MacBook uneven bottom.

I was going to put my MacBook rocks.
On a hard flat surface, my MacBook rocks like a table with uneven legs would rock. It's not enough to return it for, but I noticed it for the first time today because I usually compute on my lap.
Anyone else notice this?

I have a solution that solves this....some of you may not believe me but I will share my experience with you. A few months ago, I purchased a 15" Powerbook which was uneven out of the box. I was thinking about it and thought the shape of the aluminum can slightly warp due to the heat caused inside the Powerbook. Is'm pretty sure Aluminum has a very high melting point but this i the only reason I could come up with. In order to test my theory, I got a cooling pad (like a notebook cooler from Antec) and placed it under my Powerbook. I left the powerbook running for 48hrs straight along with the cooling pad turned on at full speed. I took the Powerbook off the pad after 48 hours and it was perfectly even. That shakiness that plagued the machine when I first got it no longer existed. After that, I always ran the cooling pad when my Powerbook sat at my desk and have never faced this issue since. And that's the end of my "Uneven Powerbook story"!.

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Black bumper on bottom of macbook

The bottom of my 2010 macbook pro has 4 round black bumpers, and one is missing. How do I order a replacement?

Hello Ronald,
It sounds like you are missing one of the bottom case feet on your MacBook Pro. I found an article with steps to replace the feet on the MacBook Pro:
A MacBook Pro covered by the Apple Limited Warranty or by an AppleCare Protection Plan may receive a replacement foot without charge. A MacBook Pro that is out-of-warranty may have a charge associated with the replacement.
Note: For consumers, who are covered by consumer protection laws or regulations in their country of purchase or, if different, their country of residence, the benefits conferred by Apple's One Year Limited Warranty or by an AppleCare Protection Plan are in addition to all rights and remedies conveyed by such consumer protection laws and regulations, including but not limited to these additional rights.
You may choose between three options to receive a replacement bottom case foot:
Assisted service
Visit an Apple Retail Store. Set up an appointment with a Genius.
Visit an Apple Authorized Service Provider. Find one here.
Self service
Order a bottom case foot replacement DIY kit. Contact Apple.
If you decide to replace the feet yourself, the article also includes steps to guide you in doing this. You can find the full article here:
MacBook Pro: Bottom case foot replacement DIY instructions
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht5236
Thank you for posting in the Apple Support Communities.
Best,
Sheila M.

The bottom case for my Macbook has come off, is the replacement kit free to order?

I don't live near an apple store so ideally I would like to order the macbook replacement bottom case kit. How much would this cost to order or is it free?

There is this:
http://www.apple.com/support/macbook-bottomcase/
No guarantee it is exactly what you encountered, but it is something.

Bottom sheet of metal seems loose. It makes a noise when I put pressure on it, and the screw looks slightly misplaced.

MacBook Air - Bottom sheet of metal seems loose. It makes a noise when I put pressure on it, and the screw looks slightly misplaced.

loctite (liquid plastic bonding agent for screws) broke loose holding a screw to the bottom plate.
make an appt. with your local Apple store for a quick fix, easy remedy.

IPad 2 with MacBook Pro or iMac

Hi guys,
I'm going to buy an iPad 2 in about a month, so my first question to those of you with them, is 32GB or 64GB (16GB is too small for me). Has anyone regretted buying either model? My current iPod Touch 4th gen 32GB is perfect for my needs on there.
Next question, black or white? I know white looks cool, but does it make the screen look dull etc?
I am a student in my second year at high school. I am currently using a three year old Dell Inspiron laptop that is really low spec, and looking to upgrade. With my iPad 2 should I buy a 27" iMac (will wait until the new ones arrive as want quad-core without buying top-of-line) or the new 15" MacBook Pro (bottom-spec)? Both look really good computers.
I currently use Microsoft Office a lot, would use Parallels to switch to Windows a lot, I would use all of iLife a lot too. Don't do any gaming though. As the MBP and iMac are a similar price, is the extra screen space or the extra mobility more important? (keep in mind I will have an iPad 2 as well)
Thanks in advance
Sam

I like my new white iPad 2. I like that it has 64 GB, but I had a US$100 discount from Apple, so I paid the price of a 32 GB. There is a $100 difference for the 32 extra GB. That may be steep for some, but if you can swing it, then you will have lots of room for things.
With the iPad, you may not have a lot of need for the MacBook Pro. But the iMac is huge and if you have any vision issues the text on it is a bit on the tiny side. Check the two out in an Apple Store or another vender.
BTW, Oracle makes VirtualBox, which is a very good app for running guest OSs such as Windoze, and it is free.
Dah•veed

I lost one of four black round rubber patch at base of my macbook pro. Where can I buy the new one?

At the back of all Macbook pro will have 4 round rubber patch. I lost one of them. Where and how can I buy the new one?

Here is one source, silver though: http://www.powerbookmedic.com/Bottom-Feet-Replacement-Set-Macbook-Pro-15-p-17209 .html
Another: http://www.amazon.com/Apple-MacBook-Replacement-A1278-A1286/dp/B00BQU4K22/
Another: http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/111041177480
Instructions: MacBook Pro: Bottom case foot replacement DIY instructions

What kind of material did apple used for the MacBook Pro rubber feet?

One of my MacBook feet is loose. Now I try to fix it by DIY. The exact materialname of the rubber is important, because then I can use the suitable glue.

MacBook Pro: Bottom case foot replacement DIY instructions
If the name of the material is that important and not mentioned in the DIY, call Apple Care.

MacBook Pro casing blocking slot-drive

My MacBook Pro's right corner casing (above the slot drive) was pushed down so hard that the slot drive was curved that pushing a CD inside was impossible. I was able to lift it up which gave it terrible scratch marks. The cloth that prevents dusts from going in is a bit damaged. I am able to put CD-ROM's inside but it scratches it considerably. My Slot-drive is scratch sensitive that the slightest scratches on a CD will give it a hard time reading.
I don't know how this happened and I am wondering if it's possible for me to go to the Apple store to get some repairs. I really dislike the look of the scratches and my warranty has ended. I don't know what to do. Please help.
Thanks in advance.

Go to the store, pay a lot. Or, DYI:
http://www.powerbookmedic.com/Top-Case-Trackpad-Assembly-for-MacBook-Pro-17-p-16 985.html
and/or
http://www.powerbookmedic.com/MacBook-Pro-Bottom-Pan-17-Case---NEW-p-16984.html
If you replace the Top Case, you will probably need to replace the keyboard as well, since it is held down with adhesive and is very hard to unstick and transfer without damage:
http://www.powerbookmedic.com/MacBook-Pro-Keyboard-17-inch----BRAND-NEW-p-16947. html
You can also check for prices at http://www.ifixit.com/

Wah!!!!! I Dropped My MacBook Pro!!!!!

:'(
Sob Story ...........
I dropped my MacBook Pro .........
URG!!!
It was in a case ......... neopreme, but that didn't do much, didn't expect it to either.
now i NEED a new bottom case.
top case is perfect, just the bottom case is SHOT.
post WW3 on my MBP:
found these two sites with a quick google search for: MacBook Pro Bottom Pan 17" Case
http://www.powerbookmedic.com/MacBook-Pro-Bottom-Pan-17-Case---NEW-p-16984.html
http://www.macservice.com/macbookpro.html
240 bucks ... ouch ...
anyone know of any cheaper sites?
i don't need to send it in, i've taken apart my MBP inside and out, i can do all maintenance.
just the bottom part is needed ..........
help????????? sob

My household contents insurance has 2 options for accidental damage: AUD2000, AUD5000. The other issue is whether the computer value is such that the computer (serial no., etc) has to be specifically stated in the policy paperwork. This clause applies to accidental damage occurring anywhere in Australia & New Zealand in my case. For off-the-shelf laptops the $5000 would cover most. There is an excess on the policy but that is small compared with repair/replacement costs. My insurance company paid out for my previous MacBook with the cost of a new MacBook and its better specs less $100 (excess) when the MacBook got fatal indigestion from a mug of coffee!
Neville

Anyone else have this problem with their iPhone and MacBook?

Okay, so just now I had my iPhone sitting on my Macbook's bottom left hand corner. I go to slide it off to the side and it locks my MacBook! I thought it was just a coincidence, so I tried it again with the same result. I thought it was bluetooth, but this is off on both my phone and Mac. Anyone know what this could be?
Thanks

The magnetic field of the phone is tripping the lid sensor.

I should have stopped after the 2nd return.

This is my 3rd macbook (black) 1st one lasted 2 days and would not power up just dead, seconed one had some humming noise, 3rd one now has no display every other day and I have to start up with command / option / p +r , then it works. I also have a uneven bottom in the center after its been on for 2 hours. I called tec support and got a case # and was told to take it in. well today i herd the lid popping when I opened and closed it and I saw the left corner lifting up, i looked closer and found at the base of the screen (left side) was also lifting? Well that was it i was on my way to the apple store. I didnt know that you need an appointment to get some help!!! tech support should have told me, After I told them this was my 3rd they took a look at it and said I damaged my macbook! come on, there is no scuff, no drops, no marks, no nothing, how can you tell me this. Is apple this poor with customer service. Its been 35 days now with this macbook and i have no way to return it now. //// what should I do? or better yet who can I call. I dont want to be stuck with macbook I have to perform a 4 button start up, or a popping lid.
MacBook (black) Mac OS X (10.4.6)

Call customer relations and ask for a refund...make sure to explain all the problems you've been having. That's what I did (after my MacBook was repeatedly repaired and replaced and it kept on breaking over and over again...strangely, I had many of the same problems that you are having).

ARD 3.6 Admin on 10.8 having issues connecting to 10.6 machine.

basically i have no issues connecting to any of the 10.7 machines in the office (all have 3.6 client installed now).
have no issues connecting to 10.7 machines that have dual monitors (most).
no issues with the few 10.4 and 10.5 machines i still have. nor any of the Xserves on 10.6 nor one single-screen 10.6 desktop i have.
BUT... there is *1* 10.6 machine that i can not connect to. the only main difference between it and other 10.6 machines is that it has dual monitors.
when it connects i only can see the external monitor showing up. then just pure black on the primary laptop screen. if i switch views to show one or the other... stays the same. a black screen on the main laptop display. if i switch to the black screen one and turn off 'scaling' i can only see the bottom half of the screen... but placed in the upper half of the viewer (with black beneath it). i can interact with it... but only with the things i can see on the bottom of the screen.
if i swap which is the "main" screen on the client in Displays (dragging title bar to other screen) ... there is no change. i can only see the external.
on a few of the 10.7 machines with dual monitors i *did* see a similar problem after installing 3.6 client. but after a restart they have been perfectly fine. only happened on a few machines though. not all.
so i restarted that dual-monitor 10.6 machine (it leaves the office frequently lately) and there was no change. turned Remote Management off / on. no change. resintalled the 3.5.3 ARD Client (no 3.6 on 10.6) ... no change.
the only change i did see... was that my ARD admin no longer can connect to it at all now (!!!). never times out either. just "Connecting" forever. however with direct client-style Screen Sharing i could connect. and there was no change.
the client machine itself is a Late 2009 MacBook (rubber bottom style). 2.26 C2D with 4GB RAM.
anyone else seen anything similar with 10.6 machines with dual-monitors connecting from a ARD 3.6 Admin on 10.8?
the machine itself can't be upgraded beyond 10.6 for the time-being (it needs a couple PPC apps with no replacements that are Intel). so that currently isn't an option.

I have similar issues.
10.7.4 running ARD 3.6. Connecting to laptops running 10.6.... "when it connects i only can see the external monitor showing up. then just pure black on the primary laptop screen."
Trying the same thing from ARD 3.5.2 running on a 10.6.8..... same problem.
Trying the same things from ARD 3.4 running on 10.5.8.... works perfectly well. Can switch between dual or either views......

Core Duo Temp Question

I just got my replacement macbook from apple and so far it's working great.
Something odd I noticed is that with any temperature monitor program I use (core duo temp is one of them) the temperature seems to be locked at whatever it was at startup. It doesn't change even while running yes in two terminals. The fans to eventually turn on but for instance, I've been maxing out the cpus for about 10 minutes now and the fans are going full blast but my temp monitor is stuck at 32C.
It a week 31 White 2.0 macbook. I wonder if something changed in the temp. interface on a new ones or something is just not working.
Could someone with a week 31 or higher report back what your temperature monitors are doing.

How does the physical temperature feel on your MacBook case bottom to the touch and do your fans come on noticibly (audibly) when using the MacBook for more than an hour?
Perhaps the sensors changed on the latest models or some had the sensors forgotten to be plugged in. I hope an 'in production' logic board/CPU design revision didn't overlook the sensor design somehow. Apple would never reveal publicly an in production revision; only a part number change would show up a supercedure.
Perhaps many more week 30 and later owners will report in here or on the MacIntelTemp site. (I don't recall the URL)
Mac OS X (10.4.7)

Replacing the case

Hi,
Sadly, a few months ago, my Mac suffered a little damage which wasn't caused by me which makes it really annoying and the more annoying thing was that I have no warranty on it. The basic one year protection is now over and due to lack of funds, I can't afford the 3 year protection.
So now my Mac has a few scratches on the bottom and I was curious just to how much it would cost for me to get the very bottom case and the track pad case replaced. Nothing inside, just the outer casing. Since I don't really live anywhere near an apple store, I can't go and ask them myself so I'm hoping someone else might know.
Thanks.

I'm afraid it is not cheap, luke.
see http://www.powerbookmedic.com/MacBook-Pro-Bottom-Pan-15-Case---NEW-p-16909.html
or
http://www.myservice.com/cases.html
or
http://www.welovemacs.com/mapro2m25.html
for some examples of prices for the parts, new, refurbished and used in the US.

Can Logic Boards be Repaired?

I have a failed early 2009 24inch 3.06 GHz with ATI 4850 512 MB graphics.
The hard disk and all other parts are fine, and the machine only boots in safe mode.
Everything has been tried, plus sending to an authorised Apple support service.
I am informed that the Logic Board has failed and face a huge bill to have it replaced.
My questions are as follows.
1. What has failed?
2. Can it be repaired?
3. What is the Apple experience of this?
I have noticed I am also not alone with this problem.
Logic dictates if the Board has failed, a replacement will also fail.
So what is the real fault, and what is the real repair of it?
Or is this a fault that is too complicated for Apple to have a fix other than replace it and repeat the problem.

The logic board is a printed circuit board with hundreds capacitors resistors and similar small components soldered onto the fine copper strip.
Additionally there are sockets for RAM drives and CPUs, GPUs etc...
One of the common issues with PCBs in general is solder bleed shorting as a result of heat build up- If this happens its terminal !
Apple have diagnostics that can identify a fault and provide a reference number however frankly if the fault IS on the board (broken copper strip solder bleed or tiny resister for instant) its remains easier and more cost effective to replace the board than attempt to strip the board out - bench test find fault replace and reassemble.
Replacing PCBs is industry practice.
Those fault diagnostic results ARE analyzed by Apple for trends and to identify quality issues.
Lowluster is quite wrong in saying that Apple are secretive if there is an identified design or engineering issue.
In fact there have been such problems in their products and they HAVE had programs to replace those FREE and after normal warranties such as a problem with iBook logic boards faulty MacPro graphic cards,Macbook damaged bottom panels and battery swelling are some.

MacBook uneven bottom.

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