Last time i had mine replaced ( for the 3rd time in my Mid-2009 Macbook (polycarbonate) ) they told me that they would replace it free of charge because it is a known problem with the non-unibody white and black macbooks. even if your warranty is up they will still replace the pieces free of charge ... good luck!
I think it is the way you handle the laptop... just dont slam it. because some people dont notice they slam it too hard, just dont get to comfortable with it because it is very breakable, my dad had the old one, it broke, but it never had tht crack, because he handled it gently:)
That crack is pretty common. Heck, google image search "macbook crack" and all you see are images of that same spot just broken. Only solution is to get it replaced I guess.
all of that should not be happening. I got one and the case seems to be detaching, after 20 days. For God´s sake, should it take $2,000 to get a solid aluminum laptop with a decent graphics card? I should have gotten the Dell XPS m1330. check it out... a pity I cannot get a refund...
Hey i did and i love it!! but i aslo have the crack on mine but it doesn't change ur computer at all. it just has a small crack on the side nothing big. plus u can always get it fixed at apple 4 free un the warranty
I had mine repaired by Apple free of charge although my Macbook was 18 months old. This is a known issue that is being repaired for free whether you're in warranty or not.
Same problem happened to me with less than 2 months of buying my Macbook. I'm still under warranty, so it didn;t cost me anything to fix it. Without warranty, expect to pay around $200+ to replace the keyboard casing. I'm planning on fitting my Macbook with some rubber stubs to prevent this from happening again. Hopefully the magnets that keep the notebook shut will still function properly.
This has just happened to mine. I'm so upset! My dissertation for college is due next week,what on earth am I supposed to do? I can't close it but I can't be without a macbook while they fix it!
Yes, but it takes 2 weeks to repair (Gravis Apple Store Germany). It`s a long time without any fruits... It would be nice if somebody films a "manual" for self-install a new topcase...
Mine has 9 months and I had the replacement without any cost. They didn't say anything about this problem, just replaced the top case, that includes keyboard, trackpad and all on the top, its only one part. I sugest you try on any apple store the replacement on garantie.
OMG DUDE, this has happend to my macbook on BOTH sides. Its becos thats where the magnetic strip is when u open and close but its a joke, it shudnt just come off. Mine is 13months old. Is ther anything i can do about this?
mine has cracked 3 times....taken it back and fixed for free all times :)
diamonddave77 6 months ago
The macbook unibody wont crash. its like the macbook pro in ways.
fastpitchgirl4eva 1 year ago
Last time i had mine replaced ( for the 3rd time in my Mid-2009 Macbook (polycarbonate) ) they told me that they would replace it free of charge because it is a known problem with the non-unibody white and black macbooks. even if your warranty is up they will still replace the pieces free of charge ... good luck!
deevo324 1 year ago
@deevo324 i ve got the same problem now, u can see that in my latest video.
Im from Latvia, and i ve bought macbook in USA, what can i do ? :(
dnaida 1 year ago
dude i have that broken thing in the 2 sides of my mb. :S
uk where i can bought a new one?
navarro1989 1 year ago
I think it is the way you handle the laptop... just dont slam it. because some people dont notice they slam it too hard, just dont get to comfortable with it because it is very breakable, my dad had the old one, it broke, but it never had tht crack, because he handled it gently:)
3xni 2 years ago
get a pro!
mennomennn 2 years ago
Thats what mine looks like too, no problems seen other than how it looks though.
Dousch 2 years ago
put a big apple sticker over it thats what i did u cant even tell
PQPLAYER92 2 years ago
Another problem is the power cord of the same product. Mine just flamed only one year after purchase.
lucgondim 2 years ago
happens to me all the time :( sucks.
genniboo 2 years ago
glue it back just a little crack
drum00 2 years ago
That crack is pretty common. Heck, google image search "macbook crack" and all you see are images of that same spot just broken. Only solution is to get it replaced I guess.
Andrewterrorist 2 years ago
i had thesame problen, now my bluetooth, combodrive dont work anymore fucking apple
eclipx 2 years ago
Also frequently picking it up in one hand with your thumb pressing down on that part will do that
chaz4510 3 years ago
wear and tear.
happened to me, apple fixed it as still in warrantee
HorusVrae 3 years ago
same problem
fresumorgan 3 years ago
This is common with all macbooks especially the white one
biggy383 3 years ago
The reason because of this is you can't slam the macbook shut.
Cartuner25 3 years ago
all of that should not be happening. I got one and the case seems to be detaching, after 20 days. For God´s sake, should it take $2,000 to get a solid aluminum laptop with a decent graphics card? I should have gotten the Dell XPS m1330. check it out... a pity I cannot get a refund...
pochombo 3 years ago
w8 wut happened i dnt get it, how did it brake, i am about to buy one, should i?
simywimy 3 years ago
Hey i did and i love it!! but i aslo have the crack on mine but it doesn't change ur computer at all. it just has a small crack on the side nothing big. plus u can always get it fixed at apple 4 free un the warranty
daskinsbeast14 3 years ago
They are fixing mine for free.. good deal! : )
andyschannel17 3 years ago
I just bought mine yesterday and it has the exact same chip there(I bought it used)
It's still under warranty, do you think Apple would replace it?
andyschannel17 3 years ago
yes, they did mine! :)
swa737jetboy 3 years ago
Mine did the same thing... and it costs 3000 pesos (about 280 dls) fix it..
jairoventura 3 years ago
Mine broke today.......in the same place like yours,I am really upset about it.
Until now I thought Apple Macbook had no faults......but I was wrong.
BellaNapolimia 3 years ago
that looks like its from thoes two line things on the screen?@
halogenetor 3 years ago
Mine did the same thing! not as big as that but still! I am getting it fixed tomorow!
swa737jetboy 3 years ago
That hurts me, my cutie macbook..
blaatjekoe 3 years ago
blutack.
lol :)
o0samotech0o 3 years ago
thank god i thought my room mate or my girl friend broke while they were using it !!!!!!!!!!
jonniejonn 3 years ago
I had mine repaired by Apple free of charge although my Macbook was 18 months old. This is a known issue that is being repaired for free whether you're in warranty or not.
pburland 3 years ago
Same problem happened to me with less than 2 months of buying my Macbook. I'm still under warranty, so it didn;t cost me anything to fix it. Without warranty, expect to pay around $200+ to replace the keyboard casing. I'm planning on fitting my Macbook with some rubber stubs to prevent this from happening again. Hopefully the magnets that keep the notebook shut will still function properly.
chokudori 3 years ago
This has just happened to mine. I'm so upset! My dissertation for college is due next week,what on earth am I supposed to do? I can't close it but I can't be without a macbook while they fix it!
MaimieMolly 3 years ago
I had the same problem with my Macbook Black..It still was under warranty and they chanded top-case for free.
Now I have a white macbook..I hope it'll not hapen again.
Volley1983 3 years ago
Yes, but it takes 2 weeks to repair (Gravis Apple Store Germany). It`s a long time without any fruits... It would be nice if somebody films a "manual" for self-install a new topcase...
dogsblogs 3 years ago
Sure, but it takes 2 weeks in Germany (Gravis) to change the topcase.
dogsblogs 3 years ago
Apple need recall it. Its a serious problem of the project in the plactic case - with pressure of magnetos.
Stand up for your right!
bteste 3 years ago
Mine just broke too.
fbrahic 4 years ago
My MacBook has the same thing!!!
HelloNewYorkCity 4 years ago
Mine has 9 months and I had the replacement without any cost. They didn't say anything about this problem, just replaced the top case, that includes keyboard, trackpad and all on the top, its only one part. I sugest you try on any apple store the replacement on garantie.
Regards
lucgondim 4 years ago
OMG DUDE, this has happend to my macbook on BOTH sides. Its becos thats where the magnetic strip is when u open and close but its a joke, it shudnt just come off. Mine is 13months old. Is ther anything i can do about this?
krishan25 4 years ago