small dent

[gal_amy]

I have a small dent on the back of the MBP, where one unscrews it to replace the ram.

It's very small, and ram works fine, but what else does this cover protect? I have apple care, but I doubt if I can get a new cover.

 

[jrichard012]

I think this is something you're going to have to live with. Apple Care doesn't cover user-caused issues. Besides, this little sucker adds character to your loved one. Also, it will be easy for you to identify the computer should it become separated from you. The area you described won't impact its operation in the least.

 

[gal_amy]

I think this is something you're going to have to live with. Apple Care doesn't cover user-caused issues. Besides, this little sucker adds character to your loved one. Also, it will be easy for you to identify the computer should it become separated from you. The area you described won't impact its operation in the least.

Thank you, I was concerned that down the road it might affect the ram's performance. I'm just a worry wort.

I call tech support and they were no help. Just told me to take it to a service center, which we don't have around here.

It has also been running very hot. I have to unplug the power cord, as it becomes even to hot to use.

I have a plastic laptop accessory that hold it at a slant so air goes underneat h it, but it's still too hot, mostly on the left side.

Macbook pro

 

[Eric559]

A dent will not be causing issues like that. It is simply a cosmetic issue and will not cause any performance problems.

Apple will most likely not fix it either unless you pay for it.

 

[jrichard012]

I'd be a little concerned about the heat issue, especially if it is a constant thing. This is a widely reported problem with Macs, especially after the 10.5.7 update.

I Googled excessive heat in Mac laptops and found this post. There are a bunch of hits on this subject, so maybe it might be worth the time to go through some.

I had a burning chunk of metal for a laptop after the 10.5.7 install and it would lock up after going into sleep mode. This is a unconventional solution but a Apple Creative buddy heard this on a recent tech podcast. I gave it a try and it worked. The overheating issue may be connected to a lack of a Ethernet interface listed under your available network services. This was a solution for my MacBook Pro.
Open System Preferences: Network. In the left hand column you'll have a list of available network services. If Ethernet isn't listed, hit the + sign at the bottom of the column. From the popup window, select Ethernet under the Interface pull down and hit Create.
That is it. Your laptop will now rest a little easier.

On the matter of a repair facility, I had an issue with my MBP. I took it in to a Genius who in turn sent it to the following repair facility. You might give them a call to get advice on how to proceed. That phone number looks like it might be to Apple Support, don't know for sure.

Authorized Repair Center
4949 Windfern Road
Houston, TX 77500
800-275-2273

Here's another location in Southern California:
Tech Room
1835 Newport Beach, CA 92627
949-706-5852
TechRoom