Funny noise when closing MacBook 13"

[spaceboots06]

Hi,

When I close or adjust the screen of my MBP 13" using the left side of the screen the right side makes a clicking / squeaking noise. When I use the right side to close the lid I do not hear this noise. Can I somehow determine what is making this clicking noise? It seems to be coming from the hinge.

 

[Benjic]

It's most likely the hinge itself making the noise, sometimes the plastic and the metal make contact and produce a squeak noise. I've also noticed that if the laptop has been on for a while, with fans going, the plastic will expand a tad and make that noise.

 

[spaceboots06]

It's most likely the hinge itself making the noise, sometimes the plastic and the metal make contact and produce a squeak noise. I've also noticed that if the laptop has been on for a while, with fans going, the plastic will expand a tad and make that noise.

That's what my guess was because of graphics intensive games and the fan running all the time etc etc... Do you think I can put like an oil or something in there so I don't have to hear the noise?

 

[yozh]

That's what my guess was because of graphics intensive games and the fan running all the time etc etc... Do you think I can put like an oil or something in there so I don't have to hear the noise?

I have the same issue..... I`m wondering if you fixed. I really dont want to go to the store to replace the hinge and wait.... It seems to only make a noise when I close it from the right side and only after its been open for a while.... Anyone has a quick fix ? Thanks