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PurpleRabbit73 · May 10, 2006, 07:39 AM

Why must mac laptops be so dentable?!?!?!? I have like 2 already, and I have a case. Is there any trick or way to get rid of these?? VACCUUM CLEANER?!?!?!

aristotles · May 10, 2006, 01:13 PM

Do you have a case laptop/laptop bag or a sleave/messenger bag? Are you swinging your laptop wildly into sharp objects?

slffl · May 10, 2006, 01:20 PM

Originally Posted by aristotles

Do you have a case laptop/laptop bag or a sleave/messenger bag? Are you swinging your laptop wildly into sharp objects?

Try using a rubber mallet instead of a ball pin hammer.

brassplayersrock² · May 10, 2006, 01:33 PM

wasnt there a thread about someone dropping his laptop down a thing of stairs in class and it got dented and he wanted apple to give him a brand new laptop due to his stupidity awhile back? this thread reminds me of that one

jamil5454 · May 10, 2006, 01:38 PM

I don't think a vacuum cleaner would do it... atmospheric pressure is 14 lbs/in^2. Assuming most dents, on average, are 1 square inch, I don't think 14 lbs would be enough to push it out.

Zeeb · May 10, 2006, 03:02 PM

When you spend a fortune on sleek aluminum laptop, you have to be careful with it if you don't want it dented. I guess you could have the lid replaced at your expense at the Apple store but it'll cost you a lot. However, if you're accident prone, why bother if it still works? Don't try to fix it yourself using either a vacuum or a hammer.

romeosc · May 10, 2006, 03:21 PM

Originally Posted by Zeeb

When you spend a fortune on sleek aluminum laptop, you have to be careful with it if you don't want it dented. I guess you could have the lid replaced at your expense at the Apple store but it'll cost you a lot. However, if you're accident prone, why bother if it still works? Don't try to fix it yourself using either a vacuum or a hammer.

LOL..... Fill it with water and put in freezer! Water expands when frozen!

LOL

jasonsRX7 · May 10, 2006, 03:52 PM

Originally Posted by Zeeb

When you spend a fortune on sleek aluminum laptop, you have to be careful with it if you don't want it dented.

Exactly. You're not actually supposed to take them anywhere. They're for looks, duh!

explosivpotato · May 11, 2006, 04:26 PM

where are all these people getting these dents!?!?!

ive had this 17 inch powerbook for almost a year and i have no dents/scratches at all! I take it everywhere!

just get a bag and dont throw it. I dont understand why everyone thinks thinks that the metal is so malliable. i have a high-grade stainless seel watch that i wear when i type and i have no scratches at all.

am I just really nice to my things or what? I dont get it.

jokarak · May 11, 2006, 07:08 PM

Well, accidents happen to everybody. My laptop has some small scratches at the bottom from when I pick it up after using it on a tile countertop. No dents, dings, etc., but I think we should simply accept the fact that since the laptop casing is made of metal, scratches and dents will occur (which are still preferable to cracks in a plastic body).

I also think that the original poster is asking a simple question of how to fix the dents. He is not asking Apple to fix it for free, nor is he asking for handouts. He is stating a fact that the casing does get dents (he is exaggerating, true, but in his case, the dents happened), and asking whether someone in the board has worthwhile solutions. I for one do not...you would probably have to open up the casing and bang on the dent from the inside, but that involves breaking the warranty (which actually may already have been voided from what other people have posted on the board regarding warranty repairs when there is visible damage to the casing of the laptop), doing some tricky work, and not even be assured that you would get the dent fixed to your liking. My suggestion? Ignore it. If it is somewhere where you can put a sticker or something on it, maybe you can cover it up and express yourself at the same time. Otherwise, don't bother with it...consider it normal wear and tear and enjoy your machine. Good luck whichever way you choose to do it, and if you come up with a good solution, please post on the board.

Zeeb · May 11, 2006, 09:51 PM

Originally Posted by jasonsRX7

Exactly. You're not actually supposed to take them anywhere. They're for looks, duh!

Yes, yes they are more fragile than other notebooks. I've read your other posts where you compare the durability of various laptops to prove that. I think you even got someone to stand on their MBP, you naughty, naughty man

However, pretty much everyone knows that the material these computers are made out of is aluminum. If one is going to be rough with their laptop, a powerbook or MBP is probably not the best choice for that person. Yes, some people do buy computers based on appearance--same thing with a nice car right?

aristotles · May 11, 2006, 11:27 PM

Originally Posted by jasonsRX7

Exactly. You're not actually supposed to take them anywhere. They're for looks, duh!

That is f'ing hilarious. There should be no way dents should appear if one uses a laptop bag as most proper bags usually have the laptop in the middle chamber or at least have padding on the sides.
Ie.
http://www.macally.com/spec/carrying_case/cbb_dssi.html
http://www.macally.com/spec/carrying_case/cbb_slim.html
http://www.macally-europe.com/produc...hp?product=722
http://www.macally-europe.com/produc...hp?product=727

I have the latter.

jasonsRX7 · May 11, 2006, 11:53 PM

Originally Posted by Zeeb

Yes, some people do buy computers based on appearance--same thing with a nice car right?

Yeah, that's perfectly finel! Appearance was a big factor in buying my Powerbook. Just as long as people admit that appearance is why they bought it instead of making up things like "the aluminum keeps it cooler because acts as a heatsink" and "aluminum is more durable because it dents instead of cracks." That kind of irritates me.

Originally Posted by aristotles

There should be no way dents should appear if one uses a laptop bag

My Powerbook is in perfect shape. Not a single dent, ding or scratch anywhere. But accidents happen and I could easily drop my phone on it, or it could slip out of my hand.

Oh well, I've spoken my mind about it plenty in the other threads, so we can let it go here. I like my Macs, I just want them to be better in certain regards (heat, durability). And I definitely don't want to be known as some kind of anti Mac troll!

jasonsRX7 · May 12, 2006, 08:45 AM

Whats funny is that I just got done swapping the motherboard out in a Latitude D600 and the back of the display was dented all to hell, but it didn't really look bad because it was a Dell, and never looked good to begin with.

Zeeb · May 12, 2006, 09:32 AM

Originally Posted by jasonsRX7

Yeah, that's perfectly finel! Appearance was a big factor in buying my Powerbook. Just as long as people admit that appearance is why they bought it instead of making up things like "the aluminum keeps it cooler because acts as a heatsink" and "aluminum is more durable because it dents instead of cracks." That kind of irritates me.

Appearance was a huge factor in my purchasing decision as well. I just wish that somehow they could be made more durable so that I wouldn't have to wince every time my computer brushes up against something. No matter how careful I am, that always happens. Yet I know they are delicate and so I accept that it won't stay perfect forever. Still, I love the feel of the metal but that carbon fiber stuff is starting to look intertesting. Sounds more fancy than plastic anyway--does it look better? Maybe the upcoming Macbook will be made of it.

mojo5436 · May 12, 2006, 09:39 AM

(To reply directly to the subject post...) A small suction cup may do the trick. They sell them for cars, might as well work on your book.

Dr Reducto · May 12, 2006, 09:43 AM

I don't mind dents/wear.

I personally think one of the hallmarks of good design is that it degrade gracefully.

Even an Apple laptop dented to hell looks great to me. It's the same reason I don't bother with a case for my iPod

rcarlosnyc · May 12, 2006, 12:44 PM

Originally Posted by explosivpotato

where are all these people getting these dents!?!?!

ive had this 17 inch powerbook for almost a year and i have no dents/scratches at all! I take it everywhere!

just get a bag and dont throw it. I dont understand why everyone thinks thinks that the metal is so malliable. i have a high-grade stainless seel watch that i wear when i type and i have no scratches at all.

am I just really nice to my things or what? I dont get it.

I've had my 17" PowerBook for 3 years and not a dent or scratch on it.

Yose · May 12, 2006, 03:51 PM

I'm glad the only thing to happen to my 12" PB after it "fell" from a desk was a dent.

NY152 · May 25, 2006, 04:49 AM

Everyone and their brother sells aftermarket covers for iPod's. Does anyone offer covers for our beloved powerbooks/macbook pro's?

Maflynn · May 25, 2006, 06:37 AM

This was one reason why I went with a the macbook, so to answer the OP, not all models are so dentable. I don't understand apple's reasoning other then aesthetics aluminum makes little sense a material to cover a laptop.

mike

jamil5454 · May 25, 2006, 07:39 AM

Whew... glad I bought the iBook.

I've got little scratches all over my iBook... but it doesn't matter. I can just use the machine and not have to worry about denting/scratching it. Feels good.