Small hairline crack near screen hinge. Fix?

I just noticed that my 2010 white Macbook has a 3/4" hairline crack on the outter part of the screen/lid right by the hinge. It's not really affecting how the computer functions or anything. But it really bothers me. My warranty runs out on Jan 20th 2012. Will the warranty cover this?

If it matters, I didn't purchase additional AppleCare coverage on this one. It just has the 1 years limited warranty that it comes with.

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    Hello everyone!!  this is my first post here... so sad that it has to be a negative one.  i dont know if someone else has posted this topic, but i dont really have time at this precise moment to check.
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    Post relates to: Centro (Sprint)

    Hi Tania,
    LOTS of people are having this problem! See these 2 threads:
    http://forums.palmone.com/palm/board/message?board.id=hardware&thread.id=29446&view=by_date_ascendin...
    http://mytreo.net/forum/index.php?PHPSESSID=4p9dn42li293en43c6gn0bto65&topic=61447.30
    And let us all know if you  get your preblem fixed br Sprint.  this is amajor issue that Palm still has NOT recognized.  If we complain enough, they might fix all of our phones.
    Good luck and keep us updated!
    Post relates to: Centro (Sprint)

  • Hairline Crack in Screen

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    AT&T doesn't provide iPhone warranty service in the USA - only Apple. You need to make an appointment with an Apple Store Genius Bar (don't walk in without an appt.).
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  • Hairline Crack???

    I just noticed that there is a small hairline crack approx. 1/4 inch long right above the charging port on the back side of black plastic. I got the phone in August and was wondering if this is covered in the Apple Care, or under warranty. I keep my phone in a case at all time but noticed it when I was cleaning it. Is this a problem??? If so , what is the fix??? Thanks!!!

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  • Hairline crack around backside of LCD hinge

    Hello, all.
    Does any Apple support people read this discussion group?
    I would like to let them know about my issue.
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    Problem is that it started to show hairline crack around the bottom side of LCD hinge, where the bottom case starts and gap between the LCD and the bottom case.
    So, I had it to be replaced at the Apple's Northrdige store. It was about 1 month ago. And from a few days ago, it started showing the crack again!
    I have never dropped my Macbook and always carries by wrapping it. And my carrying case is also a shock-absorbing one. So, there is no chance that it was crashed or dropped.
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    *"Does any Apple support people read this discussion group?"*
    Generally no. These are user-to-user forums
    *"What shall I do with my MacBook? "*
    Call Apple support and see what they'll do for you.
    *"shouldn't Apple replace my machine with a new one?"*
    No. Not after only repairs.

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