16" MacBook Pro loose hinges ?

[JustAnotherCarGuy]

I have a 16" MacBook Pro with a thin JCPal hardshell case clamped on, and have noticed since recent that the hinge feels kinda loose when I close it. The screen practically closes on its own once the angle with the base is < 30°.

The rest of the hinge action feels normal and solid. It holds its place when open and slanted over 90° as well.

However I'm not sure if it has always been this way. The screen does however hold itself at whatever angle when the case is removed and requires me pushing it down to close all the way.

Is this something I should be worried about? am I potentially causing my hinge to loosen by using this hardshell??

 

[genealto]

Mine does the same thing

 

[JustAnotherCarGuy]

Mine does the same thing

Er so its normal behaviour then? am worried fr.

 

[pommephone]

FWIW, the hinge on my 2020 - 13" is much looser than the hinge on my 7-year-old 2013 - 13", but still acceptable at this point.

 

[posguy99]

However I'm not sure if it has always been this way. The screen does however hold itself at whatever angle when the case is removed and requires me pushing it down to close all the way.

You've added extra weight to a balanced system and you wonder why it works differently?

As for the case, why do you think you need the case?

 

[JustAnotherCarGuy]

You've added extra weight to a balanced system and you wonder why it works differently?

As for the case, why do you think you need the case?

Well you got a point...I just don't wanna get scratches on this
(I know it might sound dumb but this is the most expensive thing I own xD. just trynna protect it as much as possible.)

 

[posguy99]

Well you got a point...I just don't wanna get scratches on this
(I know it might sound dumb but this is the most expensive thing I own xD. just trynna protect it as much as possible.)

With the case on it, it's going to scratch.

 

[JustAnotherCarGuy]

With the case on it, it's going to scratch.

OH :/