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    MBP fell, please help.

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by Estelio, Nov 19, 2008.

  1. Estelio

    Estelio Notebook Guru

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    I left my MBP on a pillow on the couch while I got some food. It fell off the couch two feet tops. It was lodged between the couch and a cheap desk with a brown stain.

    The edge of my computer now has a brown smudge from the pressure. Any ideas on how to remove this? My MBP was prestine until this happened and I am very upset.

    It doesn't look as though I can rub it off with a finger nail but I have been afraid to try much of anything.

    Please help.
     
    Estelio, Nov 19, 2008
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  2. ClearSkies

    ClearSkies Well no, I'm still here..

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    Try Mr Clean Eraser. What you're trying to remove is stain from the inner areas of the textured aluminum, and that (might) help.
     
    ClearSkies, Nov 19, 2008
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  3. BlackMac

    BlackMac Notebook Consultant

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    That sucks! Hope it turns out well for you :)
     
    BlackMac, Nov 19, 2008
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  4. StrongerThanAll

    StrongerThanAll Notebook Deity

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    ****, i would feel just as bad if i were, post some pics so we can have a better idea.. try a common pencil eraser (preferably the white ones).. i have used it for some other things and it worked pretty well..

    did it scratch or dent ur laptop?
     
    StrongerThanAll, Nov 19, 2008
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  5. Estelio

    Estelio Notebook Guru

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    All is well! Thank you Apple Gods!

    This was just a scratch. Do dents.
    I panicked for about 10 minuets and just used my lens cleaner and cloth to wipe the mark away. It definitely took some elbow grease though.

    I did snap a few photos. Keep in mind they are just from my iphone.
    Before:
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    After:
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    Whew! Nice job aluminum.
     
    Estelio, Nov 19, 2008
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  6. StrongerThanAll

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    yeah, looks great! :D
     
    StrongerThanAll, Nov 19, 2008
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  7. AuroraS

    AuroraS Notebook Virtuoso

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    Luckily you have carpet instead of hardwood floor!
     
    AuroraS, Nov 19, 2008
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  8. Estelio

    Estelio Notebook Guru

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    Yes, I was very lucky.

    Have you had bad luck with hardwood floors?
     
    Estelio, Nov 19, 2008
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  9. BlackMac

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    Good to hear you fixed it :)

    That's a massive relief im sure.
     
    BlackMac, Nov 19, 2008
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