In March I purchased the new MacBook Air with Touch ID, after today, I noticed 2 cable like materials located in the hinge. Are these display cables? Is there something damaged? They are located where the fan holes are in the back of the computer. One is one the left side the other is on the right side.
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Exposed cables in the gap of the hinge of the New MacBook Air.
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Yes, I do. I find it very odd how apple would put these 2 cables in a place where they could easily get broken
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[sarcasm]Could you possibly make that picture just a little more blurry (if that is possible)?[/sarcasm]
[sarcasm]Could you possibly make that picture just a little more blurry (if that is possible)?[/sarcasm]
A less blurry photo would be easier to see.
Right now it just looks like a pixelated mess.Do apologize on that! I’ll try to go ahead to get a better photo!A less blurry photo would be easier to see.
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correct! I took a better look and realized, it’s not metal it’s more of a cable type section.
Odd, I’d say take it to an Apple store and see what they say.
That really looks shoddy, I can’t believe a new device could be like that. There is a recognised issue with the 2018 MBP called the “Stage Lighting” effect caused when the cables connecting the lid and body become damaged from repeated opening and closing. Previously they were connected by a ribbon cable but in the latest models it’s two wires. I can’t believe this is Apples solution but who knows? Take it back to Apple and ask. That’s unacceptable.
I agree, it really does baffle me, seeing these ribbon cables exposed like this. I know for a fact these are cables..
take it for a replacement and check the ones in the store as well. My guess is it should not be like that.
and please report back once u have found an answer.
Mine has two sets of ribbon cables either side as you can see here.
You’d be hard pushed to damage them accidentally.
You’d be hard pushed to damage them accidentally.