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03-01-2007, 01:29 AM
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Edges of macbook mouse button don't work
On my macbook, if I press the mouse button at the very end of the button, it doesn't work. I have to press it in the middle 50% or so of the button - the button is too flexible to press properly at the edge. Is this just my blackbook, or are all macbooks like this? My iBook's mouse button was pressable everywhere (and it gave a comforting, but potentially irritating "click" when you pressed it).
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03-01-2007, 02:18 AM
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My MacBook does this too. That's why I almost always tap now.
I've had my top case replaced due to discolouration and my previous case did the same thing. Just tap, is my advice.
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03-01-2007, 10:15 AM
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Yeah, all the MacBooks are like that. The only time I actually use the click is when I'm dragging and dropping though, it's much easier to just tap!
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03-01-2007, 11:37 AM
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Why the hell did Apple choose to make the mouse buttons like that? I often have to tell people using my Macbook "press in the middle". Is there any upside? Or is it just that they saved 20 cents on metal button reinforcement (like the iBooks and presumably all other Apple laptops have)?
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03-01-2007, 01:17 PM
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Don't blame Apple, blame Quanta, they do the fabbing, and a lot of materials choice is left up to them (hence the discoloured-MacBook fiasco)
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03-01-2007, 01:39 PM
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So what exactly does the 'button' look like? Is it more of a flexible bit of plastic that works more in the way of a touchpad?
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03-01-2007, 01:49 PM
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Well, my MacBook(Black) C2D doesn't do this. It works in any place. Is yours the updated MacBook or the one from release (Core 2 Duo or Core Duo)
I think it's more a flexible piece of plastic, agreed?
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03-01-2007, 02:01 PM
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No problems with my macBook (white, original release)
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03-01-2007, 02:31 PM
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Originally Posted by MactrixAUS
Well, my MacBook(Black) C2D doesn't do this. It works in any place. Is yours the updated MacBook or the one from release (Core 2 Duo or Core Duo)
I think it's more a flexible piece of plastic, agreed?
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Mine is a refurb black core duo model that I bought after the Core 2 Duo was released. It's actually quite annoying - is there anyway that I could get a replacement or something?
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03-01-2007, 02:58 PM
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Quote:
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Mine is a refurb black core duo model that I bought after the Core 2 Duo was released. It's actually quite annoying - is there anyway that I could get a replacement or something?
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I'm sure if you tell your local Apple Retailer that the current model doesn't have this issue, I'm sure they'll be able to fix something up for you. Because I definantly know that my BMB C2D doesn't have the issue. |
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03-01-2007, 03:14 PM
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Hmmm. This makes me wonder.... I'm fairly sure my macbook has a dodgy heatsink/thermal paste too - since when my CPU gets loaded, the fans turn on within 1-2 seconds. By the laws of physics, this should not happen unless there is poor thermal coupling between the heatsink and the CPU. Perhaps I could kill two birds with the one stone and get both issues looked at. Obviously my macbook is under warranty - will it cost me anything to get it looked at?
Is there any apple service places in Melbourne that are highly recommended? I have a fair idea of where NOT to go judging by the guys who work in the retail section of certain resellers in the Melbourne area.... (not naming any names, but I know an incompetent tech/engineer when I see one).
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03-01-2007, 03:22 PM
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Hmmm. This makes me wonder.... I'm fairly sure my macbook has a dodgy heatsink/thermal paste too - since when my CPU gets loaded, the fans turn on within 1-2 seconds. By the laws of physics, this should not happen unless there is poor thermal coupling between the heatsink and the CPU. Perhaps I could kill two birds with the one stone and get both issues looked at. Obviously my macbook is under warranty - will it cost me anything to get it looked at?
Is there any apple service places in Melbourne that are highly recommended? I have a fair idea of where NOT to go judging by the guys who work in the retail section of certain resellers in the Melbourne area.... (not naming any names, but I know an incompetent tech/engineer when I see one).
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Hmm, not sure. If you MacBook is still under warrenty, there should be no need of an incure of fee for parts. I purchased the AppleCare Protection Plan, just incase something like this does happen to mine. As of a retailer to go to, I'm thinking the place that you bought it would be best (or did you get online?). By doing this you just have the power to say 'I bought this laptop 4 months ago, blah, blah.' When doing this a receipt of purchase would be of good use. |
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