How Durable/Strong Are Our Macbooks?
Hey all, just curious. I sometimes worry that I'm too rough with mine, as we all tend to get complacent and not think about things. Just wanted to get your take!
Ethan
I use a macbook 4.1 (from mid 2008). The plastic is very susceptible to damage (much more susceptible than my work Acer from 2006). I believe the main problems are caused by two plastic ridges that are at the top of the bezel about 1" from the sides of the computer. Over time it will break off pieces of the bezel and the palmrest.
Apple corrected this design feature in later macbooks (the ridge runs the entire circumference of the bezel which reduces the force being applied to the palmrest and bezel when you close it). I believe this problem applies only to the 3.1 and 4.1.
You can figure out what model of macbook you have by clicking on the Apple logo on the top-left of your screen, then "about this mac", and "More Info..."
BTW the plastic on the top and bottom of my mac also has various cracks.
So, the rule of thumb is be very careful with it if you have one of these models.
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