My friend had cause my MBA had a dent just now..want to ask how much to change the casing or repair it?really annoying when see the dent..my MBA is the previous model,late 2011 or middle 2011

Look for member "Wei" here.
He is a master repair guy for Apple devices.

https://forum.lowyat.net/user/wei

This post has been edited by SurpriseZZZZZ: Jul 15 2012, 08:41 PM

Pm Wei dy,waiting reply.apple retailer store like machine tat provide service can repair also?or want to call apple to ask?

since the damage isnt part of something they'd cover it's up to you to search for a third party solution.

you could send it to machines but I wouldn't be able to vouch for them as I've never sent any of my machines to machines.

+1 for wei. and vr tech if wei isn't able to help.

Did wei repair for iPad dent as well ? :hmm

How to contact vr tech if Wei unable to help?

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Added on July 15, 2012, 9:53 pmIt dent serious?very sad and quite angry nw T.T

This post has been edited by kairylim: Jul 15 2012, 09:53 PM

Not very serious in my case. Yours very serious ?

I'm nt sure count as serious another,but vry annoying when see my Mac.hope to fix it fast,it ruined my mood..

http://www.apple.com/my/buy/service.html

he doesn't handle idevices anymore iianm, but you could always pm him to confirm.

basicly how much will it cost?and the warranty still got?

its impossible to "fix" dented aluminum, you only have an option to replace the unibody.
which will cost a lot although I'm not too sure of the cost.

warranty doesn't cover damages which you yourself caused. a dent would fall under just that.

my fix mean repair,sorry for the wrong word ><
i won't mind to replace it,just hope get back its perfect condition,and i just wonder the warranty issue,will it void if replace the casing?

nope... if u send to QCD yes.. warranty straight void
If VR depends on the dent.. major dent u jialiat liao

don't think it will be void if you send it to Apple to do the replacements.
give Apple Care a call to get the right consult

what's jialiat?


(as it pains me to say this) there's wisdom in the line in bold.

@ ts -

http://support.apple.com/kb/HE57

This post has been edited by olivur: Jul 16 2012, 12:03 AM

i think just minor dent,since i touch it,i din feel like having a hole on it.so i think the warranty still got ba?
so its better send to wei if he still got repair mac or VR right?if repair by them the warranty still got?

i would do this if really can't settle by other,cause i think send to apple to repair it would cost more.and still the same problem,if i send back to apple to replace the casing,the warranty status how?won't void it?

not 100% sure on your question, thats why i suggested you to contact Apple Care on my post above.
this is their number 1800803638

i had called apple care,the guy said call or pay a visit to AASP for service or repair,since its a physical damage,so its not cover by warranty.after repair,the current warranty will return.

did they inform you the cost of replacing the unibody?

nope,the guy said not sure for the cost,i think its base on the AASP~any suggestion for which place to repair it?

bring it to VR tech or Mac City

so i think VR tech is the choice?since im not from kl,im from kuantan,i need to pay a visit to thr?

i know its a minor dent,not serius,but i want it stay on perfect condition
anyone having same experience?just want to know the range of price for change the casing.

if its there, i suggest you buy a hard case to cover it.
it won't be visible anymore

i dont want to use hard case,since i want it light weight and the thickness ><
and worry bout backfire that will cause by hard case or maybe other casing.i just prefer use sleeve.

Mine dropped and the trackpad cracked and dents everywhere couldn't even on lol replaced it few years ago rm1000++ at Gardens there

Backfire???

A hard case would reduce the heat dissipation, since the alu unibody acts as a heatsink for the MBA.

My MBA 13"'s temperature heats up whenever I put my Speck casing on.

but i saw someone post a pic before tat the macbook become yellowish due to using hard case or maybe other case,like being burn before.is tat call backfire?or got another name?><

your best choice is to get rid of it at lower than market price and purchase a new one since mountain lion just launched. sell it at a discount price (prepared to loose extra RM300 on top of market value) and purchase a new unit.
once and for all.

i will try to sell it~ thanks for your suggestion.

Rather lose 300 ringgit than put up with a perfectly functional machine. Some people have all the money. I salute you.

my MBP has more serious dent..but i just ignore it lol.

any update from TS?

can u upload the dented MBA? see how bad it is

i dont think that dent would be noticeable to public, just as long you ignore the dent, dont look at it..then it will be ok...

the shell normally cost rm400++++

A normal dell studio shell also 2++,

Apple sure higher.

Just found this thread. I found a cheaper solution which is to get it from eBay.

Need whole LCD plus case change
Over rm1000