MacBook Pro Case Deformity

I've had my MBP for about 4 months, but I've just noticed that the case has begun to deform.
The main area of deformation is on the lower part of the laptop. Specifically, the top plate (ie the plate with the speaker grills, keyboard and trackpad) is coming away from the lower case in the bottom left hard corner (ie the corner closest to me that doesn't have the optical drive). It appears that the top left hard corner is becoming loose as well.
I've never made any modifications to the system or opened the case in anyway.
Anyway, I'd welcome any advice as to what I should do about it, because obviously I'm not happy that my laptop's joints are popping.

Have you checked your battery? Take it out and look for any swelling, splitting, or any deformity. Place it on a flat surface. Does it rock back and forth?
I say this because a swelling battery, which Apple has had some, will cause the deformity you talk about as the battery will push the case and components up and outward. Also check if you battery was on the exchange list if you have not yet done so.
Check back and let us know what you come up with.

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