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11" loose hinge?
- Thread starter Gibson88
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If it doesn't hold the angle you have set then it is defective. My MBP has a floppy hinge after a couple of years of use and it seems pretty common with these machines, but a new one should absolutely hold the angle you have set.
I wish Apple would tighten these things for free after warranty.
I wish Apple would tighten these things for free after warranty.
capathy21
macrumors 65816
The hinges on the Air's definitely have more play in them versus the pro models. That being said, it shouldn't be moving or falling unless you are typing really hard or bumping it. Definitely exchange it if you feel it is not satisfactory.
I only seem to have one issue, and I don't even know if this is a problem. When the screen is open at about 110 degrees and I lift my MBA the screen opens all the way to max.
Is this normal? Maybe it's my OCD.
Is this normal? Maybe it's my OCD.
capathy21
macrumors 65816
My wife's does that when you lift the machine up. I think it is due to how light the machine is overall.
polee
macrumors 6502a
They would have to replace the whole screen as well. The hinge cannot be tightened on its own. My hinge was loose and that's what happened after I asked for the problem to be rectified.