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artem.lys

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Original poster
Jul 11, 2021
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I bought a new MacBook Pro M1, a few days ago I found a strange sound when I took the laptop with one hand from the bottom, the bottom cover seems to bend and press on some internal part and it makes a strange squeak or clicking sound, as you like. Someone had a similar problem and how did they solve it? Is it critical? Because there is no Apple dealership in my country.

 
Try tightening the screws on the bottom panel. My MBP M1 would creak on the bottom when I picked it up or rested it on my chest as I typed. All of the screws were a quarter- to a half-turn loose. Plus, the current design uses fewer screws to hold the bottom on compared to the previous chassis design.

Unfortunately, the screws require an odd bit. I used a P5, but it might not be the right size since the bit wouldn't stay in place as the screw was tightened.
 
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