I just dropped my macbook air
I just dropped my macbook air. What should my checklist contain for examining my mac for any damage? It has a case but I am still worried about it. The drop was about 2-3 ft. The drop was onto carpet but very thin carpet.
https://discussions.apple.com/message/25040045#25040045
The replies in the above thread may help.
Visible damage? Anything obviously loose or broken? (don't shake it vigorously to find out!).
If it looks ok, power on and check screen image, boot-up, accessing apps etc.
MBA's lack of moving parts helps keep down risk of damage.
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It seems to be working fine, only thing is one of the corners dented and when i opened the cover there was power from the dent everywhere and i inhaled it
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