Macbook Pro Paint Flaking or Peeling

[tekkie2]

There is another cosmetic issue being brought up in the forums. Apple has not acknowledged it yet but those of you having this issue should post your story. Regarding the macbook pro scratching under the command key. This is a very REAL cosmetic issue. I wasn't sure about it until it happen to me and then I read about other users having the same issue in the same exact spot!

I was using my index finger to clean out some dirt below the the apple command key where the metal slopes down near the keys. I was then shocked to find after doing this that a nice scratch appeared were there was none before. I rubbed a few more times to see what the deal was an more scratches. My guess regarding this is that it appears like there is a coating on there and it's basically flaking off.

I just got back from the Apple store and they told me this was not covered under the warranty. Mainly because they feel that I somehow scratched it. Well I don't think so guys. Nothing of a scratchable nature has been in that area so given the fact others are experiencing the same thing it looks to me like another apple defect that should be under warranty!

Anyway, when I was at the Apple store I rubbed one of the macbooks with my fingernail in the same area and nothing happened. For those of you brave enough who don't believe put your fingernail in that area and see what happens. It appears some of these cases have a defect or the heat from one of these Lap burners are weaking the enamel in this area.

Whatever it is we need to bring it to Apple's attention so that it is properly dealt with. I have been super careful with this machine from the day I received it. So I know this is not a normal computer abuse matter. Lets get this cosmetic defect out there so Apple will take responsiblity for fixing it. My guess is that if it hasn't happen to your machine yet it may down the line until we know what the cause is.


Pictures and other forums discussing this can be found below:


http://forums.macnn.com/69/powerbook...aint-chipping/

http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=194944

http://www.hlfallout.net/forums/inde...&#entry1279893