MacBook Pro (2010) not applying even pressure to all four feet.

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vbman213

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Simple test: Take a piece of paper or an index card and slide the piece of paper under the left front foot. Ok, now slide it under the right front foot. I can notice a very obvious difference in the amount of resistance. Therefore, I can infer that my machine is not resting on all four feet with even pressure.

Is this normal? The logic board, fans, battery, etc (i.e. all the heavy stuff is on the left side), which could be the reason why the machine applies more pressure to towards the left side than the right.
 
Well as long as it doesn't wobble significantly, don't bother to think about it.
I wouldn't care that much unless it wobbles noticeably.

FYI, at least my MBP 17" doesn't.
 
Your table/desk surface could always have imperfections as well. Not saying its one or the other, just something to consider.

My 15" doesn't wobble, for the record.
 
The only way mine wobbles is if I grab the screen and kinda cause it to spring back and forth (without actually adjusting the position of the screen). It is kinda "springy" I can hear the front right foot bounce up and down on the table.

However, during normal usage, all four feet do touch the surface.
 
vbman213 said:
Simple test: Take a piece of paper or an index card and slide the piece of paper under the left front foot. Ok, now slide it under the right front foot. I can notice a very obvious difference in the amount of resistance. Therefore, I can infer that my machine is not resting on all four feet with even pressure.

Is this normal? The logic board, fans, battery, etc (i.e. all the heavy stuff is on the left side), which could be the reason why the machine applies more pressure to towards the left side than the right.
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try this: sit on your laptop. that should straighten it out. for serious.
 
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