How to Protect Your Macbook From Scratches

Your Macbook laptop is bound to suffer from scratches, nicks and marks from frequently transporting the device, as well as general wear and tear. Although some scratches are unavoidable, you can prevent major scratches from occurring by covering your laptop with a hard case, sleeve or a laptop bag. These Macbook accessories can be found at Apple stores, computer accessories stores and online.

Things You'll Need

• Protective sleeve
• Laptop bag
• Hard case

Instructions

1. Purchase a laptop sleeve. Laptop sleeves specifically for Macbooks completely cover your laptop and protect it using a neoprene or foam material to prevent scratches from occurring while in transit. Sleeves range from $29 to $49 as of 2010, depending on the quality of the sleeve and the brand. To use the sleeve, simply close your laptop and gently slide the laptop into the sleeve.

2. Purchase a laptop bag. A laptop bag should always be used, rather than a regular tote or backpack, as the interior of the laptop bag is smooth to avoid accidental scratches to the laptop's surface. Laptop bags cost between $30 to $69 as of 2010 for basic bags and between $99 to $199 as of 2010 for designer laptop bags. Look for laptop bags that are designed for the Macbook, as you don't want a large bag that causes your laptop to move around. Use a sleeve or hard case with a laptop bag for maximum protection.

3. Purchase a hard case. A hard shell casing for the Macbook provides protection from scratches by using a rubber material to cover the outer shell of the laptop. The case has a slit for easy access to your ports and small holes that allows the laptop's fans to properly circulate air. Slide the bottom of the Macbook into the hard case, and pull the remaining end over the Macbook's screen until it securely attaches.

References

• Macworld: Notebook Cleanup and Protection