Macbook Pro Unibody, heavy screen and/or weak hinge

[LemmycautioN]

I have noticed that my macbook pro's screen doesn't stay open as well as my Powerbook's. If I lean the computer forward the screen falls closed, making it impossible to use the machine while laying flat on my back (I'm lazy). I haven't gotten the chance to go into the mac store and test out their floor models. I believe that I have read some other post regarding this subject but I didn't see a thread.

Apologies if there is already a thread regarding this issue but as I had previously mentioned, I'm lazy.

 

[iMacDragon]

As every other post about this issue says, this is normal. Due to heavier glass screen, and a slightly looser hinge to make adjustment easier, and allow the magnet to latch.

 

[smacman]

It is a design flaw. The Macbooks don't do it, so the Macbook Pros shouldn't either. Just because every machine has the flaw, it doesn't make it normal.

 

[blurfonz]

well dont lie down on the bed when using the mb

 

[duffyanneal]

well dont lie down on the bed when using the mb

I lie down in bed with mine and it doesn't close. It only closes if the angle is very extreme angle.

The 17" machines have been doing this for years.

 

[Chupa Chupa]

For my lid to drop shut I have to hold it at a 90 degree angle, which would be awkward to use at that point.