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Also, for some reason sometimes when i put the lid down it makes a creaking noise. However, this is just for a split second nothing major.
Closes fine, but sometimes awakes from sleep if its closed. Also, I'm thinking the lid warpage has to do with how its connected.
Closes fine, but sometimes awakes from sleep if its closed. Also, I'm thinking the lid warpage has to do with how its connected.
Wow, are people really THAT picky? It's not made by God. Every one is going to have some flaw, no matter how small.
If everything is working correctly and it's just cosmetic (debatably) then I'd just leave it alone.
[Edit]Just read what you wrote. Make a Genius appointment if it really is affecting the MB and you have AppleCare.
If everything is working correctly and it's just cosmetic (debatably) then I'd just leave it alone.
[Edit]Just read what you wrote. Make a Genius appointment if it really is affecting the MB and you have AppleCare.
I can't see anything wrong
There is a "huge" (in comparison to the other side) space on the right side where the lid is connected to the body (black meets silver) compared to the left side. Also, you can see that as you go from left to right there is more space between the lid the farther right you go.
Apple isn't God? Just kidding... I probably am being too picky but since I spent $2500 on the comp I feel like I should be.
It looks insignificant to me - but everybody has their tolerances.
If I look REALLY close the lid on my MBP closes a TINY bit closer on the left side. Does it bother me? Nope.
I have a MBP without any dead pixels or backlight issues - and that's enough for me to want to keep the one I have.
You have to consider that when you're that picky - odds are your replacement won't be much better.
If I look REALLY close the lid on my MBP closes a TINY bit closer on the left side. Does it bother me? Nope.
I have a MBP without any dead pixels or backlight issues - and that's enough for me to want to keep the one I have.
You have to consider that when you're that picky - odds are your replacement won't be much better.
So, you'd say the big gap on one side and the squeak noise the lid makes when closing shouldn't be considered defects?
"Big" is clearly a relative term. Looking at the picture - the gap doesn't look "big" at all to me - and others have agreed. Honestly, I'm not even sure I'd call that a "small" gap. It's a TINY difference from what I see in the pics.
Nobody here is going to dissuade you from what you're going to do anyway. It looks like you already made up your mind to get it replaced, so why bother even posting? You asked for opinions - you got it.
If it makes a sound when you close the lid...I'd suggest you return it for a new one..just incase if it gets any worse as time goes by..
time heals all problems
i guarantee that in like a couple months you wont even care about it
however if it bugs you too much, just take it in
i guarantee that in like a couple months you wont even care about it
however if it bugs you too much, just take it in
It's a small creaking noise that happen just as i push the lid to close it then stops. I am a little uneasy about it though. Still this MBP has no pixel issues or backlight issues.
i don't get why people are being so critical towards the OP. since you spent $2500 i can't blame you for being so picky about it, just don't go overboard with the "i want to get my money's worth."
basically, if it creaks and the warped body bothers you and it wakes from sleep, go back to the Apple Store. and if the creaking/flaws/waking from sleep doesn't bother you, then don't return it.
basically, if it creaks and the warped body bothers you and it wakes from sleep, go back to the Apple Store. and if the creaking/flaws/waking from sleep doesn't bother you, then don't return it.
Too bad AppleCare doesn't come with free therapy sessions; they should have a couch in the back w/ an iShrink.
This is becoming insanity.
This is becoming insanity.
Dude are you serious? If it makes a creaking noise, take it back!!!! Also, if you even suspect its waking from sleep because of the lid... TAKE IT BACK!!! You paid a lot of money for that thing!
I wish the first(flickering) and second(noisy ticking fan) unibody MBPs had minor problems like this, then I wouldn't be waiting for my 2nd replacement, weird my blackbook died too so waiting for a new macbook.
Those first two had those water marks and small scratches and even a minor chip or two(guessing all from how it's manufactured now) but I didn't care, they didn't affect my use or experience with the machine.
However at least Apple puts up with there OCD customers replacing them out with basically no questions asked. Just wish that everyone with a scratch or a gap would stop asking if it's normal on here.
Had to break out the old iBook to type this post since I gave away other MBP.
Those first two had those water marks and small scratches and even a minor chip or two(guessing all from how it's manufactured now) but I didn't care, they didn't affect my use or experience with the machine.
However at least Apple puts up with there OCD customers replacing them out with basically no questions asked. Just wish that everyone with a scratch or a gap would stop asking if it's normal on here.
Had to break out the old iBook to type this post since I gave away other MBP.
I suspect that the uneven gap (left side vs right side) at the hinge as viewed from the rear is just how it is.
The lid warpage is something that is not going to get better and would annoy me also. This is my opinion based upon inspecting my unibody MBP. If it were mine, I would take it back to Apple and request a correction.
Neil
Probably just a little tight, better than too loose though. It will probably just work itself in and go away. If not perhaps consider this useful product:
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