appleinsider.com - 4/8/2009
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Apple is privately acknowledging an issue with the enclosure on some of its white 13-inch MacBooks, which in some cases have seen the formation of hairline cracks during normal usage patterns.
geardiary.com - 4/16/2009
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geardiary.com —
My smartphone holds my whole life. I answer
my emails on it, balance my checkbook, manage my...
calendar, my tasks, browse the web, and even occasionally make phone calls. Sometimes I think my MacBook feels neglected, since I often reach for my ...
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Can a Redfly replace my MacBook?
cgi.ebay.com - 4/3/2009
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Just so everyone knows, this auction is relisted
because ebay removed is saying that my links were...
against policy, which they were NOT. I talked to ebay and they even admitted there fault and it was not against policy, but even then.. it does not ...
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Apple MacBook with Apple Logo as LCD Second Monitor! - ...
chipchick.com - 4/13/2009
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chipchick.com —
The BookEndz Docking Station has added to their
line new models that are now compatible with the...
13″ Unibody Apple MacBook and 15″ MacBook Pro both released late last year. For those who may not be familiar with these docking ...
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Bookendz Docking Station Now Available for Unibody ...
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Apple parece ter finalmente reconhecido oficialmente o problema de rachaduras em MacBooks brancos
MacMagazine —
... De acordo com o AppleInsider, a empresa teria enviado um comunicado aos seus centros autorizados nos Estados Unidos (mas espera-se que as instruções valham para qualquer lugar, inclusive o Brasil) informando-lhes que existem, de fato, quatro áreas da case de MacBooks susceptíveis a pequenas rachaduras: sua parte frontal (logo abaixo do descanso de punho e trackpad), as áreas em volta das portas de entrada e saída (I/O), os cantos traseiros e a área de ventilação de trás. ...
Apple Privately Admits White MacBook's Notorious Crack Problem [Unconfirmed]
Gizmodo —
And lo, the winged horse of the Apocalypse bounded through the sky: Apple is acknowledging the white MacBook's legendary hairline cracks along the bottom enclosure, and will actually fix it, regardless of your warranty. An internal bulletin reportedly circulated last month to service providers points out four specific areas of the case that are especially to hairline cracking: the front, under the palmrests and trackpad, around the I/O ports, near back rear corners, and around the rear vents. When examining your cracked out MacBook, if the service ...
Apple fixing cracks in white plastic MacBooks
Crave: The gadget blog —
... Apple has apparently begun to acknowledge the existence of small white cracks in older plastic MacBooks, according to a report.
AppleInsider says Apple service providers started receiving notices last month that the plastic chassis ... Originally posted at News - Apple
Is your MacBook on crack? Take it back
CrunchGear —
... The bottom casing cracking issue that some folks have been experiencing in their 13-inch white MacBooks is real and Apple is willing to replace your MacBook if it happens to you, so sayeth the latest Apple service bulletin. ...
Apple takes notice of hairline cracks on plastic Macbooks
Tech Ticker —
... the bottom casing.
Providers were reportedly asked to inspect the MacBook carefully to determine whether the cracks could be the result of the notebook haven been dropped or other accidental damage caused by the owner.
In the event that providers are unable to identify signs that the user is at fault for the cracks, they’re advise to escalate the notebook for coverage by Apple, regardless of whether its 1-year limited warranty has expired.
[Via Appleinsider]
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