macbook hinge squeaking?

[pattman247]

hey everyone, i have the old blackbook penryn model, and in the past few months or so, whenever i open or close the screen from the sides it emits a loud squeaking sound, im just wondering should i go to the apple store to fix this, or is there a way to do it myself.

 

[hogfaninga]

iFixit.com has instructions on how to fix/tighten hinges on the Macbook. The Apple store might fix it for free.

BTW you shouldn't close your Macbook from the sides.

 

[mrrish]

my old blackbook had the same problem. apple store had to send it to depot to get it fixed, taking roughly a week. wasn't worth it.