After an use of around an hour my mac air 2020 makes a little cracking sound when i try to close its lid. Also, sometimes the hinge becomes hard to close. Is it an issue or everyone is facing the same with this model?
MacBook Air 13″, macOS 12.4
No Issue on my M1 MBA and have had it since March 2021.
Has the user attempted to Open or Close the Lid of the computer Holding the Top Left / Right Corner of the Display?
Have seen other users doing this and this type of issue has occurred.
The Design of the Lid to Chassis is so fine that any extra Energy Not Placed in the dead Centre of the Screen, may Warp / Bend the screen just enough to cause this issue
Or work, cause the Screen to Crack
Apple Repair and Repair Status Check - Official Apple Support and have the computer evaluated
Then would suggest two possible solutions ;
1 - Get Support Choose a product and we’ll find you the best solution.Start now and open an Apple Support Ticket as they are Paid Apple Employees to deal will these types of issues .
2 - Product Feedback - Apple and make it known to Apple regarding this ongoing issue
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Thanks for your response would surely check that.
The suggestions have been put forth on a volunteer basis, in good faith and in the best interests of the computer.
Bitting the hand that feeds a person is not a good idea
any suggestions?
Thanks.
I could have suggested a Genius Bar service instead.
This type of hinge resistance is concerning for sure.
Two experienced Discussions participants have suggested you get Apple Service for this. It sounds like you have a mechanical problem with your Mac. I suggest you follow their advice. Mechanical issues tend to get worse over time, they don't get better on their own. Fixing something like that is not a do-it-yourself job. The hinge of a laptop is complex because it has electrical connections through it between the keyboard and the screen.
One minor variation -- if your computer is older than ~ 5 or 6 years, Apple eventually stops supporting or stocking parts and you could choose instead to go to an Apple Authorized Service Provider. In fact some of those show up when you use the links that the other people have already provided you with.
Hinge is making a sound
