The dm3-1130US laptop has a nice lightweight aluminum-magnesium casing, with a brushed aluminum finish. The top (exterior) of the laptop, the keyboard/palm rest area, and the display screen, are in great condition, as shown in the pictures. However, the front left corner of the plastic bezel on the case is broken, and some of the plastic fins on the exhaust port (fan outlet) on the side of the case are also broken, as shown in the pictures. The plastic bezel on the side of the laptop near the power connector is loose, but it does not affect charging or powering the laptop.