Sound of moving part inside M1 MacBook Air.

I saw this question asked before! I bought a new M1 MacBook Air this week and, if I lightly shake it sideways, I can hear the sound of something moving inside. It comes from the upper region of the keyboard. Is this normal? Has someone seen this before or contacted apple support to see what the problem is?

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 13.0

Posted on Nov 4, 2022 3:51 AM

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1 reply

ryane77

Community Specialist

Nov 6, 2022 9:07 AM in response to RafaD

Hi RafaD,

Thank you for posting in Apple Support Communities! If it sounds like something may be loose inside of your MacBook, the best option would be to have your Mac seen by a tech.

Depending on your region, you may be able to reach out to Apple Support for service options available here: Get Support.

Take Care!

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