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    New undercase for late 08 MBP?

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by owais, Aug 9, 2009.

  1. owais

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    I opened my case at the bottom and 2 screws fell out, while trying to put them back in, they both got stuck half way and would go further in or out.

    im sure this messed the undercase up(the one were the screws go in and not the easy flap opening thing).
    It may also have casued some damage to the screw holes under the case lid which cant be replaced without replaceing the laptop i think.

    So now iv just left both screws out as its not affecting anything.

    would this affect my warranty at all if i damage the screw cases and could i order a new one from anyone?
     
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    I like how they quote $780 for 8GB of RAM on that page, while charging $1,000 when you go to order the actual laptop. :rolleyes:
     
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  4. owais

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    when the screws got stuck i had to use another stright screwdriver to push it out which caused it to leave marks and leave 2 slight dents in the case.

    Im 100% sure i had the right screw.

    I really dont mind as they are not noticeable and dont affect the laptop case being loose, i just dont want it to affect my warranty.
    im sure not have 2 screws wouldnt void a warranty right?

    Also i think i havent damaged any screw holes as the screw itself even when pulled out forcefully was fine.
     
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    my main problem is, has this happened to anyone and will it affect the warranty?
     
    owais, Aug 9, 2009
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    call applecare. best option for u right now.
     
    sathyaterry, Aug 9, 2009
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