Left side of MBA 13" lid sticks up slightly when closed

[Yggbert]

Is this at all normal? and would flattening it by leaving a book on it solve it? The left side noticeably sticks up a tiny bit where as the right side is perfectly flat when closed, I read this is very common with MBPs but didn't find much about Airs.

 

[dljeffery]

Pics?

It doesn't sound normal. But hard to tell without any photos.

 

[ylrd]

Pics.

 

[Yggbert]

This is it on the left, I just noticed it seems to stick up more when pressure is applied to the middle of the bottom and not the two sides. (tested by placing on top of a book)

It doesn't really bother me but I'm curious, the gap looks kinda large when I hold it up, I can see through the sides of it.

 

[Grove86]

This is it on the left, I just noticed it seems to stick up more when pressure is applied to the middle of the bottom and not the two sides. (tested by placing on top of a book)

It doesn't really bother me but I'm curious, the gap looks kinda large when I hold it up, I can see through the sides of it.

take it back to exchange it. mine wasn't sitting flat on a desk and i went and got it exchanged.

 

[Yggbert]

take it back to exchange it. mine wasn't sitting flat on a desk and i went and got it exchanged.

It sits perfectly flat (no wobbling) so I'm not sure if it's worth the trip to exchange it, what a hassle!

 

[TC25]

It sits perfectly flat (no wobbling) so I'm not sure if it's worth the trip to exchange it, what a hassle!

Then don't.

 

[Yggbert]

Then don't.

Do you think it's likely to affect resale value?

 

[ylrd]

Do you think it's likely to affect resale value?

Your buyer might think you hit/forced it.

 

[TC25]

Do you think it's likely to affect resale value?

No

 

[Yggbert]

No

Right thanks! Just wondering in case a potential updated display MBA tempts me in 2014 or 2015, or I might just keep this until it's slow as a tortoise.

 

[NbinHD]

If i was you i would just return it for peace of mind. It would just keep bugging me. Be happy with your product, you pay alot of money for these machines and it doesnt seem unreasonable to exchange it aslong as it hasnt been damaged from a drop or something.

 

[Yggbert]

If i was you i would just return it for peace of mind. It would just keep bugging me. Be happy with your product, you pay alot of money for these machines and it doesnt seem unreasonable to exchange it aslong as it hasnt been damaged from a drop or something.

I just found out there's an Apple reseller here and they told me it's probably the bottom panel needing to be reseated, they asked me if it felt a bit loose when lightly pressed and it does, so I'm gonna take it there next week and they'll re-fit it for me. Woohoo.

 

[NbinHD]

I just found out there's an Apple reseller here and they told me it's probably the bottom panel needing to be reseated, they asked me if it felt a bit loose when lightly pressed and it does, so I'm gonna take it there next week and they'll re-fit it for me. Woohoo.

Even better. Update us to see how it goes.

 

[ok.Eric]

Do you think it's likely to affect resale value?

It will if you mention the issue in your description when you sell it.

If you don't the buyer may be angry at you and cause trouble since you didn't mention it in the description. I know I'd be kind of angry over it.

 

[Yggbert]

Even better. Update us to see how it goes.

Will do.

It will if you mention the issue in your description when you sell it.

If you don't the buyer may be angry at you and cause trouble since you didn't mention it in the description. I know I'd be kind of angry over it.

I suppose if the rest of the laptop is absolutely pristine it's a pretty minor niggle, and it's a used laptop after all! I probably won't let it go for at least 2-3 years anyhoo. If ever, depends how tempting new displays are.