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How to make logo less prominent on black MacBook

Has anyone had a go at making the Apple logo black or charcoal on the black MacBook? I'm thinking about getting the black model because the matte finish looks a little more durable but the garish looking white logo is a put off.

Posted on Jun 4, 2006 1:44 AM

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ArchUrban

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Posted on Jun 4, 2006 2:27 AM

well, previous ibook was easily taken a part display to change . but macbook display, frame seem to attach by some strong glue instead of screws, or nut like ibook. this is point. you have to open shell, and change apple logo whatever you want. but macbook looks hard. so I don't recommend.

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Christiaan Author

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Jun 5, 2006 1:25 AM in response to Duffy

The trim is just snapped on. The fasteners are similar to those that hold on the palmrest on PBs/MBs. If you take your fingernail and pull up on it it will pop off. Pull up on the screen side. The easiest place to start is midway between the top and bottom of the display trim then just work your way around. Just be patient and it will pop off fairly easily. The trim goes back on the same way. As long as you don't break the trim you can't tell it's been removed.

I would cover the Apple with something removeable. That way you can undo the mod if/when you decide to sell it.

Thanks Duffy. Do you know this stuff through experience?

Christiaan Author

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Jun 5, 2006 1:27 AM in response to Zandr

Thanks for suggestions Zandr. I seem to have run out of "Helpful" buttons on this thread. Do you only get a limited number to give out for each thread?

Rod Hagen

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Jun 5, 2006 1:30 AM in response to Christiaan

I agree Christiaan,

this is one of those questions of personal taste and expression where arguments along the "everyone does it" line are really pretty silly. Heck, back in the days of the PB1400 Apple actually made a notebook which came with a lid designed for exactly this sort of personal taste! You could even create your own cover designs for use with it.

I personally don't see the icon on the Black MacBook as at all "garish". Looks pretty fine to me (as I watch my wife typing on hers, while I'm confined to the PBG4 ;-)), even though I'm no fan of loud advertising on products.

My only suggestion , really, is that you find a way of doing it that is a) reversible and b) doesn't involve disassembly.

Cheers

rod

Christiaan Author

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Jun 5, 2006 1:46 AM in response to Rod Hagen

My only suggestion, really, is that you find a way of doing it that is a) reversible and b) doesn't involve disassembly.

Yeah I've concluded that one way or another it should be relatively easy to tone down the logo. And if I can't get used to the temporary solutions then I'll use a more permanent method when my warranty runs out. Of course I'll be sure to post any photos. 🙂

Christiaan Author

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Jun 5, 2006 3:44 AM in response to Rod Hagen

this is one of those questions of personal taste and expression where arguments along the "everyone does it" line are really pretty silly.

By the way it's not just a matter of personal taste. It's also a matter of not wanting to walk around as someone else's billboard.

Christiaan Author

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Jun 5, 2006 4:17 AM in response to Christiaan

Well, that solves that, I couldn't change my order and still use the 6 month interest-free payment method so I've cancelled my order altogether for now. Just wasn't meant to be huh.

Jun 5, 2006 5:21 AM in response to Christiaan

Well, it occured to me about 1/2 way through this that Christaan was just trolling. I gave him the benefit of the doubt, but from his combative replies, and the ultimate outcome of this thread, it was just an elaborate trolling.

Uuugh.

Jun 5, 2006 7:09 AM in response to Christiaan

Glad to see that you found your solution.

Glad to have been able to help.

Jun 5, 2006 7:22 AM in response to Christiaan

Don't worry son. You were un-worthy of owning a Mac anyway. No offense I hope. Best of luck with your career!

Tuttle

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Jun 5, 2006 7:46 AM in response to Christiaan

Hi, Christiaan - Sorry about all of the grief you've been getting around here.

You know, this was an issue that came up quite a few times in the iBook forums over the past couple of years. The linked topic from MacRumors Forums offers some ways to mod the logo that you may like. Be careful, though, as your warranty may suffer...

http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=128878

See: http://www.icolours.ca/ for the kit...

Christiaan Author

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Jun 5, 2006 7:56 AM in response to Robert Martin 1

Well, it occured to me about 1/2 way through this that Christaan was just trolling. I gave him the benefit of the doubt, but from his combative replies, and the ultimate outcome of this thread, it was just an elaborate trolling.

Sorry you feel that way Robert. Maybe if you stuck to actual query instead of filling up the thread trying convince the person that their premise is "without merit" then you wouldn't get flamed.

Christiaan Author

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Jun 5, 2006 7:59 AM in response to mathew meyerotto2

Don't worry son. You were un-worthy of owning a Mac anyway. No offense I hope. Best of luck with your career!

Thanks, hope you're medication eventually improves things for you.

Christiaan Author

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Jun 5, 2006 8:00 AM in response to Tuttle

Hi, Christiaan - Sorry about all of the grief you've been getting around here.

You know, this was an issue that came up quite a few times in the iBook forums over the past couple of years. The linked topic from MacRumors Forums offers some ways to mod the logo that you may like. Be careful, though, as your warranty may suffer...

http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=128878

See: http://www.icolours.ca/ for the kit...

Heh, thanks Tuttle, much appreciated.

A A P L

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Jun 5, 2006 1:24 PM in response to Christiaan

"Frankly I'd find it kind of embarrassing walking around like a billboard. "

Out of curiosity, do you tape-off the logos on your shoes and car and other goods, or is it just a thread to troll in the Apple forums?

Since you state that over and over, I just gotta know.

Scott

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