Can Apple Repair A Bent Macbook Chassis?

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Bring it in to any Apple Store for a free evaluation and estimate

. AppleCare+ will help off set the expense of accidental damage: If you have AppleCare+ it will cover a large portion of accidental damage.

How do you fix a bent corner on a MacBook Pro?

You can

use Soft Jaw Pliers or Soft Jaw Needle Nose Pliers to bend it back

. DeltaMac said: OP's dent is in the hinge area, so won't be as accessible as yours on the front corner. Unhinge the screen from the main body.

How much does it cost to fix a dropped MacBook?

For a 13” MacBook Pro, the cost is $269. If your screen or external closure is damaged, you'll have to pay a $99 service fee. Any other damage costs you $299. Your out-of-pocket costs to a broken screen for a MacBook Air under AppleCare+ would be a total of $348.

Does AppleCare cover external damage?

Furthermore, it will cover any accidental damage to your Mac during that time. You get two claims every 12 months, which can include screen damage or a broken keyboard.

You'll pay $99 to get the screen or other external damage fixed

, or $299 to cover all issues.

How much does AppleCare cost?

Standard AppleCare+:

one-time fee of $200 or $10 per month

. Including loss and theft protection: $270 or $13.50 per month.

Are dents covered by AppleCare?

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A warranty, any warranty, does not cover physical damage

. Officially, Apple will not repair “cosmetic damage”, under which dents, scratches, scrapes, etc.

Does Apple repair cosmetic damage?


Apple has never offered service for purely cosmetic damage

. If it still works fine, then they will not do anything. They only service functional issues with devices.

Can you fix a dent in a MacBook Air?

Repairing a dent in a MacBook uses the same technique used when removing dents from other aluminum materials but

requires a complete teardown of the device to access the damaged areas

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Can you fix a laptop dent?

Depends on where they are located.

Most times the dent can't be completely removed

, it is still slightly visible. It is not like one on a car where there are many techniques and tools available. In most cases, the part that is dented must be replaced.

Can laptops Bend?


Entire laptop can bend in that direction, with closed and especially with opened lid

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How do you unbend a laptop screen?

  1. Restart your laptop. …
  2. Close the laptop and reopen it. …
  3. Plug in an external monitor. …
  4. Update your video drivers. …
  5. Try to unstick your stuck pixels. …
  6. Try to fix your burn-in. …
  7. Check your screen and backlight connections. …
  8. Replace the screen.

Should I fix my Mac or get a new one?

Remaining Mac Life / Usability

As a general rule of thumb, it is probably better to replace your MacBook if the cost of repair is going to be at least the same as or more than the cost of a new one or if the machine is simply too old to spend that kind of money on anymore.

How long does a MacBook last?

The Average Life Expectancy of A MacBook, MacBook Air or MacBook Pro. A MacBook lasts

three to six years

on average which many users reported that their devices have lasted significantly longer. This is how long your MacBook Pro could last if you take care of it well, but there is no way to give you an exact answer.

Can you buy AppleCare after?

AppleCare coverage is offered when purchasing a Mac from Apple on its website and in stores, but

you can also add it after the fact

. Even if you didn't purchase your Mac from Apple, you can extend your warranty to three years and add physical damage protection within the first year of your original purchase.

What kind of damage does AppleCare cover?

Both AppleCare+ options provide repair or replacement hardware service for your iPhone. Depending on the plan you choose, you'll get

up to two incidents of accidental damage protection and up to two incidents of theft or loss coverage every 12 months

.

How long does AppleCare+ last on MacBook?

For Macs, AppleCare+ offers

three years

of service protection and phone support, and the price varies by model.

What is accidental damage AppleCare?

“Accidental Damage” means physical damage, breakage or failure of Your Covered Equipment due to an unforeseen and unintentional event occurring either due to handling (e.g., dropping the Covered Equipment or through liquid contact) or due to an external event (e.g., extreme environmental or atmospheric conditions).

Is AppleCare worth it for laptop?

In general, the editors at MacRumors feel that

AppleCare is worth getting for Apple laptops that you plan on keeping for longer than one year

, and ‌iPhone‌, iPads, and Apple Watches due to the accidental damage coverage.

Is AppleCare really worth it?

For one, Apple doesn't make cheap quality products. If there is a defect in the device by some bad luck, the one-year AppleCare easily covers the situation.

Though I would have loved a Theft and lost feature added into this category, that would definitely be worth picking up

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How long does AppleCare last?

Your plan coverage may continue beyond

24 or 36 months, on a monthly or annual basis, until canceled

. If you choose to continue coverage, your coverage will be subject to the then-current AppleCare+ Terms and Conditions.

Does AppleCare fix scratches on MacBook?

Answer: A: Apple Care+ will cover 2 instances of accidental damage for a reduced fee.

Scratches would fall under that category.

What is cosmetic damage on a Macbook?

Cosmetic damage is

damage that does not affect the functionality of a device

, though Apple's definition of this may differ from the user's. Because it does not affect a device's functionality, cosmetic damage is not covered by the warranty.

Can I cancel AppleCare after repair?


You may cancel this Plan at any time for any reason

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Is water damage covered by AppleCare?

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No, neither the original one year warranty nor the 2 year AppleCare+ extended warranty covers water damage

. However, AppleCare+ does cover up to 2 instances of hardware damage, including water damage, with a deductible. Water damage is not covered regardless of whether you have AppleCare or AppleCare+.

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