i have a rev. a tibook as well and the only visible abuse is right above the cd-loading slot, i guess because of my arm there - but on the left side there's nothing ..... other than that some discoloring on the titanium parts (although i think its just dirt/dust) ... and a quite deep and one inch long scratch on the backside of the screen ... happened 2 years ago on an aitport ....argh! i use my tibook only on a desk and other than carrying it around the globe every year once it is not moved =) On Jul 28, 2004, at 12:28 AM, Don wrote: > Knock on wood, I haven't had any paint or hinge problems and it's an > "old" Ti 400 > which gets used several hours a day. Makes me suspect the skin acidity > or related > issue.