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tavilach · Dec 11, 2004, 08:43 PM

I found my first little scratches on the back on my PowerBook, today. I though they were tiny little pencil marks, but they wouldn't erase. They're scratches, alright...damnit...

Someone told me that they had their PowerBook replaced, because they experience a certain noise, a noise that I experience as well. Thus, mine might even be replaced...

...if not, though, what's the best way to fix a tiny little scratch? I'd rather not paint it...is there a way to sand it down or anything?

iomatic · Dec 11, 2004, 08:59 PM

Try using the PowerBook. You won't notice it then.

Originally posted by tavilach:

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...if not, though, what's the best way to fix a tiny little scratch? I'd rather not paint it...is there a way to sand it down or anything?

Maflynn · Dec 11, 2004, 09:19 PM

Lets get some perspective on this. Its on the back of the computer, not the display. It no way effects the use of the computer.

Wear and tear happens no matter how careful you are.

While I do take excellent care of my PB, I expect it to be marked up on the underside. Sliding it under the display or moving it around the table/desk will cause this.

Finally there's a whole lot more things in life to worry about then scratches on a laptop.

Mike

TailsToo · Dec 11, 2004, 10:08 PM

Originally posted by tavilach:
I found my first little scratches on the back on my PowerBook, today. I though they were tiny little pencil marks, but they wouldn't erase. They're scratches, alright...damnit...

Someone told me that they had their PowerBook replaced, because they experience a certain noise, a noise that I experience as well. Thus, mine might even be replaced...

...if not, though, what's the best way to fix a tiny little scratch? I'd rather not paint it...is there a way to sand it down or anything?

I was like that at first too.... now I am used to plenty of them! Nothing to worry about, it's just like beauty marks on a pretty woman!

hldan · Dec 11, 2004, 11:23 PM

Originally posted by tavilach:
I found my first little scratches on the back on my PowerBook, today. I though they were tiny little pencil marks, but they wouldn't erase. They're scratches, alright...damnit...

Someone told me that they had their PowerBook replaced, because they experience a certain noise, a noise that I experience as well. Thus, mine might even be replaced...

...if not, though, what's the best way to fix a tiny little scratch? I'd rather not paint it...is there a way to sand it down or anything?

It won't be your first or your last scratch especially if you use Sand paper to smooth out the existing ones. A notebook is gonna get more abuse no matter how well you take care of it.

tinman831 · Dec 12, 2004, 12:04 AM

A little scratch is probably the best thing for you psychologically since you might not be so paranoid about keeping your laptop in perfect condition. When I sent my "perfect" laptop in to have it fixed. It came back with a little scratch and I was pissed. I sent it in again to have them replace the cover. When I got it back, I was SOOO happy. As I was walking out the store with my laptop under my arm, the heavy glass door closed on me and hit my laptop causing a nice little scratch on it. Needless to say, I wanted to cry right there on the floor. But now I'm not too bothered by scratches and I can now enjoy my laptop to its fullest.

tavilach · Dec 12, 2004, 12:31 AM

The thing is...I've had it for four months, and I managed to keep it *perfect* even without being too overprotective.

I think this was caused by placing it on top of a spiral notebook. Poo.

Resell value...goes down...

Randman · Dec 12, 2004, 02:24 AM

But seriously.

tavilach · Dec 12, 2004, 02:33 AM

Originally posted by Randman:

But seriously.

But seriously.

Randman · Dec 12, 2004, 02:41 AM

A small scratch on the bottom is nothing. Does it impact the usage of said machine? Resale value? Are you more concerned in how much you can get for your machine or using it?
Get something like a radtech case for it and enjoy the damn computer.

tavilach · Dec 12, 2004, 03:11 AM

Originally posted by Randman:
A small scratch on the bottom is nothing. Does it impact the usage of said machine? Resale value? Are you more concerned in how much you can get for your machine or using it?
Get something like a radtech case for it and enjoy the damn computer.

Dude. I'm enjoying it plenty. You know as well as I that the first scratch is annoying.

...and resell value is important to me, as I will probably sell it eventually, and if that means sooner than later, it's a concern.

siflippant · 06:28 AM

Originally posted by tavilach:

Resell value...goes down...

In so many posts you go on and on about resell value... you haven't had your powerbook long (and before owning one you were posting many, many questions about when, how, why, what if? questions all over these boards for buying advice/do I go for the BTO? etc etc)...

Just enjoy your powerbook for what it is... a great machine!

tavilach · Dec 12, 2004, 07:18 AM

Originally posted by siflippant:
In so many posts you go on and on about resell value... you haven't had your powerbook long (and before owning one you were posting many, many questions about when, how, why, what if? questions all over these boards for buying advice/do I go for the BTO? etc etc)...

Just enjoy your powerbook for what it is... a great machine!

I'm a cheap Jew, though

!

Randman · Dec 12, 2004, 07:21 AM

Originally posted by tavilach:
I'm a cheap Jew, though !

Oi vey!

perbl · Dec 12, 2004, 01:22 PM

It's a damn computer, not a valuable piece of art. If you can't use it normally (which will cause wear&tear on both chassis, screen, optical drive, touchpad, keyboard+++) then stop use it and place it in a glass cabinet where you can admire your scratch free computer. Laptop computers are tools designed to be used for portable computing, not to be displayed as scratch free status symbols

Stop whining

TailsToo · Dec 12, 2004, 02:42 PM

How long before you were planning to sell it? I doubt that you would lose much value for a scratch... in fact, if you use it for a couple of years, it's doubtful that it wouldn't wind up with more.

mhuie · Dec 15, 2004, 07:26 AM

Why does it seem that every post you make you always hint at some kind of fraud?

You made the mistake of using your notebook on a spiral binder, and now you're trying to find a convenient way to get Apple to give you a new one?

You've got issues.

iREZ · Dec 15, 2004, 12:25 PM

Nerd

tungtied07 · Dec 15, 2004, 12:32 PM

Originally posted by mhuie:
Why does it seem that every post you make you always hint at some kind of fraud?

You made the mistake of using your notebook on a spiral binder, and now you're trying to find a convenient way to get Apple to give you a new one?

You've got issues.

2nd.
Just enjoy your pb!

Lancer409 · Dec 16, 2004, 04:22 AM

Originally posted by iomatic:
Try using the PowerBook. You won't notice it then.

quote of the month =)

i got a scratch on mine, after all this time, it's no biggie any more .. and it's pretty hard to see .. takes people a long time to find it when i tell 'em i scratched it. who cares. it looks better than any other electronic item i've owned this long (especially the ipod) .. who cares?

Lancer409 · Dec 16, 2004, 04:26 AM

Originally posted by tavilach:
Dude. I'm enjoying it plenty. You know as well as I that the first scratch is annoying.

...and resell value is important to me, as I will probably sell it eventually, and if that means sooner than later, it's a concern.

if we all know the first scratch is annoying, why do you have to post about it? and then get upset for catching flack? we arent ribbing you out of hate/anger/irritation. give it a few weeks and it wont bother you in the slightest.

dwood · Dec 16, 2004, 01:51 PM

typical mac user complaint

PER3 · Dec 16, 2004, 04:39 PM

Originally posted by tavilach:
I found my first little scratches on the back on my PowerBook, today.

Keep yer knees together, Honey...

xavier1 · Dec 16, 2004, 07:48 PM

Originally posted by iomatic:
Try using the PowerBook. You won't notice it then.

It worked for me.

Cheers

-XL

lightusr · Dec 18, 2004, 11:28 AM

If you want to get it fixed, ask for a quote from a repair shop on what they'd charge for both labor and materials to replace bottom of it. Then go to the store, drop your powerbook off, come back a week later and pay for their services.

Now you get to enjoy your scratch-free powerbook for a couple of weeks. When it happens again, rinse and repeat.

By the way, don't defraud apple and force them to fix stuff that wasn't their fault, it raises costs for them and for the rest of us.

flypenfly · Dec 18, 2004, 01:03 PM

I hope something happens and you get a Dent. That way you'll notice the scratch very little, and also you might cry a little which would bring me some Internet joy.

Also, I had my PB motherboard replaced twice and they insisted it has to fail one more time before they'll replace the whole thing, they're not gonna replace your entire PB because of a "noise". haha

Maflynn · Dec 18, 2004, 01:36 PM

Originally posted by flypenfly:
I hope something happens and you get a Dent. That way you'll notice the scratch very little, and also you might cry a little which would bring me some Internet joy.

Also, I had my PB motherboard replaced twice and they insisted it has to fail one more time before they'll replace the whole thing, they're not gonna replace your entire PB because of a "noise". haha

Merry Christmas to you too,

While Tavi is annoying, I wish no ill will towards him or anyone else.

OpenStep · Dec 18, 2004, 02:41 PM

About 4 months ago I dropped my 17" PowerBook off a tech bench and it smashed on the floor. The front got all dented in and the screen has a 1" hairline crack (somehow the goop didn't come out and it's really hard to notice it, guess I got lucky huh

) and I still use and love this system every day. Computers are a tool, not a work of art and as long as they continue to function even with cosmetic problems it doesn't bother me one bit. Like someone said laptops are designed to be ::gasp:: mobile so expect it to get scratched at the very least.

PowerBookOwner · Dec 18, 2004, 05:40 PM

Originally posted by tavilach:
The thing is...I've had it for four months, and I managed to keep it *perfect* even without being too overprotective.

I think this was caused by placing it on top of a spiral notebook. Poo.

Resell value...goes down...

So you just confessed in a public forum that the fault was your own. Wear and tear dude. It happens and certainly is not Apple's fault

Originally posted by tavilach:
Someone told me that they had their PowerBook replaced, because they experience a certain noise, a noise that I experience as well. Thus, mine might even be replaced...

And yet you would try to get it replaced using the "noise" that you suddenly remembered after you scratched your Powerbook?

And then everyone wonders why AppleCare is so suspicious of every repair. With people trying to take advantage of the system like this.

As many others have already said, how about you just start using your Powerbook and get over the the fact that it isn't new anymore. That is why you bought the Powerbook in the first place, right?

PowerBookOwner · Dec 18, 2004, 05:44 PM

Originally posted by lightusr:
If you want to get it fixed, ask for a quote from a repair shop on what they'd charge for both labor and materials to replace bottom of it. Then go to the store, drop your powerbook off, come back a week later and pay for their services.

Now you get to enjoy your scratch-free powerbook for a couple of weeks. When it happens again, rinse and repeat.

By the way, don't defraud apple and force them to fix stuff that wasn't their fault, it raises costs for them and for the rest of us.

Excellent suggestion.

johnzoidberg · Dec 18, 2004, 09:57 PM

Yes, I suggest you sand your machine to get rid of the scratches: Start sanding. Keeping sanding, until you see the circuit boards. Problem solved.