Security Slot Worn Out

After about 3 weeks of use, the security slot on my MBP is starting to wear out. The lock wiggles around in the slot, whereas it used to be securely attached. I've read several stories about how the slot wears to the point that the lock just comes out.
1. Is there any brand of lock that won't continue to wear it out? I'm using a Kensington MicroSaver DS right now.
2. Will Apple fix this? I'm still under warranty.
3. If they do fix it, have they changed the design at all so that this doesn't happen?
Is there anything I can do? Thanks for reading.

Nope, it's not covered by warrenty. It cost me a couple hundred bucks to have the case replaced on my Powerbook the first year I had it. Now my Macbook Pro is worn after a year. The problem is Apple uses a piece of plastic to line the security slot. That's right, Steve Jobs considers a 1mm thin ring of plastic to be "security." This has been a problem with a Apple notebooks for many years. I've been on the phone with them many times, and, well, Apple doesn't care.
Sorry, but you are SOL.

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Other security measures:
MicroSaver® Alarmed Lock
Ncase
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Set up a firmware password. Doing this will prevent someone from booting from a different startup DVD/CD
(Apple) Open Firmware Password Application
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Check with your Homeowners or Renters insurance to confirm if they will cover your laptop outsite of the home.

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