Kensington Security Locks don't Fit into Kensington Security Slot

Hello all, I'm just about to go back to college and I have this new MBP. Considering my dorm is in an uptown manhattan brownstone, I'm kinda worried about my MBP's security. So I decided to use a cable lock as a mild theft deterrent when I leave to shower, etc. But the problem is, after all the Kensington security cables I've tried, none would fit, even though on the MBP's specs page, it says "Kensington cable lock slot" for security.
As you can read in these reviews, it seems that many people w/ MBPs can't get their cable locks to work:
http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore?spart=T7229LL%2FA#re v
I have tried their keyed and combo locks, as well as trying a display port screw lock (but due to the design of the MBP's DVI port, the screw lock cannot mount), to no avail. Nothing will work.
So besides from ordering a locked down metal case or a safe (which will be quite tedious every time I need to go somewhere), what should I do? (And yes, I will have the software anti-theft things installed)

No, the lock comes with three seperate spacers that fit around the head of the lock where it fits into the computer, thus preventing the lock from moving on the computer and scratching the casing. The lock also included a 'base plate' which allows you to screw it into a desk, table, wall etc. if you have nothing that you could securely put the cable around.
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