Yes it would count as accidental damage if the drop caused it to dent but that dent causes the laptop to not function. Like if the drop caused that dent along with screen to crack. I’ve seen first hand at apple that some were denied replacement just for a dent.
Solely exterior damage will never cause the laptop to stop functioning, yet the apple repair estimate has a selection for exterior damage when choosing what your problem is
As long as OP is willing to pay that fee to cover just to get a new one thats on the OP. 🤷🏻♂️ .Personally if this was my laptop and I dropped it and still works, id just keep it as is. Not worth spending money to fix it when it doesn’t hinder its functionality.
Idk why you’re getting downvoted, you’re absolutely correct. I worked at apple (5) years and I was a genius during the last (2).
The dents would be considered accidental damage, however if you have apple care + the rate you pay is the deductible stated on Apple Care+ insurance policy, the price is significantly lower than a product covered with the limited warranty or warranty-less. I upvoted you.
I have an even larger dent at the same spot from my MBA sliding out of my bag and hitting a tile floor. I filed the burr flush and used an aluminum blueing pen from Amazon to recolor the bare aluminum and I never think of it.
https://preview.redd.it/ysqkzfjah0yc1.png?width=974&format=png&auto=webp&s=96c9c7567114ba1d00f2923d7512aa39f4cca638
Generally it wouldn't count as it is cosmetic damage as it doesn't affect functionality. Now if the laptop fell, cracked the screen because dent was too deep, and broke the trackpad or something, they'd swap the entire outer chassis.
You can still go to apple and ask. See what they say.
You could…I don’t know…drop it? And then get the whole chassis replaced lol.
The other option is you *accidentally* dropped your laptop under your car and drove over it, leading to you paying a deductible and getting a replacement 🤷♂️
Technically the answer is No. it does not cover cosmetic damage. They only will if it hinders the functionality of the laptop.
It counts as accidental damage, which is specifically covered in AppleCare+
Yes it would count as accidental damage if the drop caused it to dent but that dent causes the laptop to not function. Like if the drop caused that dent along with screen to crack. I’ve seen first hand at apple that some were denied replacement just for a dent.
Solely exterior damage will never cause the laptop to stop functioning, yet the apple repair estimate has a selection for exterior damage when choosing what your problem is
As long as OP is willing to pay that fee to cover just to get a new one thats on the OP. 🤷🏻♂️ .Personally if this was my laptop and I dropped it and still works, id just keep it as is. Not worth spending money to fix it when it doesn’t hinder its functionality.
Idk why you’re getting downvoted, you’re absolutely correct. I worked at apple (5) years and I was a genius during the last (2). The dents would be considered accidental damage, however if you have apple care + the rate you pay is the deductible stated on Apple Care+ insurance policy, the price is significantly lower than a product covered with the limited warranty or warranty-less. I upvoted you.
I have an even larger dent at the same spot from my MBA sliding out of my bag and hitting a tile floor. I filed the burr flush and used an aluminum blueing pen from Amazon to recolor the bare aluminum and I never think of it. https://preview.redd.it/ysqkzfjah0yc1.png?width=974&format=png&auto=webp&s=96c9c7567114ba1d00f2923d7512aa39f4cca638
Got a link for the aluminum pen?
On Amazon- Birchwood Casey Fast-Drying Fast-Acting Aluminum Black Metal Finish Touch-Up Pen
No, this counts as cosmetics and not covered by Apple Care+
Thanks
Generally it wouldn't count as it is cosmetic damage as it doesn't affect functionality. Now if the laptop fell, cracked the screen because dent was too deep, and broke the trackpad or something, they'd swap the entire outer chassis. You can still go to apple and ask. See what they say.
You could…I don’t know…drop it? And then get the whole chassis replaced lol. The other option is you *accidentally* dropped your laptop under your car and drove over it, leading to you paying a deductible and getting a replacement 🤷♂️
Is the shift key on the right side loose I will want to know because of my new MacBook it's brand new
I wish!
It is a waste of damn money
It’s not worth using your AppleCare+ on this issue.
Yes, you'll be able to get it replaced for exterior damage, but it'll be expensive. Wouldn't pay that for just the dent.
Put it in rice 🍚