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Damaged MacBook Pro Case!
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<blockquote data-quote="pigoo3" data-source="post: 1103466" data-attributes="member: 56379"><p>If the parts were under $100-$200...I would say do the replacement (depending on the model & it's current value). From the OP's description...it sounds like the damage is mostly cosmetic...with the ethernet port not accessible due to the bent body. Personally, I would get a small flat-tipped screwdriver or a needle nose pliers...and try to bend the aluminum to make the ethernet port accessible. If it's a Unibody MBP...this may be harder.</p><p></p><p>The case is already bent...so any extra cosmetic scratches from the tools probably wouldn't be a "biggie".<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /></p><p></p><p>I know folks don't like the "ugly" cosmetic issues...but those replacement parts can be pretty pricey. Even more if a "professional" needs to install the part(s).</p><p></p><p>- Nick</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="pigoo3, post: 1103466, member: 56379"] If the parts were under $100-$200...I would say do the replacement (depending on the model & it's current value). From the OP's description...it sounds like the damage is mostly cosmetic...with the ethernet port not accessible due to the bent body. Personally, I would get a small flat-tipped screwdriver or a needle nose pliers...and try to bend the aluminum to make the ethernet port accessible. If it's a Unibody MBP...this may be harder. The case is already bent...so any extra cosmetic scratches from the tools probably wouldn't be a "biggie".;) I know folks don't like the "ugly" cosmetic issues...but those replacement parts can be pretty pricey. Even more if a "professional" needs to install the part(s). - Nick [/QUOTE]
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