How durable is the macbook pro june 2012

I am wondering because, well I have a hardbody case on the bottom of my mbp and when i try to take it off i hear a noise and I fear that I may accidently dent or bend the unibody of the macbook so I am wondering how durable this macbook is?

Pretty durable - I've had MacBook Pros (and, before that, PowerBook G4s) and have never put a dent in the casing nor even scratched it. I don't know what sort of 'noise' you might be hearing when you take the cover off the bottom of your MacBook Pro - maybe it's the plastic on the 'cover'? But I don't think that you need to worry about the bottom casing being damaged if your 'cover' is from a reputable manufacturer such as Speck.
Good luck,
Clinton

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I woke up to a loud bang and somehow my MacBook had fallen off my desk, there Afars to be no major damage, but when I close the laptop it seems to not want to close quite all the way, and it make a slight scraping noise when I open it but other than that it seems ok should I be concerned?

1. Backup your data.
2. Take the computer to an Apple store for a free diagnosis.
Best.

How can connect my macbook pro mid 2012 to my imac 21.5 inch mid 2010 ?? I want to use imac like a display for macbook.

How can connect my macbook pro mid 2012 to my imac 21.5 inch mid 2010 ?? I want to use imac like a display for macbook.

Target Display Mode: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
with a mini display to mini display cable. Attach it to the Thunderbolt port on your MBP and to the mini display port on your iMac.
How do I enable TDM?
Make sure both computers are turned on and awake.
Connect a male-to-male Mini DisplayPort or ThunderBolt cable to each computer.
Press Command-F2 on the keyboard of the iMac being used as a display to enable TDM.
Note: In Keyboard System Preferences, if the checkbox is enabled for "Use all F1, F2, etc. keys as standard functions keys," the key combination changes to Command-Fn-F2.

How resilient is the macbook pro unibody from scratches?

How resilient is the macbook pro unibody from scratches? I get a little OCD about these things lol

It scratches easily. Handle it with care.

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Hey guy, this is not a question bu more of an answer. I have read many forums with people wanting to up there res on the macbook pro from 1280x800 to something higher. i got my 13" MAcbook pro mid 2012 to run on the 1440x900 although its blurry and this is how. Firstly you want to download and instal switchresX. open the app go into last option (colour lcd), go to the custom resolution tab, click the + button on the buttom left, the at the top chage the option to scaled resolution, change the res to horizontal: 1440 and vertical:900. click ok then apply now experimental. reboot your make go into system preferences, display, scaled and select the one you just created. All done .

Your best option would be to sell yours and buy a used, unscratched model. A case replacement by apple is going to cost a small fortune.

How easy does the MacBook Pro case bend?

Hello All,
I've been waiting for the problems with the MacBook Pro to slow down before I purchase one. But, I've recently read numerous stories (on this and other forums) about the case bending in various places.
From what I have read, it sounds like the aluminum case has weak spots and will bend with little pressure.
The complaints I have read indicated that the area around the CD-ROM drive may bend slightly where you rest your palms while typing.
It sounds like the bends are usually minor, but occasionally more severe.
My question is:
Is this something that is fairly common?
Is this just one of the issues that people don't complain about much since it is mostly cosmetic?
I have never owned one of the Aluminum Mac Portables. So, I can't judge this for myself. And, I'm not particularly sure that the local dealer would let me flex on the computer a bit to see if it would bend.
The iBook we have is plastic. So, that obviously wouldn't have the same potential.
I guess I am just asking what everyone's experience is with this. It would be helpful to me to determine whether this is a machine that I should continue considering (once the bugs are worked-out) or if I should stick with a plastic machine like the iBook when the new models come out.
I imagine that both PowerBook and MacBook Pro owners would be able to comment on the potential for the aluminum case to bend.
Thank you in advance for your answers and experience.

So it is very stiff then?
I guess I got the impression that over time the panel would bend slightly from resting your hands on it.
I am wanting something that is very durable, and won't become easily damaged when I finally purchase another computer.
Some people have mentioned that it bent slightly, or that the edges of the CD-ROM drive could make an impression on the case from the weight of your hands resting on the case (or maybe with a little pressure).
So, I was concerned that this might be something that I should consider when evaluating which machine I should get as my next computer.
I should add that I do also have a young daughter that will sometime use the computer to play with her programs and such.
So, structural strength is very important.
I am generally not concerned with out current machines because the keyboards are very solid (especially with the Mac Mini and iMac G3).
But, with a machine that has the keyboard and palm-rest built-in, I would be concerned that it might be easily damaged if the material is not strong enough.

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I have a MacBook Pro 15' and an iPad 2 with a Smart Cover. Every now and then, if I carry both in my hands, I stack the iPad on top of the MacBook Pro. I will hear a sound of metal VS metal and I have figured what it was. The hinge of the Smart Cover was rubbing against my MBP. I was wondering, can the 2 scratch each other? I have noticed wear on the metal Smart Cover hinges, and was wondering if the same thing could happen to my MBP.
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Aluminum, while flexible and lightweight, is a very soft metal. Apple was very careful with engineering the MBP to round the edges and make the shell as damage proof as possible. Still, with a little bit of hand pressure, you can cut into aluminum with an everyday table knife. That should tell you something.

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I purchased a brand new Macbook Pro from a seller on eBay
It's an MD102 June 2012
On the bottom it has 'TM 2010'
Why is this?? Why isnt it 'TM 2012'?
See below for a picture I took (with serial blanked out):
I checked online with the serial number and the laptop identified seems to be the correct one - Core i7, 2.9Ghz etc
I spoke to Apple support yesterday who were clueless (but polite and helpful otherwise) - they said they only do software tech support and not hardware
I went into an Apple store near me on Sunday and looked at one of their machines
The only ones they had on display where retina models - and they all had 'TM 2012'
Am I missing something here?
Thanks
Omar

i guess no one knows the answer
i went into an apple store and showed one of the apple 'genius' help people
they came up with an idea that the case was made 2 years ago, but that the internals were ok

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I have a 2011 high end macbook pro 13 and when ever I go to use it and look at the hinge, I always have doubts about the hinge. Why such a small peice of plastic as a hinge? I am wondering how much the hinge can take. Is it fragile(you can break the hinge by normal opening and closing) or is it durable (you can open and close it as much as you want and it won't break-of coarse there is a limit). Please give me an idea on how durable it is. I usually try to prevent from opening or closing it normally. I always baby my products and just want to stop my endless worry about the hinge. Please no bad comments. Thanks!

Strong enough that in normal use it should last 4-8 years without a problem. If you abuse it, Yanking it open and closed repeatedly, it may only last a very short time.
Why are you bothered by the strength? Is it not working correctly?

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What is the normal temperature and how to keep it there

tmorphey,
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Dear member:
I am considering the purchase of a new MacBook Pro to replace my aging notebook. After reading reviews and reports from customers it became apparent to me that many users are experiencing problems with the new Intel technology and the new notebooks.
1. What problems are all of you experiencing with the new notebooks ?
2. How does the performance compare with that of the Power PC notebooks ?
3. How are companies doing in regards to converting their software to run on the new Intel machines ?
4. Initial reports on Rosetta seem to reveal it is not as fast as Apple initially claimed. How is Rosetta running and what software can't be run with it ?
What other advice would you have for me ? Should I purchase the new MacBook Pro or wait until all issues have been properly addressed ?
Thank you in advance for your help and suggestions.
Best regards,
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1. What problems are all of you experiencing with the new notebooks ?
I only have two complaints. The first is the display 'buzzing' if it's not turned onto maximum brightness. I run my display at maximum 90% of the time, so it's not that big of an issue. The second complaint is that every once in a while I can hear a slight buzz, which some have attributed to a noisy power supply within the MBP.
2. How does the performance compare with that of the Power PC notebooks ?
I used a 15" G4 Powerbook for years, and this is much faster. Like night and day faster. I wouldn't go back.
3. How are companies doing in regards to converting their software to run on the new Intel machines ? It's hit or miss, but I think Apple has been so quick on getting the machines out (and demand for them has been so high) that some companies are struggling to get their software out as quickly as they'd like. The universal binaries that I've used have been great and fast.
4. Initial reports on Rosetta seem to reveal it is not as fast as Apple initially claimed. How is Rosetta running and what software can't be run with it ?
Honestly, I haven't seen this. I have a dual 2.0Ghz, and MS Office runs just fine under rosetta. I don't use any pro apps so I can't speak for those.
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Welcome to the Apple family, I’m glad to hear that you have purchased a new MacBook Pro with Retina Display. Our marketing pages state that the 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina Display can last up to 9 hours. However, please keep in mind that battery life will definitely vary by use and configuration. Our technical specifications page provides more information on the testing that was conducted to determine battery life:
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http://www.apple.com/macbook-pro/specs-retina/
Testing conducted by Apple in July 2014 using preproduction 2.5GHz quad-core Intel Core i7–based 15-inch MacBook Pro units, preproduction 2.2GHz quad-core Intel Core i7–based 15-inch MacBook Pro units, and preproduction 2.8GHz dual-core Intel Core i5–based 13-inch MacBook Pro units. The wireless web test measures battery life by wirelessly browsing 25 popular websites with display brightness set to 12 clicks from bottom or 75%. The HD movie playback test measures battery life by playing back HD 720p content with display brightness set to 12 clicks from bottom or 75%. The standby test measures battery life by allowing a system, connected to a wireless network and signed in to an iCloud account, to enter standby mode with Safari and Mail applications launched and all system settings left at default. Battery life varies by use and configuration. See www.apple.com/batteries for more information.
If you’d like to learn more about maximizing your battery life, see this helpful resource:
Apple - Batteries - Maximizing Performance
http://www.apple.com/batteries/maximizing-performance/#macbook
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How to maintain a macbook pro mid 2012's battery life

Hello,
I know that there are a lot of past posts of this, but they still leave me unanswered. Being a recent windows user, I don't know everything there is to know about macs, however the one thing I do know is how expensive they are, so I want to keep everything in tact for as long as possible.
One of the key things I have realised from these discussions is that people are saying it's bad to leave a mac charging, it's bad to fully decharge a mac, and it also seems alright to not charge it fully or decharge it fully before charging. These were all kind of confusing to me as I thought to keep a battery healthy, you had to completelly drain it before charging it, charge it fully whenever you charge it, and it didn't hurt to keep it charging constantly.
Now for anyone who doesn't want to read all thet above, the key things I want to know are:
How to keep the battery healthy
Will fully decharging it affect it
What happens if I don't fully decharge before charging/ what happens if I don't charge it all the way
What happens if I leave it charging constantly
And if I am charging it on and off at school, what will happen (i.e. one period I charge it 20%, then unplug it and then charge it another 20% the next period)
Thanks for all your answers in advance, and cheers for reading all this. I hope you can clear me up .

Hugo Boss 5321 wrote:
One of the key things I have realised from these discussions is that people are saying it's bad to leave a mac charging, it's bad to fully decharge a mac, and it also seems alright to not charge it fully or decharge it fully before charging. These were all kind of confusing to me as I thought to keep a battery healthy, you had to completelly drain it before charging it, charge it fully whenever you charge it, and it didn't hurt to keep it charging constantly.
FALSE information. You may leave your MBP attached to the charger as much as you want. It cannot over charge. Avoid draining the battery completely. That will shorten battery life.
I keep mine charging all the time but about one per mont will use it with just the batter yo about the 40% charge level.
And if I am charging it on and off at school, what will happen (i.e. one period I charge it 20%, then unplug it and then charge it another 20% the next period)
You sometimes have to deal with realities. When Ac is available, use it, but it will not be so at all time. It will not have a great adverse affect on the battery.
Here are some articles that you should read that will fill in the details:
http://www.apple.com/batteries/notebooks.html
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1446
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1473
Ciao.

How many bits (64 or 32) has the macbook pro 13" 2012

I am new to mac and I would likie to know how many bit it has because i want to run adobe after effect
thanks !
mathieu

You can boot into 32-bit or 64-bit mode and you can run applications that are both 32 and 64 bit. Adobe After Effects (in the newest version, at least) will allow you to run it in 64-bit mode.
Hope this helps,
Clinton

Can i replace the macbook pro (mid 2012) battery

myself or have to take it to service center because its buit in??

Additional ram uses a negligible amount of energy so the usage issue is more likely related to the applications being run and things like the screen brightness level, radio, i.e., Bluetooth, wireless, devices and their load.
And batteries do degrade over time so watching them is usually the easiest thing to do.
Also, look at your charging habits...deep discharging of a Lithium-Ion battery on a regular basis is actually detrimental to the life of the battery. Despite some of the guidance you will see around here, a Lithium-Ion battery that is only discharged to 50% before being recharged will have three to four times the lifetime of a battery discharged to shutdown. Leaving the battery on the charger most of the time does not hurt it, just take it off and discharge half way once or twice a month so it gets some exercise.
Leaving the MBP on the charger will not overcharge the battery...they have circuitry that stops the charging when the battery hits 100% and then restarts to top off the battery when the charge trickles down to 93-95%.
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