MacBook Pro M4 14" – Unusual Mark Above F10–F12 Keys

While using my MacBook Pro M4 14" during normal everyday activity, I noticed a strange mark on the chassis, just above the F10, F11, and F12 keys. It’s not a surface scratch — it's a dent-like indentation that can be felt with the finger. The laptop has never been dropped or hit, and if it had been, I would expect damage to the screen or keyboard, not in that specific area.


Unfortunately, Apple support rejected my warranty claim, stating it is physical damage. Has anyone experienced something similar? Is there any recourse or way to appeal this decision?

MacBook Pro (M4)

Posted on Apr 30, 2025 10:39 AM

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Posted on Jun 2, 2025 6:06 AM

Update on the case. I have reached the reseller in Poland and after second review they decided to replace the cover and keyboard. This is what they answered: Status: Waiting for parts

Diagnostics: Through diagnostic tests, we have confirmed the occurrence of the reported defects in the form of faulty milling of the interior of the housing, which caused the bulge.


I am glad that it will be fixed.

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Jun 2, 2025 6:06 AM in response to mayoness

Update on the case. I have reached the reseller in Poland and after second review they decided to replace the cover and keyboard. This is what they answered: Status: Waiting for parts

Diagnostics: Through diagnostic tests, we have confirmed the occurrence of the reported defects in the form of faulty milling of the interior of the housing, which caused the bulge.


I am glad that it will be fixed.

Apr 30, 2025 11:53 AM in response to mayoness

mayoness wrote:

Yes, I reference to "slight cosmetic mark" in $3000 laptop. If I could return it I would. But it's not possible... And please leroydouglas, if you do not want to help or advice just criticize... For someone it could not be a problem, but for me it is, I have used M1 pro for more then 2 year and it is perfect till now, and with M4 it is not after 2 months of use.


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Apr 30, 2025 11:39 AM in response to leroydouglas

Yes, I reference to "slight cosmetic mark" in $3000 laptop. If I could return it I would. But it's not possible... And please leroydouglas, if you do not want to help or advice just criticize... For someone it could not be a problem, but for me it is, I have used M1 pro for more then 2 year and it is perfect till now, and with M4 it is not after 2 months of use.

Apr 30, 2025 9:09 PM in response to mayoness

"[...]it's a dent-like indentation that can be felt with the finger. The laptop has never been dropped or hit, and if it had been, I would expect damage to the screen or keyboard, not in that specific area. Unfortunately, Apple support rejected my warranty claim, stating it is physical damage. Has anyone experienced something similar? Is there any recourse or way to appeal this decision?"

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Indentation:

Is this what you are referring to? It appears to be an indentation, perhaps from debris unposed cling your device, or dropping something on it. Though you may not have any recollection of doing so, you may have done so. Not much else comes to mind.

May 1, 2025 1:03 AM in response to TheLittles

If I, or anyone else, did something, I wouldn't make a fool of myself and force Apple to intervene. Besides, I think it would be difficult to drop something on the laptop in this place without damaging the screen. In these places where you can see the shadow in the photos, you can feel the indentation under your finger. I don't know what's in this place under the casing, because I haven't disassembled the laptop myself. That's why I'm writing on the forum for help.

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