Question about RSD repairs

I noticed a number of people get their bezel and top case replaced along with the logic board and/or heatsink.
Is that only for those white MacBooks with discoloration and users with fit problems with their bezel?

My black MacBook had the top case replaced as well. Before, when I would press the power button to get the shut down menu, I would hear some squeaks from the case on the right hand side. Now that sound is gone. The case seems much more solid.

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