my macbook air m1 2020 is so hard to open

it’s extremely stiff. it hasn’t always been like this, the bottom is lifting up too. i have an inshell hard shell case

MacBook Air (2020 or later)

Posted on Mar 30, 2022 2:41 AM

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tbirdvet

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Mar 30, 2022 6:56 AM in response to mayalilya

If it just started doing this and the lid does not close flush then perhaps something is out of alignment or there is a hinge issue. You would need to have Apple tech. look at it.

ku4hx

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Mar 30, 2022 2:44 AM in response to mayalilya

Apple's. position on stiff hinges is they will loosen with time and use.

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