Solid resolution on the 15" uMBP 'loose hinge' issue?

[Baggy Spandex]

Has there been any merit to the claims that a visit to the Genius bar will send your MBP back to you with a stiffer lid? I understand that there are countless mentions on this board about the issue, but I just want to know if there's any kind of resolution or "fix" for this.

I absolutely adore my new MBP, coming from a Penryn. The only thing I hate is the loose hinges. It's almost embarrassing when someone else is using your machine and they comment on how annoying or flimsy the lid feels.

 

[Apple Corps]

"I absolutely adore my new MBP, coming from a Penryn..."

What processor is in your new MBP?

 

[Baggy Spandex]

My apologies if that statement seemed vague. I grew accustomed to referring to the last of the non-unibody MBP's as "Penryn" notebooks. I was unaware that name was still used on the current processors.

Please read as mid-2008 MBP.

 

[NovemberWhiskey]

I don't know if it is possible or not, but you may be able to tighten the hinge itself by tightening the screws in the back panel.

I had a loose hinge that would fall down when you held it parallel to the ground, but after I removed and replaced the back panel on my MBP, it became noticeably tighter and the hinge would not fall when I held it parallel to the ground.

 

[comedyboy19]

Verify the screws

Can anyone verify the tightening of the screws idea. I know they take it apart at ifixit but they show the hinge area. I would love to know if its as simple as tightening some screws. Does the 15" has the same hinge hardware as the 13" and 17"

Thanks!

 

[ki2594]

Hmm. I keep hearing about this loose hinge issue. I don't have it on my 13", but i'm guessing its only a 15" thing? I'm sure its loose screws.

 

[Apple Corps]

My apologies if that statement seemed vague. I grew accustomed to referring to the last of the non-unibody MBP's as "Penryn" notebooks. I was unaware that name was still used on the current processors.

Please read as mid-2008 MBP.

There is a reason that name is still being used

I'd leave well enough alone or - if you are under warranty - let Apple try to resolve your issue. If you don't like the hinge tension you will hate the stripped screws.