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Old 22-09-2006, 02:18 PM
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Just got Macbook back from service. And when I opened the macbook up, I noticed plastic covering the whole area where all those holes are, like where the music or fan comes out. I can't seem to take it off. Why did they leave that on their? It wasn't there before!
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Old 22-09-2006, 02:22 PM
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Got a photo? Would love to see what your talking about. Maybe another person with a MacBook can post similar pic to show the difference between yours etc.
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Old 22-09-2006, 02:34 PM
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it isn't this plastic strip is it?
http://www.engadget.com/2006/05/25/macbook...overed-up-vent/
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Old 22-09-2006, 02:36 PM
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YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That's It!
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Old 22-09-2006, 02:38 PM
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Take it off then.

It looks like they may have replaced bits of your macbook?
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Old 22-09-2006, 02:42 PM
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Ok, Thanks.
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Old 22-09-2006, 03:06 PM
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That's a classic blunder. Leaving the protective covering on the main vent for the system.
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Old 22-09-2006, 03:45 PM
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I recently had my MacBook (white) in for a repair (issue with the right arrow key not working unless you thumped it) at NextByte's Lane Cove service centre where they replaced the whole keyboard and surrounding "inside top". When I got it back it had a nice contact type clear plastic sticker covering the palm rests, which is good s I was previously suffering from slight discolouration. With a few snips on the scissors I removed the removal tabs so it can now stay and protect it from sweaty palms.

I also recently brought a 4mac keyboard skin from Streetwise which I need to keep dog hair out from the keys. It does the job but it makes typing a bit harder as you have to push more on the keys as there is more resistance (I'll get used to it soon). Now I just need my Booq cover to come (almost 2 months on order) and I'll be able to take my MacBook out into the wide world.
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Old 22-09-2006, 05:12 PM
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I recently had my MacBook (white) in for a repair (issue with the right arrow key not working unless you thumped it) at NextByte's Lane Cove service centre where they replaced the whole keyboard and surrounding "inside top". When I got it back it had a nice contact type clear plastic sticker covering the palm rests, which is good s I was previously suffering from slight discolouration. With a few snips on the scissors I removed the removal tabs so it can now stay and protect it from sweaty palms.

I also recently brought a 4mac keyboard skin from Streetwise which I need to keep dog hair out from the keys. It does the job but it makes typing a bit harder as you have to push more on the keys as there is more resistance (I'll get used to it soon). Now I just need my Booq cover to come (almost 2 months on order) and I'll be able to take my MacBook out into the wide world.
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Dog hairs? wtf.. that's an intelligent hound you have there... one that can use a mac!
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