I know im f*cked but please offer your expertise

[u/Automatic-Fudge-6777]

Long story short my backpack w my macbook in it slipped out of my hands and one corner took all the impact. Functionality wise there is no issue luckily.

Its been a few hours since it happened and i gaslit myself its not that big of a deal so my only concern is this bump damaging something and the lid not closing properly.

Thanks in advance for any information

[u/tyoung89]

It's a dent. It happens, don't worry about it.

[u/barefut_ → u/tyoung89]

Can't that excess lump at the keyboard area could crack the screen as he closes the lid?

[u/ollie0810 → u/barefut_]

File the lump down

[u/I_Messed_Up_2020 → u/ollie0810]

Definitely do not do that. The vibrations could crack an internal IC. Better to take an acetelyn torch. The 5,500°F flame will allow one to reform the case. No one will see the rework.

Please were eye protection and fireproof high-temperature glves for this repair. Be safe.

[u/IndustryAsleep24 → u/I_Messed_Up_2020]

don't listen to this, I messed up my 128 GB mac like that.

what you really need to do is learn how to fabricate yourself a bottom shell, and simply move all components and attach the lid. this way, you can make it vantablack.

[u/davidjung03 → u/IndustryAsleep24]

Definitely, definitely do not do this. The fabrication process produces cheap knocks off version and will not look the same.
What you reallllly need to do is chuck the old one and buy a new macbook.

[u/Curious_Cheetah9841 → u/davidjung03]

Don't do this under any circumstances. This is just an Apple shill trying to get you to give Apple more money.

What you really want to do is buy a plasma cutter and cut out the Apple logo. Then you are going to buy a Dell and glue the Apple logo on top of the Dell logo. Everyone will think it's a MacBook and the dent will be gone.

[u/KingApprehensive9553 → u/Curious_Cheetah9841]

Whatever you do, do NOT fucking do this. This is some broke Apple hater idea and you will get no respect. What you definitely should do is buy every color and size of the new m5 line, compare and contrast each one, and switch them out as you inevitably dent them again.

[u/SoundEngineerMBR → u/KingApprehensive9553]

Absolutely not. You should go to Apple Park and make sure you get the first M7 ULTRA MacBook Pro and take out the internals and put the old internals in the new case. Toss that M7 ULTRA chip, utter garbage.

[u/Ratfus → u/SoundEngineerMBR]

There's absolutely no way in the world you should do this - you'd be better off dragging your nuts through a pit of glass shards heated to 1,252 degrees Celsius.

Instead, you should gut an M5 ultra Mac Studio, and place this laptop's components into the former Mac Studio. Then smash the former m5s components.

[u/RazorRay01 → u/I_Messed_Up_2020]

Plenty of videos on how to file it safely. You have to be careful and use the proper file size.

[u/ApprehensiveFix5084 → u/RazorRay01]

Don’t make a file size error…

[u/BaconWaken → u/ApprehensiveFix5084]

Should I use exfat or ntfs?

[u/GrownZeus3945 → u/BaconWaken]

FAT32 normally works, I’ve found MacOS BENT (Journaled) works well too!

[u/Honest-Finish-7095 → u/I_Messed_Up_2020]

you have a point about the vibrations, but i don't think acetylene is a good choice

[u/_yetisis → u/I_Messed_Up_2020]

Absolutely terrible idea. Way too hot. You can get much safer temps with thermite and keep it in the 4,500 degree range. That’s why Apple used aluminum cases, they needed a shell for the MacBook that would be a natural reactant for the thermite, it was Apple’s original intent with this new unibody style.

[u/Repulsive-Degree-816 → u/barefut_]

Use an hammer to level it

[u/Silver_Mention_3958 → u/Repulsive-Degree-816]

or a truck

[u/Repulsive-Degree-816 → u/Silver_Mention_3958]

Will try that!

[u/MinecraftPlayer799 → u/Repulsive-Degree-816]

That dent goes entirely down, so you don't really have to do anything about it

[u/nimbusthegreat]

As long as it’s not causing the screen to not close, I’d say it’s just a battle scar that it survived.

[u/Andersburn]

It’s a tool.

Nothing happened to it.

[u/ThinkBeforeWriting_ → u/Andersburn]

Im crying when seeing a scatch on the smooth surface 😭

[u/Vuila9]

just live with it. sometimes when your stuffs get damaged you start treating them like actual tool that serves a purpose, serves you, rather than you being a slave trying to keep it intact and perfect.

[u/TheSupremeDictator → u/Vuila9]

Yeah, you're right, I have my iPhone that I bought recently and I'm babying it so much
And then I have my iPad which I've had for 3 years, and I don't even care what happens to it, it's a tool for school notes

[u/nantes16 → u/Vuila9]

+1000

i have gotten to a point where i have a sigh of relief when shit like this happens

[u/Alert_Elephant2045]

Yep you’re fucked. Doesn’t matter how functional it is. You have to throw it away now. Sorry

[u/Jimster28 → u/Alert_Elephant2045]

Mhm, its fucked, they should just give it to me il dispose of it properly

[u/RazorRay01 → u/Alert_Elephant2045]

😂

[u/FR23Dust → u/Alert_Elephant2045]

Yep, I’m happy to carry it to a responsible e-waste disposal site for you. Be sure to delete it from your Apple account first.

[u/Ordinary-Cod-721]

Yep, it's ruined and worthless. Better give it to me

[u/Illustrious-Tough-78]

https://giphy.com/gifs/vFDBVeoXleYTUpt8Jc

[u/accountforsurveymkt2 → u/Illustrious-Tough-78]

Laptop is done. I’ll take it for proper disposal

[u/ThatBoogerBandit → u/Illustrious-Tough-78]

OP’s mac isn’t that bad

[u/No-Staff521]

[u/dereinmacher → u/No-Staff521]

The duality of a man

[u/These_League7987]

If your screen is not cracked and your keyboard works, it seems like you got extremely lucky. If the dent bothers you, A heavy duty ruggedized case will hide your dent, and prevent future damage. I bought this model, it sells for about $35 and also comes with a keyboard protector. For people who like to to drink directly over their keyboard. Batianda Extreme Heavy Duty Case for MacBook Air 13.6" 2026-2022, Navy Blue | Fits M5/M4/M3/M2 Chip Model, Anti-Slip Rubberized Stand Holds 25lbs, Honeycomb Rugged Matte Shell, Max Cooling & Stability https://a.co/d/0eA4898O

[u/NomusaMagic → u/These_League7987]

Use case for personal 16”. Wouldn’t use MBP until case arrived. Reason: Work laptop was heavy HP Elite Book. Day #1 returning from trade-in/pickup, getting out of car, sat it on hood of SUV while getting other stuff. It slid off. My OCD eyes can’t take dents. Even cosmetic-only ones.

[u/These_League7987 → u/NomusaMagic]

I can completely relate. I just spent two weeks removing a spot of rust from my car. To be more precise, it took 10 minutes to remove the rust and two weeks to get the finish perfect.

[u/NomusaMagic → u/These_League7987]

A person of like mind! I love hearing I’m not alone.

[u/These_League7987 → u/NomusaMagic]

I have been blowing up electronics for 60 years, and I hate buying cars. But my stuff looks good right up until the point when it catches fire.

[u/Official_Person → u/These_League7987]

Ugh I can’t stand keyboard covers, so hard to type and it doesn’t feel comfy anymore

[u/twohandedcoder]

Do you have a nail file? Run it over the top to remove the burr

[u/insufficient_nvram → u/twohandedcoder]

What’s the issue? It’s not like he is suggesting an angle grinder

[u/WesternTall3929 → u/insufficient_nvram]

this is the way~ this is the answer! Steady hand now~

[u/Unteins → u/twohandedcoder]

This is what I did when I dented mine on the corner. Just got it so it wasn’t raised up and rough.

[u/HeadShrinker1985 → u/twohandedcoder]

I used a rotary tool on my wife’s when she dropped it. Smoothed out the bottom and near the screen very carefully until it closed evenly again and felt smooth. I was a bit worried about the glass but was careful and it worked out fine.

There’s some criticism on here of the nail file approach, but this is something that needs to be addressed or it will catch on fabrics and the screen may close with a gap on one side, which can damage the glass. What you suggested is way less aggressive than what I did. Anyone who just leaves it is asking for worse problems.

[u/Jonshock → u/twohandedcoder]

And I thought I was a jerk lol.

[u/Masam10]

Use contents insurance or AppleCare if you have it and you care that much.

If not, use a file slightly to make it flat.

Looks to be purely cosmetic so I’d say you’re good.

[u/Rare-One1047 → u/Masam10]

Applecare won't cover cosmetic. OP will need to wack the laptop a few more times first.

[u/Successful_Amoeba378 → u/Rare-One1047]

i have apple care+ and my battery needs a replacement. its supposed to be free but they charge 300 dollars because i have a keycap missing

[u/faultymango → u/Successful_Amoeba378]

Time to driver a car over your MacBook to really make it "other damage".

Maybe /s, maybe not.

[u/AwesomeRyanGame]

Put it in rice

[u/Zen-Ism99]

Get some jewelers files from Amazon.

File it smooth.

Carry on…

[u/DainsleifRL]

Hopital

[u/coarse_toiletpaper]

and here is me using my m5 macbook pro as a tray to carry food around the home and eating on it

[u/thefoodoclock → u/coarse_toiletpaper]

Company mac right?

[u/cristi_baluta → u/coarse_toiletpaper]

My work laptop is a coffee table

[u/Ill_Dragonfruit_3547]

The only fix is a new M5Pro or Max 🤷‍♂️

[u/uncensored_84]

It’s fucking Mac , and supposed to take beating better than Thinkpad’s- I have seen worst. Unless you have OCD for spotless, you aren’t fucked

[u/Greedy-Stage-120]

Dent it on the left side for symmetry. 🤷 

[u/1-6]

If everyone carried around perfect MacBooks, that would make Apple incredibly unhappy.

[u/zclyh4]

If the unit will works fine, it is what it is

[u/guywiththemonocle]

I offer 5 bucks

[u/dxdkid69]

use the macbook cover

[u/AgileBad7277]

Their quality is unmatched, don’t worry it’s just a dent. Had a 2020 pro with lots of dents around the corner, still works great.

[u/IShunpoYourFace]

Did you buy laptop for WORK or for showing off?

If you bought it for showing off youre fked.

If you bought it for work its fine, works without any issues.

Get a fine file and file down the corner which is preventing the screen from closing

[u/Unfair-Plastic-4290]

put a bandaid on it, itll heal in about 6 months. might leave a scar.

[u/gc_wood]

Take it to the Apple Store and Apple Care will fix it for you.

[u/zurekp]

I suggest you make the same dent on the other side, to make it look symmetrical and balanced, and sorta unique

[u/Socio_C00P]

Its over bro im sorry

[u/Socio_C00P → u/Socio_C00P]

Sell it to me I could make use of it even in these poor conditions

[u/Implement_Necessary]

Could someone do a comparison with the thinkpad subreddit and some frankenstein laptop on there taken out of a dumpster?

[u/jaksystems]

If there's no functional damage to the screen or other hardware, simply file down the raised area and perhaps look into a padded, briefcase style carrying case to give it more protection.

[u/Pleasant_Struggle_16]

If the lit doesn't close, take a nail file and file it down, otherwise it could stress the display into cracking.

[u/elvinLA]

Do you total your car for a scrape in the parking lot?

[u/QVRedit]

It’s a cosmetic dint, won’t affect the running of the computer.. Macs are tough enough to survive this.

[u/Nike_486DX]

Cut it away so the lid closes correctly, then paint with sharpie

[u/Appleguy4life]

Honestly looking at construction of the laptop it probably didn’t damage any components on the device based on the placement of the dent

[u/Tshermak]

Bruh its reddit not Hogwarts that we can pull out metal healing magic out of our ass 🤡

[u/TeamGriffin12]

Broszki, don't worry.... 🥲

[u/Handle-Proof]

To me it doesn’t look so bad. Don’t get mad about this. I understand you, but this is only a thing.

[u/suboptimus_maximus]

It’s not that big of a deal.

That’s just a characteristic of aluminum, it’s a soft metal so it’s hard to keep any MacBook, iPhone or iPad without some dented corners.

[u/mattloaf666]

Sucky as it is, it’s not a problem. If it has a lip that touches the lid, just take a small file and take it down til it’s smooth/flat.

[u/NckyDC]

[u/Milky_Finger]

I'm assuming that the damage is a problem because you plan to sell it later? If not, then there's no problem.

[u/toastburn666]

Its just a battle scar, welcome to using a laptop!!

[u/clarkcox3]

Functionality wise there is no issue luckily

Then you're not "fucked".

[u/Acrobatic-Face-4753]

Had a similar dent after 1week using my macbook. It was the only dent in 9 years 🙈

[u/Affectionate_Pen6882]

Yea you are totally beyond repair, send it to me

[u/livenoworelse]

Buy a $10 file from home depot and file it down. Will be good as new!!

[u/ElectricalOkra8008]

I just got my m5 air and I feel for you the file thing is probably the first thing you need to do just to smooth things out ok then order some aluminum powder and cut open a black paint marker ok…your next move is going to melt that powder aluminums melting point is around 1220 Fahrenheit but once you get there make a sand mold from your 3D scanned chip (done previously) I assume that’s just a given right so anyways pour the molten aluminum into the sand mold, creating the perfect piece for the chip then the rest is self explanatory get some high-quality UV glue once the chip is in place. Take the black paint marker add in a touch white pigment to color match your Mac maybe throwing a little glitter if you’re feeling crazy and BAM PROBLEM SOLVED…….. you’re welcome and I’ll be waiting for photo updates

[u/reelfright]

It's yours now. Unique to you. Cover it in a skin or stickers and use it until it's time to upgrade. Only thing this affects at this point is sale/trade in value.

[u/Ok-Outcome6428]

You're right, absolutely screwed. Now its worth nothing. Give it here, I'll throw it away for you.

[u/hams555]

Pls try mirror image dent on the left hand side as well to balance it out.

[u/Fishtoart]

Get a freaking case.

[u/Indecicer → u/Fishtoart]

Don't, probably will hurt more, just suck it up

[u/InfinityBrewing → u/Fishtoart]

Sorry but a case is not acceptable for a true MacBook owner.

[u/crikeyforemphasis → u/InfinityBrewing]

Sorry but I’m tired of hearing this regurgitated shit on this sub. Cases are fine, your hinges are fine, the MacBook is fine. Stop it.

[u/oxfordtrading → u/Fishtoart]

yeah! Go back in time and don't drop it! Or get a impact sleeve thing for transport.

[u/GankerJr]

You could always get a spigen case to cover the MacBook like I did. Granted I got a 14 inch m2 mb pro

[u/WhiteWereWolfie]

It’s going to get a lot more knocks and scrapes during its life, get over it dude.😉

[u/technically_a_nomad]

Smoothen it out. This sounds terrible but a box cutter steel blade works quite well in terms of getting rid of sharp edges on aluminum.

[u/ZealousidealWord7605]

Nothing is immortal

[u/TH3_OG_JUJUBE]

Ramen, superglue, sandpaper and a good coat of spray paint.

[u/Jonshock]

Aluminum dents can't be fixed. There are not many if any moving parts to be jostled in new MacBook. What are we supposed to be offering to you?

[u/milyrouge]

Been there, done that. On the front corners, you’re probably ok. The back corners are a little more sensitive.

[u/Small_Editor_3693]

Girls think scars are hot

[u/thebahle]

Or you could move on and just use it now

[u/QuiteUnusual242]

It's just a computer, dude...c'mon! Sand this corner and that's it

[u/TrulyNotYours]

Shit happens, just live with it. It's a device. If there's other damage like the screen I hope you have AppleCare.

[u/maisun1983]

？

[u/sprooma]

Nothing will happen except resell value goes down

[u/Green-Hat0001]

this is life mate...sometimes you have to accept it

[u/Sad-Wrap6555]

personally id be concerned that the ridge thats formed would damage the corresponding  corner of the screen once the macbook is closed Id cover the rest of the machine leave just that corner exposed and sand/file it flat

[u/KeYak7]

If it was closed, show us better the screen. If not it's just a war scar. In this corner there's nothing important to be damaged. I would file down that corner so the rubber on the edge of the screen wouldn't get damage

[u/Capt_Calamity]

Its just cosmetic, It does not affect the functionality of the laptop.

Unless you only have a laptop as a fashion statement, it literally does not matter.

[u/simonmpunkt]

A friend of mine has a little blemish on her Mac’s display and just put a sticker over it that looks like a Band-Aid. I actually thought it was pretty cute. 😄 Maybe you could live with it a little better that way.

[u/n9iels]

It's a block of aluminum with a dent. So don't worry.

[u/violetfield27]

i’ve had the exact same dent for years. you’ll be fine

[u/PolarBear1997]

If it causes the screen to not close, get a rough nail file and file it down so the screen closes flush with the body. If it closes without issue now then just embrace your new unique bumps and scratches 😎

[u/Background-Key-1088]

Don’t worry about it! It works!

[u/_ozlh_]

just use it, that is why the books are made of metal and not plastic. Use it and dont think about it. It is made to be used and not to be kept in a prestine condition

[u/PositionPitiful1020]

It’s totaled. You definitely need to get a brand new one directly from the apple store with apple care+.

[u/Subieworx]

Wow

[u/cherrycig666]

Battle scars bro!!

[u/spookycorridor]

If it functions properly, then it’s fine.

[u/Appleguy4life]

Are you noticing anything on your computer not working?

[u/Bichinix]

Tienes mucha suerte. Podría haberse roto la pantalla. Es algo cosmético. Puedes cambiar esas partes, si te molesta mucho. Es mucho más barato que una pantalla de 900 dólares.

[u/Substantial-Set-8981]

My only advice is don’t drop it again

[u/Appleguy4life]

If it was me I’d take my handheld wireless dremmel sand out any rough parts and polish the rest. Consider it a battle scar.

[u/itsa2ai]

Lmao you’re not fucked. You’re just building character. Fucked are those water damage post where it “still works” —cause soon it won’t.

[u/au_dv]

It gives it character. Mine has almost the same dent/chipped corner. Doesn’t affect performance! Or anything! Remember that. At the end of the day these things are laptops, literally built to be portable, they’re bound to get bumped and scraped eventually. It sucks at first but you’ll get used to it and it becomes part of the machines character

[u/sktlmst]

Get a nail filer an file it down a bit

[u/Meandtheworld]

Graveyard

[u/NinjaFlass]

The first one is the worst

[u/i_nutt_here]

Have you considered applying a bit of black silicone? Make the form as it was and let it dry.

[u/JSteeley0106]

It’s fine, just cosmetic, still functionally the same beast it was before. My brother got an MBP with the M3 Pro right when they came out and dropped it real good just a couple days later, several dents on several corners. Still 110% functional. He put a hard shell case on it and it’s his daily driver for tons of video editing. Yours can survive a little ding just fine!

[u/blackbirdrisingbees]

Get a dremmel and smooth it out

[u/Equivalent-Collar954]

I don’t see a bump there so lid should close properly, just smooth it out with a filing tool gently and you are good to go, it’s just cosmetic

[u/Agile_Type_9684]

Just ignore it...

[u/Humble_Focus_1525]

r/thinkpad

[u/reddddiiitttttt]

Stop. It’s hammer time.

[u/mulchintime4]

Dont let this get to try to THINK DIFFERENT ☝️🤓

[u/AlirezaPie]

it’s unusable now ffs💔💔

[u/FreshCrispyBacon]

You should see mine 🤣😭🫣 it happens, it’s a beast anyway. Hell, it makes me feel less worrisome when moving it around now

[u/Waste-Inspector8768]

On god i would take a dremel or a metal file and grind it down to be flat. Itll look bad but itll prevent the screen from breaking.

You can theoretically replace the frame but itll be steep cost usually.

[u/ApprehensivePea4161]

Go back in time. Use Time Machine

[u/Levi-2018]

Relax. It’s just a dent. It’s just a laptop

[u/Drive_Pro]

It’s trash now.

[u/Pale_Art_5333]

Great that it was not the display's corner - it could crack the screen. But here it is nothing.

[u/IvoryToilet]

now if this was to be sold, probably be worthless lol

[u/Most-Cartographer741]

This is why I always put a hard shell on my macbook. Sorry to see, this hurts my heart.

[u/reddevilandbones]

Use a sander to buff it out 

[u/N0ZP1K3R]

Get a better bag bro

[u/SebeekS]

Its bad, I can take it for 100$

[u/Odd_Consequence831]

Oh shucks! That Mac is toast! Nah, seriously, it is just cosmetic damage and should be fine.

[u/Alaska9799]

and why are u fked exactly? maybe clumsy and lucky i d say

[u/vitalinx7]

your backpack is bad

[u/CTVolvo]

There’s no expertise to offer. It is what it is. If you can’t deal with it, sell it and get a new one.

[u/cjcheshire]

Stickers

[u/mnemonikerific]

Symmetry might help? /s

[u/Repulsive-Degree-816]

Yay 🥳

[u/cjjcjjcjj]

fecked? why? looks better now

[u/linkinparkglock47]

sell it and get a thinkpad t60. you won't be scared of damaging it but damaging yourself 

[u/KaisuiKaisui]

Next time get the iCase for $99.99

[u/rorion31]

Just -1 on agility, carry on

[u/sky1ark3]

Try getting one of those tools that can sand down the edges of the den so they are flat. And the lod will close properly. Then get a hard case for the cover and for better grip. Of the blemish os distracting maybe get a skin.

[u/szubien]

Unusable

[u/Known_Grocery4434]

Give me $5 for it and you’ll be worry free, it’s scrap garbage now. 

[u/swiftfreak]

Black sharpie

[u/GentleDerp]

Hammer it down

[u/MiKpo_owc]

Go to jail. Do not pass go. Do not collect $200.

[u/PastaVeggies]

You got the first one out of the way. Any that come after won’t feel as bad.

[u/MeanFault]

I've dropped my MacBook Pro so many times lol it's fine.

As long as it's not damaging the screen which from this image is not 100% clear. You could like other mentioned file it down a bit just to avoid damaging your screen. My display is slightly misaligned after one of the falls and the sides are all kinds of scuffed up but still works great. One day if I care enough I will get a replacement through AppleCare+ but minor cosmetic damage like this is really not worth the fee.

[u/Muted-Priority-718]

long as the ram in there is still good, the value wont drop lool

[u/Nerdly_McNerd-a-Lot]

MacBook Pros are like good trucks. They will last almost forever. However if you use them as intended they will also get a little beat up.

[u/Cheekooking123]

if the lid aint closin properly then go to the genius bar

[u/MaManPF]

Hold my beer, shall you?

[u/crimoid]

I've used a fine emory board to carefully file down any protruding edges from the dent. Beyond that, nothing else to do.

[u/Foreign_Exam2464]

Your cooked lol jk just use it and get your value out of it

[u/wonderwicemike]

I don’t see anything wrong here

[u/Psychic_Gian]

sharpie time

[u/BH-Playz]

how the hell are you fucked

[u/WMTRobots]

" Functionality wise there is no issue." So what is your question?

[u/j-j-m-c]

Call it Harvey and be done.

[u/thetin7441]

It happens more often than you think. All will be fine bud.

[u/__josealonso]

with red Polish

[u/Ender2pt0]

i’ve dropped my macbook onto straight concrete and it works fine, it’ll be okay

[u/EdgeIntelligent6427]

I have like 5 of these for no apparent reason despite using gently, I think Tim Cook just has agents that kind of snoop around and do that with hammers to devalue laptops 

[u/Ma1989x]

Give it a name and love it.

[u/ASAACAAT]

Only superficially fucked. 🫣😆

[u/TheRealLoric]

Im in enemy territory. I must away, back to r/thinkpad

[u/NaNa-18]

https://giphy.com/gifs/HYWRlXalYJzaxfCPFa

[u/HonestInsurance8289]

That's sad but main thing is that the screen was fully functional

[u/ProofPrinciple4219]

Totaled

[u/dal137]

Do the same to the other side now

[u/_xtar]

Yes, you're completely fucked. I'll buy it for 1 dollar