MacBook Pro Screen

[JoeSafe]

Hey,

I've just purchased a Macbook Pro 17" (2011 version) and noticed when I tilt it forward the screen lid closes...

Is this normal or is there something wrong with my hinges and I should report this to apple?

Thanks in advance,

 

[Shaun.P]

Hey,

I've just purchased a Macbook Pro 17" (2011 version) and noticed when I tilt it forward the screen lid closes...

Is this normal or is there something wrong with my hinges and I should report this to apple?

Thanks in advance,

I wouldn't say that this is normal. Take it into the Apple Store. They might be able to tighten the hinges or failing that replace the unit for you.

 

[revenire]

I think this is normal. Mine does it. It is a heavy screen. Gravity takes over.

 

[JoeSafe]

I think this is normal. Mine does it. It is a heavy screen. Gravity takes over.

Yeah I've seen somewhere that it only happens on a certain few and if you take it into a Apple Store they can tighten the hinge... Might have to phone up and see.

 

[l.a.rossmann]

To my knowledge you can tighten the hinge's connection to the base but you cannot tighten the mechanism that controls how hard it closes or opens.