Flaking black macbook case

My macbook that i have had for around 2 years is starting to have structure issues. Starting 3 weeks ago all of a sudden cracks in the main casing started to form. I don't really move my laptop (ie no wear and tear) its mostly stationary. The first crack was on the left side, top of the frame at the edge where you normally rest your left wrist when typing. The rack was 1mm inset from the edge running 2 inches vertically. This piece ended up flaking off a day later now exposing a small amount of metal i assume from the hd. I attributed this to a oh well issue. Now today in the bottom right of the enclosure where my right wrist sits, the same is happening.
so questions are. 1. is this happening to anyone else?
2. its obviously happening from the friction my writs are making contacting it. It there any way to repair/ prevent.
3. Is this covered or would i have to replace the enclosure to have it fixed.

Your image link doesn't work, unfortunately.
However, based on what you mentioned in your initial post, what you're seeing is a fairly common problem that is unofficially acknowledged by Apple, so you have a decent chance of having the part replaced at no cost. These cracks in the case near the trackpad are caused by the bumpers in the display.
Only the folks at the store can say for sure if the replacement is free, so you'll have to make an appointment and bring the computer in.
~Lyssa

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I think you are in the right place.
I imagine that what is happening has happened to others. If you have the Applecare extended warranty it's possible that you could claim this under that program. Perhaps Apple might counter that it's fair wear & tear though that shouldn't be the case within the 3 yr extended warranty period.
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