MacBook Air dented bottom right corner

my laptop fell of the counter and dented really bad bottom right corner! Any idea of how to fix myself or how much it would cost to fix??

MacBook Air 13", macOS 10.12

Posted on Mar 22, 2019 11:19 PM

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Posted on Mar 22, 2019 11:48 PM

If it is a 2013-2017 MBAir, then you need to remove the Bottom Case & Battery. You will need to use a pair of pliers or a vice which need to be wrapped to protect the MBAir finish. You need the pliers/vice clamped near the bend and inline with it. Aluminum is soft so it doesn't take much pressure to straighten the case. Chances are the Bottom Case is also bent. It can be really difficult bending the Bottom Case to make it fit properly without gaps because of the multiple curves found on the corner. The trick to the bottom case is very small & gentle nudges.


Take it to the Apple Store or Authorized Apple repair center for an estimate. My guess for a Top Case & Labor will be $250-$300. Apple may want to replace the Bottom Case as well, though an independent repair center may be willing to straighten it.

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Mar 22, 2019 11:48 PM in response to Hannahhowardd23

If it is a 2013-2017 MBAir, then you need to remove the Bottom Case & Battery. You will need to use a pair of pliers or a vice which need to be wrapped to protect the MBAir finish. You need the pliers/vice clamped near the bend and inline with it. Aluminum is soft so it doesn't take much pressure to straighten the case. Chances are the Bottom Case is also bent. It can be really difficult bending the Bottom Case to make it fit properly without gaps because of the multiple curves found on the corner. The trick to the bottom case is very small & gentle nudges.


Take it to the Apple Store or Authorized Apple repair center for an estimate. My guess for a Top Case & Labor will be $250-$300. Apple may want to replace the Bottom Case as well, though an independent repair center may be willing to straighten it.

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