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tylerwatt12

macrumors regular
Original poster
Jan 9, 2013
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I've heard that the hinges have been a problem on older models. Are the hinges on the 2013 model any different/better? I didn't buy AppleCare and i'm the self repair type. This is my first Mac and I wanted to know if they wear out or need to be re-tightnened after a certain period of time.
 

LeeM

macrumors 6502a
Jan 1, 2012
603
0
was the original model that had the problem, theyve been fine for years now.
 

maflynn

macrumors Haswell
May 3, 2009
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43,308
I'd say you'll need to wait and see, but the lack of complaints on the hinges creaking or being too loose is a good sign
 

hakr100

macrumors 6502a
Mar 1, 2011
967
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East Coast
It's the owners of these Macbooks who become unhinged, as it were!

I've had my new MBA for about four days now, and I haven't found anything wrong with it, but I'm looking, looking, looking... :rolleyes:
 

teffers

macrumors regular
Jun 23, 2013
137
10
United Kingdom
I exchanged my 13" 2013 model, the right hinge started creaking after about 7 days.

It was only very slight and could only be heard in a quiet environment but I knew it would bug me, especially if it got worse.

Haven't really found many people online complaining of the same thing so I don't think it's an common issue.
 
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