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17 PB paint problems around LCD screen
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Join Date: Apr 2003
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Ok, ever since I bought my 1.5 when it 1st came out, it seems like the latch mechanism isn't working properly when I close my computer (ie there is still a lot of wiggle room for the top of the screen). Now, I have two rather noticeable scratches on both sides of the computer just adjacent to the screen. Does anyone else have this problem? This seems like a mechanism failure to me, and I was wondering if I should call apple about it.
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Join Date: Jun 2002
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The latch is not designed to hold the display tight against the top case, just designed to keep the lid from opening. If you notice, the 12" Powerbook has 2 round "nubs" that are on the edges of the screen. The 15" Powerbook has 2 rectangular "nubs" on the edges of the screen. These keep the screen from rubbing against the top case. The 17" Powerbook has never had these. You can call it a design flaw if you wish, but there are many companies like radtech that sell little things to stick on your screen. Feel free to call apple, but they are just going to tell you not to set things on your powerbook, or get a better case.
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Moderator Emeritus  Join Date: Nov 2000
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For the record, there is no paint on the aluminum powerbooks.
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Join Date: May 2004
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Originally posted by Icruise:
For the record, there is no paint on the aluminum powerbooks.
what i was thinking .. i didnt know titanium 17's exist ... shrug .. i thought the 17 was introduced as aluminum
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Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Minneapolis for now
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I've just noticed the very beginnings of such marks. Thanks for bringing this up. I notice that there are two rectangular bumbers adjacent to the latches on the screen bezel, but when taking the PB out of its sleeve, I tend to grab it at the corners, putting pressure on them and this must be what's causing the screen corners to press against the the case. It's probably beter to grasp it where the latches are with their rubber stops.
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Scooters are more fun than computers and only slightly more frustrating
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Join Date: Apr 2003
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It's sort of good to hear that others are experiencing the same thing. I'm using a really nice case (crumpler) and think that my product should be free from what I believer are major flaws if I'm protecting. I've not had these problems with other PBs (15 inch models). It just seems like the same things in place for the 12 would also be in store for the 17.
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Join Date: Sep 2004
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Your best bet is to keep the screen protector that was in between your PowerBooks' display and keyboard, when you first opened the box. If you continue to reuse this protector when carrying your PB around, you will protect the screen against picking up dirt and oil from the keyboard, while also protecting the Aluminium finish on the surface of the top case assembly from the screen bezel.
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