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Scratched Bottom Case on My MacBook Pro

If I buy the MacBook Pro case from iFixit and install it, does it void my Extended Apple Warranty that I purchased when I bought my Mac? I am just asking because I somehow I got this nasty scratch on the bottom of my case and it is just too awful to look at and I didn't drop my MBP or anything but somehow this scratch appeared and I would like to replace the bottom case to keep the computer in like new condition. My performance has not been affected at all it's purely a cosmetic thing. If anyone has any insight I would greatly appreciate it.

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The bottom case of the Unibody you indicate is able to have the bottom removed by the consumer and is required to come off to replace the memory. It is 9 screws and pop it off. It should have no effect on your applecare warranty. You can call Apple at 1-800-275-2273 and verify with Apple to be sure. See the following for replacement instructions.

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1270

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In that case: Let Apple swap it or f*** Apple and change it yourself. The only proof of the serial number is the System Profiler anyway. Even that changes when you swap the Logic Board.

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My input on this is that your original bottom case also has laser engraved serial numbers, and the the new bottom case would not have the matching numbers if it's a used one, and if its new..... well i ask that question myself, if its new what does it say on the bottom? Blank or do you get it lasered in lol.

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