small "bump" on trackpad

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small "bump" on trackpad

I just noticed this small raised area. I'm wondering if these bumps are going to start poping up all over it. Anyone else have bumps in their trackpad? Pretty annoying but I doubt apple would fix it for me...

powerbook 17" 1.67 and MB black 2gRAM, Mac OS X (10.4.6)

Posted on Jun 19, 2006 8:31 PM

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Answer 1

Sep 28, 2006 8:48 PM in response to juhs10

Within the first five minutes of using my new MacBook I noticed an annoying bump on the trackpad. I thought I would get used to it or that it would go down, but it didn't. After being bugged by it for about a month I took it to the local Apple Store and after waiting for a long time at the Genius Bar I explained the problem and they fixed it right then, no questions asked. I've got a brand new, lump-free keyboard/trackpad. If the guys at your Apple Store are anything like mine, you might have some luck getting a replacement for that bumpy trackpad.

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PaulNYC

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Jun 20, 2006 3:17 AM in response to juhs10

How small is the bump? I have two pinhead size bumps on my right palmrest and on the previous macbook I had there were a few as well. Looks like dust or something got under the coating during manufacturing.

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Jul 20, 2006 4:47 AM in response to PaulNYC

I have the same problem on my white MB. Do you think Apple would repair it ? And what are the chances that a new trackpad also have the problem ?

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juhs10 Author

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Jul 20, 2006 6:34 AM in response to juhs10

I doubt that a new trackpad would have the same problem, but at the same time I seriously doubt apple would even fix it. I would give it a shot but I've had my MB like 2 months now. It's annoying I must say, but ever since I put the invisible shield coating over it, it has been less noticable. I would say take it in and see what they say but you might end up with a mooing machine or one with worse problems if you get a new one.

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hellocody

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Nov 19, 2006 5:54 PM in response to dastingray

I have the same problem. It feels like a grain of sand under my finger. How did they fix it? Did they replace the laptop or only the track pad?

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Mar 9, 2007 9:10 AM in response to hellocody

hellocody,

I don't know if you are still following this discussion, but in case you are. . . . They replaced the whole keyboard & trackpad assembly. I waited a long time to talk to a Genius, but once I finally did they agreed that it needed to be fixed and the actual repair went pretty quickly. I waited while they fixed it.

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Mar 9, 2007 8:47 PM in response to juhs10

Ive got the same problem

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Answer 8

Mar 9, 2007 10:11 PM in response to joe7878787878

joe7878787878,

If your MacBook is still under warranty you might be able to get it fixed. I took mine into the nearby Apple Store and they fixed it right then (luckily they had a replacement keyboard/trackpad around). I hope you can get it taken care of.

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