement iresq macbook. The main cracking is on the rear of the computer where the hinge connects to the screen.
I have the same issue with my 2016 macbook pro touch bar, i was cleaning it as i have done with my other macbooks since 2008 with the. Theres a lot of controversy on the apple macbook unibody glossy glass that protects the macbook pro screen and it can crack often. Im only on my second macbook upper case pictured above, and its currently held together with a piece of duct tape. Had this issue with my macbook before, disassembled and found the sub speaker disintegrated. Replace it as a courtesy but will not cover it anymore baffles me. Macbook what the screw size is for the bottom case screws. I got the crack in my case fixed at my local genius bar. She always complains about the heat so i imagine the cracking and possibly the discoloration are related to the heat. This is a display back case for the 15 macbook pro unibody. Choose from many color trends with a sleek design that keeps scuffs and scratches at bay for superior protection. We have had forum members report cracks with their white macbooks of 2009 vintage.
Cracks in new unibody white macbook apple ios os help. Id take it in to apple and have them deal with it, i dont think there will be an issue. Fortunately, with a month of use this case shows no signs of wear. If possible, id like to replace the part i dont even know whats it called vs. Apples standing policy is that they will replace cracking top cases free of charge.
May 10, 2010 exchange your cracked macbook for a brand new macbook how to by jonathan. At first, it sounded like the late 2009 macbook used a polycarbonate unibody lower case, but now that the new notebook has been dissected by ifixit, we know that its aluminum thats covered with a white rubbery material. My november 2009 macbook has officially begun to crack in a few areas on the case. About six weeks ago, i noticed that the cover plate on my 15inch macbook pro unibody, 1g was bulging. Im looking at getting a 2009 unibody macbook polycarbonate. Replace the upper case for a new keyboard, power button, trackpad, and battery indicator on your mid 2010 macbook pro 15 unibody. I now have a macbook with an aluminum body and am really nervous about cracking the screen. If you are ifixit, you just keep on going, cracking open the case to see. Top case with keyboard for apple macbook laptops white. Cracking open the redesigned apple macbook of 2009 page 5. We took it to the genius bar over the weekend for the fan and cracking plastic. Cracked case that holds the screen macbook unibody model.
This story, macbook cases still cracking up was originally published by macworld join the network world communities on facebook and linkedin to. Check out this flickr group dedicated to macbook case cracks. Gray marble cracked macbook 16 pro 15 2019 air 11 top bottom printed case. I bought a specd up macbook pro 16, thought itd be a good. How to take apart the inch macbook pro retina youtube. Macbook pro stripped bare by ifixit once youve peeled the packaging away from your shiny new macbook pro, whats next. The earliest i can get to the apple care store is monday so this will have to wait until then. Have you seen an aluminium cased macbook with a cracked screen. Bottom case for macbook unibody mac parts and send in mac repair service for your apple macbook, macbook pro, imac, iphone or ipad. Its the same crack of the ravenmk and franciscohorta photo. Ive had my macbook for a total of 4 months now and have generally loved the little machine, so much so that i switched to mac completely, dropping windows and buying a mac pro. This does include the rubber trim but does not include the hinges. It got steadily worse to the point where the cover plate would no longer close properly. The rest of the enclosure seems to be made using the same white polycarbonate were used to.
At this point since the macbook unibody white has been replaced by the metal macbook pro, air, and just macbook these machines are obs at this point and cant update to the latest software so apple sadly calls them obs and apple stores and repair centers more then likely threw out or recycled the parts for them. Buy top case with keyboard for apple macbook laptops white. Cracked screen macbook pro with touch bar apple community. The case of the swollen macbook pro battery updated. Onthego macbook and macbook air military protection cases and covers. Macbook left, macbook air center, macbook pro right both the macbook and macbook pro unibody models use an all new aluminum imacesq black and silver case design milled from a single block of aluminum providing greater strength and a superior finish than previous systems. I dont see that as a complete con though, because it means my case wont come off easily. We were told it was cosmetic and would not be covered under her apple care.
Cracks in macbook 2009 unibody plastic casing macrumors forums. I dont want to use krazy glue or the others of that type, im concerned that they will melt the plastic. This video will show you the process of replacing the upper case in a unibody macbook pro. Look for any cracking of the case especially the top lid and around the bottom edges. Speck products seethru case for inch macbook pro not. Exchange your cracked macbook for a brand new macbook how to.
My original one cracked when i had taken it off to clean it, so i ordered. I have a white macbook 2ghz cpu, 1gb ram with the intel gma. Choose from many color trends with a sleek design that keeps scuffs. Apple addressing cracks on white macbook casings appleinsider. I really dont know whats going on with apples manufacturing process, and perhaps this has changed with the new unibody macbook design, but my last two macbooks purchased in march 2007 and. Jun 08, 2008 the earliest i can get to the apple care store is monday so this will have to wait until then. The original case design was discontinued on january 6, 2009, when the 17inch macbook pro was also updated with unibody construction.
Coz i previously used an aftermarket hard cover case to protect my macbook, and i think thats why it causing it. In an apparent 180 degree turn, apple appears to have changed its policy regarding cracks in its macbook line by telling its authorized service centers to say yes to cracks. Get the best deals on bottom case housing for apple macbook pro when you shop the largest online selection at. How to repair a macbook pro 17 unibody remove bottom case. Repair a macbook pro 17 unibody remove bottom case in this powerbook medic video tutorial, learn how to remove the bottom case from a macbook pro unibody. A1278 aluminum unibody ultra slim rubberized matte cover black at. I obtained a replacement upper case, and here i am swapping out the old one for the ne. We bought a brand new macbook in november 2009, the latest model. Bottom case housing for apple macbook pro for sale ebay. Macbook cracked keyboards just keep on cracking cult of mac. Cracking open the redesigned apple macbook of 2009 page. Make offer incipio case for macbook pro 2nd gen unibody 15 feather matte ultra thin im221. It used to be that if your screen cracked on your laptop, youd just replace the lcd and be done with it. Unibody crack i am having the same issue with the hinge cracks on both sides.
Unibody macbook makes old macbook pro look old, macbook. Apple is privately acknowledging an issue with the enclosure on some of its white inch macbooks, which in some cases have seen the formation of hairline cracks during normal usage patterns. Incase hardshell case for macbook pro 15 pre unibody 20062008 models new 5 out of 5 stars. Keyboards free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Make offer 4pcs unibody bottom case rubber feet foot pad for macbook pro 15 17 side refine panel.
The macbook is a brand of macintosh laptop computers by apple inc. My macbook case has cracked in the area where the plastic extrusions on the lid rest when the macbook is closed and im under the applecare warranty. The best way to be sure you are getting the right case housing for your macbook is to check the about this mac section on your computer, which will tell you exactly when your. The case that holds the screen is starting to crack at the hinge point. I have the same problem too after i read this post, i discovered my unibody white macbook has 2 small hair cracks too should i take it to the apple store and see if they could cover it under warranty. Macbook pro unibody mid 2010 parts for diy repair. The most common cracks appear on the outside casing by the hinges. Your issue is the first ive heard with the new macbook.
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