Flexgate prevention

[kohsamui100]

My A1707 has got flexgate for a few years now. I finally got another used A1707 with no issues.
How to keep it from getting flexgate or how to make it just take longer, if it ever gets flexgate?

 

[iMacDragon]

There probably isn't any way short of not opening/closing the lid any time not needed, as it's directly linked to the stress of this on the ribbon cable.

 

[kohsamui100]

Just a thought... using a laptop-stand enforces opening the lid more than 90 degrees. That's one of the things I'm usually using.

 

[Fishrrman]

Don't open the lid "way back".
Stick to around 90 degrees or just a little more, but not MUCH more.

 

[JPack]

Run it in clamshell mode.

Most people try to get rid of A1707 because of butterfly, flexgate, staingate, loose USB-C ports, and performance. It’s rare to see somebody try to buy another A1707, especially a used one.