Dented MacBook Air M4 body and screen

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Dented MacBook Air M4 body and screen

Hi I recently received a MacBook Air M4 13" and was wondering what to do if I accidentally dropped it and it dented slightly on one side. I don't know if the limited warranty that I already have will benefit me in anyway or if I should quickly (40 days remaining) get the AppleCare coverage? I'll also send the picture of the dents (2) that are on the body of the MacBook and the screen, they aren't all that noticeable and I don't think anything has changed with performance. I would just like to know if there is any possibility of maybe resolving this?

Posted on Nov 12, 2025 9:14 AM

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KiltedTim

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Nov 12, 2025 9:27 AM in response to Adxsz

Buying AppleCare coverage after the device is damaged in an attempt to get any necessary repairs covered is fraud.

Just like you can't take out a life insurance policy on someone who is already dead.

That said, even if you had coverage before the damage was done, that looks like cosmetic damage. If it does not affect the operation of the device, Apple will not repair it.

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Adxsz Author

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Nov 12, 2025 9:41 AM in response to KiltedTim

Oh wow, I didn’t know that good thing I asked and found out. Like you said it doesn’t have any issues, I’ve just run cyberpunk 2077 for like 30 mins and it runs fine. Thank you very much for the response.

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