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A1708/EMC 3164 — Released June 2017, this entry-level MacBook Pro retains its traditional function keys (as opposed to the OLED Touch Bar).

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How can I fix the dent on the aluminum without replacing the display?

I had recently dropped this Mac from half feet above the ground onto concrete and there’s this minor dent that happened just on the front, close left to the area where we open the lid. To make matters even worse I used a nail trimmer and rubbed on it to make the thing even, but it created a hole and I can see it every time I close the laptop. It’s little annoying. Found no solution on the Internet as to what I could do. Mostly they tell me to replace the body when taken to Apple store. It’s costly as the panel has the display attached to it. Is there a way I can just apply some thing to close or fill the dent?

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are you able to provide a picture of the damage? Adding images to an existing question

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@zmentz I just posted the image to the original question. I also had done some rubbing to the dent to make things even, but it created a hole.

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Ok interesting. So you can try and use "epoxy putty" ive used it before on my old HP laptop, but as of now that seems like the best solution to try, but ill keep looking into it and update any further research if that doesnt work

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I was advised to use a Silicone Sealant as opposed to a epoxy putty as it's currently not available at my place. Do you think it can get the job done?

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us skin to cover the dent because if you cover the dent you will need to paint it and the macbook is not painted it coated using electricity and you not able to match the color

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