Black hinge uneven?

Lukewarmwinner · Nov 4, 2012, 10:36 AM

Hi guys

My dad just got his first MBA yesterday and noticed that the black hinge (seen from the back when lid closed) is slightly uneven. We compared it to mine, which also had it. Is it normal or should we be worried? It is only in the left side there is a gap. The right side is all right and align.

Mrbobb · Nov 4, 2012, 11:00 AM

I don't see anything uneven from that picture.

Lukewarmwinner · Nov 4, 2012, 11:20 AM

You don't notice a small (very small, you might have to zoom) gap between the black hinge and the silver-body? It just seems slightly off-centered

Lukewarmwinner · Nov 4, 2012, 11:33 AM

Okay, it's actually pretty hard to take a picture, but what about this one - more clear?

I know I might be OCD'ing, but just wanted to know if its normal

localhost8080 · Nov 4, 2012, 11:34 AM

it looks the same as mine....

insimbi · Nov 4, 2012, 11:35 AM

Ummm? That's totally normal.

NutsNGum · Nov 4, 2012, 11:37 AM

It's totally wrecked man, better send it to me as a write-off.

Lukewarmwinner · Nov 4, 2012, 11:42 AM

Thanks guys, good to know!

Awesome upload-feature on this mobile version of Macrumors btw!

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Originally Posted by NutsNGum

It's totally wrecked man, better send it to me as a write-off.

Bummer! You got it man!

Mrbobb · Nov 4, 2012, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lukewarmwinner

You don't notice a small (very small, you might have to zoom) gap between the black hinge and the silver-body? It just seems slightly off-centered

Zoomed it. Still can't see.

Even if so, that's not a critical area. The black thing is just the cover, what matters is what goes on underneath. If it feels smooth (like mine

) then is doing its job and stop obsessing.

When you come to more$$$, buy a convertible and leave it parked top-down and walk away (with the alarm on). Try it. Really liberating.

Brian Y · Nov 4, 2012, 01:39 PM

The cluch cover can slide (that's how you remove it) - so you should actually be able to slide it into the middle if it bothers you :P

Prof. · Nov 4, 2012, 02:05 PM

It looks fine to me! If it works properly and doesn't make any noise when you open/close it, don't worry.

Glockron · Nov 4, 2012, 03:52 PM

My black hinge can slide back and forth about 2mm if i slide it. So it's defs fine

Lukewarmwinner · Nov 4, 2012, 04:42 PM

Haven't tried sliding it, but that would explain the off-centered!

The lid is aligned with the body so no unevenness, and no cracking/noisy sounds when opening/closing lid.

Thanks for clearing it up guys! Good to know it's normal and that you've all seen it before

children · Nov 4, 2012, 05:32 PM

man, are you guys observant

asting · Nov 4, 2012, 09:00 PM

Does the lid overhang to one side? If not, maybe they adjusted it so that it lines up. There are tolerances for both the top and lower half of the laptop, so they leave adjusting in so the top and bottoms can line up.

If it does overhang take it in and they'll fix it.

Lukewarmwinner · Nov 5, 2012, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by asting

Does the lid overhang to one side? If not, maybe they adjusted it so that it lines up. There are tolerances for both the top and lower half of the laptop, so they leave adjusting in so the top and bottoms can line up.

If it does overhang take it in and they'll fix it.

Overhang? Not sure what you mean, but the lid is perfectly align with the body

asting · Nov 5, 2012, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Lukewarmwinner

Overhang? Not sure what you mean, but the lid is perfectly align with the body

As in one part (top or bottom) stick out more on one side. If it is in line with your body then the original issue is likely just a result of calibration.

Lukewarmwinner · Nov 6, 2012, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by asting

As in one part (top or bottom) stick out more on one side. If it is in line with your body then the original issue is likely just a result of calibration.

Haven't really noticed that, so I guess it's fine

The screen is perfectly in line with the bottom body

FreVC · Nov 13, 2012, 04:33 AM

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Originally Posted by asting

As in one part (top or bottom) stick out more on one side. If it is in line with your body then the original issue is likely just a result of calibration.

My lid does show some overhang on the left side, this irritates me. Does anyone know if it is possible to realign this yourself?

Cozmo85 · Nov 13, 2012, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by FreVC

My lid does show some overhang on the left side, this irritates me. Does anyone know if it is possible to realign this yourself?

Yes, use a pentalobe screwdriver (ebay or amazon for ~$4). CAREFULLY remove the bottom screws. Once you get inside there are 3 6-pointed star screws that hold each hinge on. Loosen them with the correct size screwdriver, allign screen, then tighten them.

Once its aligned how you want it place the metal cover back on the bottom, then CAREFULLY reinstall pentalobe screws. Get them all threaded properly before tightening any of them.

Pentalobe screws will strip if you look at them wrong so be very careful. If in doubt a genius should be able to do it in 10 minutes or so at the apple store.

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Lukewarmwinner macrumors 6502 Join Date: Oct 2012	Black hinge uneven? Hi guys My dad just got his first MBA yesterday and noticed that the black hinge (seen from the back when lid closed) is slightly uneven. We compared it to mine, which also had it. Is it normal or should we be worried? It is only in the left side there is a gap. The right side is all right and align. Attached Thumbnails
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Lukewarmwinner Thread Starter macrumors 6502 Join Date: Oct 2012	Okay, it's actually pretty hard to take a picture, but what about this one - more clear? I know I might be OCD'ing, but just wanted to know if its normal Attached Thumbnails
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Lukewarmwinner Thread Starter macrumors 6502 Join Date: Oct 2012	You don't notice a small (very small, you might have to zoom) gap between the black hinge and the silver-body? It just seems slightly off-centered
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Brian Y macrumors 65816 Join Date: Oct 2012	The cluch cover can slide (that's how you remove it) - so you should actually be able to slide it into the middle if it bothers you :P
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Glockron macrumors member Join Date: Jun 2012	My black hinge can slide back and forth about 2mm if i slide it. So it's defs fine
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Lukewarmwinner Thread Starter macrumors 6502 Join Date: Oct 2012	Haven't tried sliding it, but that would explain the off-centered! The lid is aligned with the body so no unevenness, and no cracking/noisy sounds when opening/closing lid. Thanks for clearing it up guys! Good to know it's normal and that you've all seen it before __________________ - MacBook Air - iPad - iPhone - iPods - AppleTVs -
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asting macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jun 2012	Does the lid overhang to one side? If not, maybe they adjusted it so that it lines up. There are tolerances for both the top and lower half of the laptop, so they leave adjusting in so the top and bottoms can line up. If it does overhang take it in and they'll fix it.
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