Macbook 2008 case cracking

I have a white macbook 2ghz cpu, 1gb ram with the intel gma 950 graphics. Macbook pro stripped bare by ifixit once youve peeled the packaging away from your shiny new macbook pro, whats next. How to replace a broken lcd screen for a1278 and a1286 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and 15 in a follow along video guide format. Recently i found that the rubber bottom case of my macbook started falling off without any. My mid2007 white macbook has hairline cracks in the lower case around the vent. When i asked the tech about it he said that apple no longer offers to fix this problem. I still dont think they reinforced the area at all. Bottom case housing for apple macbook pro for sale ebay. Thanks for the suggestions so far guys and girls to add a little. Though generally pretty sturdy, apples macbook line suffers from a slight design flaw that results in the. This story, macbook cases still cracking up was originally published by macworld join the network world communities on facebook and linkedin to. Ibenzer macbook pro inch case a1278 release 20122008, plastic hard. It has never been dropped i dread to think what dropping it would do when normal usage makes it crack. Free macbook bottom case replacement program by apple.

With the external case screws removed, you can lift off the macbook air. Ive never seen anything like this on a computer, apple or otherwise. A long story short i have had a lot of top case problem with my macbook over the time that i have had it. Exchange your cracked macbook for a brand new macbook how to by jonathan. If the computer is being dispatched to an applecare repair center with other repairs, select symptom code z08, mb top case cracking. Pro unibody a1278 hinge clutch cover for macbook 2008 2009.

Call applecare and get a case number for the service centre, but you may have to go without your macbook for a. Macbook pro repair cracked screen repair ubreakifix. Mine hasnt started cracking yet, but its probably just a matter of time. 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. Macbook pro cracked lcd replacement 2008 2010 apple dollars. I am having no luck with my top case, the problem is currently that the top case is cracking and has somewhat made me quite annoyed. Laptop replacement keyboard for macbook pro inch a1278 2008 2009. I was scared to take of the display so i applied glue thru the crack. Sleek protective macbook pro cases, ready to make an impact, and take one. Take it to apple, there are no parts available other than the fans and antennas at the moment. Could be that the plastic was slightly damamged when the macbook was assembled, someone not being as careful as they should have been. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options.

It was one of the most popular product by apple aimed consumer and educational market. The first macbook was released by apple on 16 th may 2006 and now it is discontinue from 20 th july 2011 for consumer sales and from february 2012 for educational sales. Early 2008 white macbook body cracking apple community. Macbook pro 15 unibody late 2008 and early 2009 upper. 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. When i put up a post in april about how to clean a macbook case with mr. Browse new macbook pro cases in a variety of different colors, sizes, styles, grip fit, and featured designs. The goal is to investigate the possibility of a design defect, particularly with respect to the area on the base which comes in contact with the lid the feet along the top of the display and the magnet when it is closed. The adapter is fine for asynchronus file transfers, but for realtime recording and playback all bets are off. After numerous phone calls, letters and dealings with both the apple store in sydney and chatswood. Mosiso clear cover case for macbook pro a1278 version 20082012 add keyboard. So ive tried to collect as much information about these, so that i can get the most out of my product, and i figured that the problems with these are. I have tried to use the following method to install windows 10 on my early 2008 mac. Crack or splintering of plastics near palm rest edge.

Fixing a macbook cracked case the goggles do nothing. I have this issue on the macbook pro late 2008 model. Genuine apple macbook pro a1226 2007 bottom base case cover 6203967 mac41. Incase textured hardshell case with nanosuede for macbook pro thunderbolt 3 usbc next gallery image. Macbook fit guide fit your macbook to the right case. Installing windows 10 on macbook early 2008 without bootcamp black screen blinking cursor. If the computer is outside of warranty or not covered under applecare, select symptom code z07, mb top case cracking.

Likewise, were it a magnet issue, the problem would be localized to both sides of the top case, not just the right side. Exchange your cracked macbook for a brand new macbook. He rolls his sleeves up, cracks the case on his trusty macbook. In case of any other issue like macbook trackpad, keyboard, screen repair and service in mumbai just call. Open your macbook pro so the display is perpendicular to the upper case. Ive just got my new white macbook 2,4ghz, and so far i am enjoying as much as i could possibly do. Incase textured hardshell case with nanosuede for macbook air retina display usbc incase textured hardshell case with nanosuede for macbook pro thunderbolt 3 usbc previous gallery image. I have to wonder if apple went too thin with their macbook plastics. They did change the plastic they were using though for a different issue, which was to do with the discolouration of the macbooks. While holding the display and upper case together with your other hand, remove the 6 mm torx screw from the lower display bracket. A rather common fault on the macbook, unfortunately. Interestingly enough, the magnets in the macbooks display housing assembly are actually to the right of where the macbook has shown a penchant for cracking. Judging by what ive seen, here and elsewhere, my macbook has the worst case of spontaneous cracking. Genuine 2008 apple 17 macbook pro a1261 bottom case 6204273.

The replacement goes on about 5mm to the left of where it should end up, with the clips on the cover sliding into slots on the metal display case. Ibenzer macbook pro inch case a1278 release 20122008, plastic hard shell. 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. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Theres some cracking on the front interior of the machine, next to the trackpad. Place your opened macbook pro on a table as pictured.

Use the info obtained in step 2 to see if your macbook is listed in the compatibility list below. Laptop cover case for macbook pro 15 cd drive a1278 a1286 year 2008 2009 2010. Macbook pro cases protect from scratches, punctures. My old computer case had been cracked for a long time so i finally decided to. Likewise, were it a magnet issue, the problem would be localized to both sides of.

To determine which macbook you have, you can use your laptops serial number to find the model. White in late 2007, and shortly thereafter purchased the applecare support warranty which extended the support and warranty for 3 years, which just ended in september of 2010. Macbook pro retina screen mid 2014, macbook pro mid 2008, 2008, 2010, 2011 and 2012 a1278, a1278, a1297, a1286, a1425, a1502, a98 looking for another model send model number on whats app click here. The earliest i can get to the apple care store is monday so this will have to wait until then. So i would like to purchase a skin for the keyboard like this. Just had my black macbook uk model top case replaced due to cracking on the edges, it was done under apples replacement top case cracking issue warranty. It also did minor refreshes of the macbook air which will be around for years to come and the 17inch macbook pro which is probably toast, longterm. I first contacted apple support online about the problem.

A guide on how to remove the top case in a macbook. The case of the repaired macbook case david alison. How do i get windows 10 installed on my macbook pro late 2008. Lucas turns his attention away from software mods and focuses on the hardware. Buy lention hard case for macbook pro inch, late 2008 to mid 2012 model a1278, with keyboard cover and port plugs, matte finish case with rubber feet frost green. Im just waiting for something to start poking through the bottom. Just a couple months ago i had a small strip break off the front of the palm rest on my black mb purchased with applecare in january 2007. For what its worth, i got the crack in my case fixed at my local genius bar. We cracked open the 1st generation macbook air released in 2008.

Get the best deals on bottom case housing for apple macbook pro and find everything youll need to improve your home office setup at. I believe the touch bar is also paired to an ic on. Ive always been careful with the macbook it always travels in a padded case, etc but the apple store in cambridge, uk is refusing to repair the cracks. Gray marble cracked macbook 16 pro 15 2019 air 11 top bottom printed case.

I bought my macbook just over a year ago and have also had some issues with the case cracking. Macbook black keyboard protector apple ios os help. The worlds coolest macbook cases are available in here. Find cases and screen protectors for your mac against water, dust and shock. The case of the cracked macbook case david alisons blog. I have been reading about the problem with the macbook plastic case cracking at the front edge of the palmrest, where the screen spacers come down. The predominant theory seems to be that the plastic nubs meant to protect the screen when closing the macbook are actually applying a little too much pressure to the lower right edge of the casing, causing a section of the edge to break off. Hi, i am just wondering if anyone else is having problems with apple macbook cases cracking. My girlfriends spring 2008 macbook still cracked thats probably around 1. This group has been created in an effort to collect instances and images in which the plastic casing on apples macbook has cracked under normal usage. Ibenzer macbook pro inch case a1278 release 20122008.