Is this new laptop damaged? (with pic)

[donline]

Hi folks,

I just received a new ASUS laptop and noticed that there were a couple of minor scratches (pic below) on two of the heatsink fins, where some of the black coating has been removed (if you look at the other fins they are fully coated)...

Do you think this is an issue? Should I keep the new laptop or just return it for a new one (it's still within guarantee period)?

Thanks!

 

[anonman]

Almost looks like just a reflection from the light, as you can see it more to the right in the other slots.

 

[Phillip Corcoran]

Your pic shows nothing useful from which to draw any conclusions, not even if you expand it to full size.

 

[Mr Kagouris]

Unless you encounter any issues while using it, I would not considered potentially scratched heatsink fin coating to be something you should return a laptop for, and I'm 99.9% certain the manufacturer will just facepalm and send it back as well (assuming there's no functional issue).

 

[donline]

Thanks folks, unfortunately that was the best quality pic I could take...

Appreciate your response Mr Kagouris - so the scratched away coating would not affect the heatsink?
Thanks!

 

[1shado1]

I've lead a sheltered life. Among the approximately 15 laptops I've dealt with in my life, none of the heatsink fins were black. Is this a relatively new development?

 

[Mr Kagouris]

Could actually just be a lack of light. Looks like the edges of the fins are silver-y so probably the case.

 

[donline]

I've lead a sheltered life. Among the approximately 15 laptops I've dealt with in my life, none of the heatsink fins were black. Is this a relatively new development?

Not sure if it's a new thing! I'm not very experienced...

But where the black coating has come off, you can see it's kind of silver underneath. Don't know if the black coloured coating does anything functional or if it's just aesthetic?

I did check the fins in bright daylight today (it's sunny) so you definitely see the difference in colour (though not so clear in the pic, sorry).

Thanks

 

[Mr Kagouris]

Well regardless, fin coating affects absolutely nothing. It's probably black (or at least dark color) coated to make the fins less visible from the outside.

EDIT: The fins up against the exhaust on my laptop are black-coated as well. Seems like an aesthetic choice by manufacturers.

 

[donline]

Well regardless, fin coating affects absolutely nothing. It's probably black (or at least dark color) coated to make the fins less visible from the outside.

EDIT: The fins up against the exhaust on my laptop are black-coated as well. Seems like an aesthetic choice by manufacturers.

Thanks Mr Kagouris

That's good it's just aesthetic in purpose.
Is there any risk of toxicity where the coating has come off (could any particles blow out of the vent where the damaged fins are located?), or any other risks from the damaged coating? What do you think the coating is made of? I'm a bit concerned about safety...

Appreciate your guidance.

 

[Mr Kagouris]

There is absolutely nothing to worry about.

 

[1shado1]

Toxicity? Yeah, I think it might be weapons grade anthrax they spray on those fins.

 

[Mr Kagouris]

Toxicity? Yeah, I think it might be weapons grade anthrax they spray on those fins.

 

[donline]

Thanks for your feedback folks, much appreciated!