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Macbook Air M1 Hinge Got Tight

I Got A New Macbook Air M1 And After 2 Days It’s Lid is Opening Very Tightly, It’s Hinge Is Not Responding Good..

After Closing The Lid Fully It Still Opens A Bit .. Is It Normal..?

Posted on Aug 30, 2021 12:52 PM

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Aug 31, 2021 9:15 AM in response to Adityalish

Hello Adityalish,

It sounds as though the display of your Mac doesn’t close completely when attempting to close the clamshell. Apple Support Communities is a great place for help with your Mac products. If the hinge appears to have changed in it’s physical functionality visiting a location to have the Mac inspected would be the right step. You can find locations online via the Find Locations website linked below.

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You can also reach out to Apple directly via the Get Support website. Take care!

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