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opening your macbook pro's... lid

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aoaaron

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hi i got a new MBP and im struggling to open the lid. am i just being too gentle is there some kind of mechanism or technique?

[/stupid question ... sry]
 
JTToft said:
Is this a joke?
Put your thumb in the thumbscoop and pull upwards...
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No, I don't think he's joking.

In my experience, the magnetic latch on the 2011 MBP is much stronger than previous models. If the computer normally sits on a clean smooth surface like the one on my desk it's hard to open with one hand; the body slides a bit.

I've been putting on hand on the back of the MBP while pulling up in the thumbwell with the other. That should work.
 
richard13 said:
No, I don't think he's joking.

In my experience, the magnetic latch on the 2011 MBP is much stronger than previous models. If the computer normally sits on a clean smooth surface like the one on my desk it's hard to open with one hand; the body slides a bit.

I've been putting on hand on the back of the MBP while pulling up in the thumbwell with the other. That should work.
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- I have no issues opening mine.
 
I don't even know what to say. Are you afraid of breaking it or something? :confused:

It's a lid not a manhole cover. You aren't going to break it.
 
Mine's tough too, much more so than my 2008 was.

If it's on my desk I need to place one hand behind it so it won't move or slide and then open it.
 
hold the back and then open it. i agree its really hard to open with just one hand.
 
He is just going through over-protective new owner syndrome (ONOS), where people return brand new MBPs over a 1mm hairline scratch 1picometer deep.

Don't worry. After a year or two of ownership and a few scratches, you will be fine.
 
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NovemberWhiskey said:
He is just going through over-protective new owner syndrome (ONOS), where people return brand new MBPs over a 1mm hairline scratch 1picometer deep.

Don't worry. After a year or two of ownership and a few scratches, you will be fine.
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+1. Over the course of 1-2 years your MBP will get scratches, nicks, and if your hands contain as much acid as mine: corrosion...:D
 
I think the answer is thumb lifts. Remember, do three sets of 12 reps. In a few weeks you may be able to lift the lid.:D
 
richard13 said:
No, I don't think he's joking.

In my experience, the magnetic latch on the 2011 MBP is much stronger than previous models. If the computer normally sits on a clean smooth surface like the one on my desk it's hard to open with one hand; the body slides a bit.

I've been putting on hand on the back of the MBP while pulling up in the thumbwell with the other. That should work.
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yeah i have trouble opening my lid when its sitting on my table during class time because the tables/desks are so slippery. I have to put my thumb in the lid and then my other 4 fingers around the apple logo and i press down on the apple thing and then lift up for some leverage. this magnet is by far much much stronger than the one in my 2008uMB. i don't know if my older uMB magnet just wore out after the years or if this one is just a long stronger like i think it is. because i don't really think magnets just wear out. but yeah.
 
You wouldn't think...

ViviUO said:
I don't even know what to say. Are you afraid of breaking it or something? :confused:

It's a lid not a manhole cover. You aren't going to break it.
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Unfortunately, the lids can break from normal use. Same thing is happening to mine, but not as bad as these pictures yet. Hopefully Apple will take care of it even though it's out of warranty.

http://www.mac-forums.com/forums/apple-notebooks/141840-new-unibody-macbook-pro-cracking-hinge.html

https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/875050/
 
If it just feels resistant at first (like a strong magnet), but then pulls up just fine after that you probably don't have to worry about it. If the whole process of opening/closing the lid feels like you're prying the computer open you might want to take it into the Genius Bar to get the hinge checked out. It's hard to tell what's a genuine concern and what's just new owner paranoia without actually having the machine in hand. What may seem like normal operation to one person may seem a bit off to someone else, particularly if they've never handled a similar product before. Good luck!
 
I generally can't open mine with one hand, either. If it's on my desk or lap and I lift up, I end up lifting up the whole computer. It's not a strength issue or I couldn't lift the whole computer with my thumb to whoever made the snide "thumb lifts" comment, I think the OP was expressing a genuine concern. I hold the bottom case with one hand and lift the lid with the other. I think it's a good thing that it's slightly resistant as it means it has a good closure when it's in a bag or sleeve.
 
oButto said:
hold the back and then open it. i agree its really hard to open with just one hand.
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I wouldn't say it is hard to open with one hand as I have no trouble - I just cannot open with one hand because every time i try the MBP slides backwards.
 
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This man can just about open his Macbook Pro.
 
richard13 said:
No, I don't think he's joking.

In my experience, the magnetic latch on the 2011 MBP is much stronger than previous models. If the computer normally sits on a clean smooth surface like the one on my desk it's hard to open with one hand; the body slides a bit.

I've been putting on hand on the back of the MBP while pulling up in the thumbwell with the other. That should work.
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Yep, I have to agree with Richard on this. I think the magnetic latch is much stronger too. I open it up the same way as well...

IMHO, the magnetic latch being stronger gives me more peace of mind when I travel or am moving it.


-P
 
I also had trouble when I first opened my MBP, the magnetic seems very strong. I also managed to cut myself on the corner of the dip... bloody sharp! :mad:
 
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