Fixing/Replacing Unibody on Macbook Air

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Fixing/Replacing Unibody on Macbook Air

So I was working on my laptop when it fell, and there is a pretty nasty dent on it.

I was wondering, just because it is the first dent I have and it really bothers me, if there was a way to fix it? I know replacing the unibody can be pretty expensive, and I have only found articles on it about the Macbook Pro and not the air.

Is there a way to only replace the metal or straighten it out without removing the keyboard as well? Or only fixing that dent and not replacing it fully? I really am curious.

Also are there any budget ways to fix this other than tape over it?

MacBook Air, macOS 14.3

Posted on Mar 4, 2024 9:32 PM

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Answer 1

Mar 6, 2024 4:54 AM in response to mauvielle-v

If you have AppleCare+, you can get the case replaced for $99 USD. From the AppleCare+ page:

"Unlimited incidents of accidental damage protection, each subject to a service fee of $99 for screen damage or external enclosure damage, or $299 for other accidental damage, plus applicable tax"

However, if you do not have AppleCare+ coverage, it will be an expensive bill to replace it. Trying to do it yourself could end up costing you a new MacBook Air if you happen to break the wrong thing.

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John Galt

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Mar 5, 2024 3:36 AM in response to mauvielle-v

Personally I don't recommend attempting to fix it. The potential for irreparably harming your MBA is too great with too many components that need to be painstakingly removed and just as painstakingly replaced.

Consider it a battle scar that makes it uniquely yours 🙂

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John Galt

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Mar 5, 2024 4:04 PM in response to mauvielle-v

It's still perfect. Just dented 😄

I was going to suggest stickers.

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mauvielle-v Author

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Mar 5, 2024 3:57 PM in response to John Galt

Yeah I've thought about that, but I always sort of had a thing for trying to make everything perfect I guess. It's not like OCD but I will restart and entire game because I didn't do one side quest. Recently I have been covering it with stickers and it seems a bit better. Hopefully I can get used to it!

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Fixing/Replacing Unibody on Macbook Air

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