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[–] [email protected] 9 points 3 months ago (1 children)

It's worrying for sure, but I think the PLA might give up earlier than the chassis. That said - you never know, it might still bend the laptop.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 3 months ago

Even if it doesn't permanently bend the chassis or break it, the chassis might flex enough that you'd get some damage to the electronics.