How much flex do you notice in your 13" Macbook Pro?

[Adamantoise]

So I had a 2010 Macbook Pro and I didn't notice any flex at all whatsoever, however, I bought a 2011 Macbook Pro a couple months back and I'm starting to notice some.

It's around the top cover, basically if you press down against the lid it flexes some. I understand the screen is directly beneath the lid and I don't know if it should be 100% rigid or not.

If it matters, I opened my Macbook Pro (back when I first got it) to install RAM and an HDD.

Does anyone else notice some flex around their lid?

 

[Risasi]

I have noticed none.

 

[szolr]

I have noticed none.

^ Same.

 

[alust2013]

Aluminum will flex some if you apply pressure. The back of the screen is especially noticeable if you press somewhere close to the center, as there is nothing to support it.

 

[Adamantoise]

Aluminum will flex some if you apply pressure. The back of the screen is especially noticeable if you press somewhere close to the center, as there is nothing to support it.

Yes this is what I'm talking about.

It's in the center of the lid, right on top of the Apple logo. You're saying this is normal then?

 

[Steve's Barber]

You're saying this is normal then?

Yes.

You really have to push on it to give though. Any kind of normal use should yield zero flex.

 

[Blondie :)]

as stated before, if you apply a lot of pressure, you'll notice some. But hardly any, and not enough to affect the screen. I wouldn't worry about it.

 

[Risasi]

I don't get it, why the heck would anyone want to be torquing on their notebook lid with that much pressure and potentially break something?

 

[Adamantoise]

I don't get it, why the heck would anyone want to be torquing on their notebook lid with that much pressure and potentially break something?

I wasn't looking for it, I grabbed it and noticed that the lid flexed inwards a little, that's all.

 

[wankey]

Yes this is what I'm talking about.

It's in the center of the lid, right on top of the Apple logo. You're saying this is normal then?

Absolutely normal buddy.

 

[aboutlawrence]

flex of macbook pro

Hi,

Just came across this thread re. flex in structure of macbook pro. Recently I purchased a macbook pro retina and am wondering whether one might carry this around in an appropriate bag with a dedicated compartment for it, but with books in other parts of the bag. Although the computer would be well protected from scratches etc., the books might exert some pressure on its structure. Can this be the cause of potential damage (assuming albs weight of books)?

Regards,

Lawrence