Creaking and popping noises 2020 MacBook Air

Is it normal for my Mac to randomly make creaking and popping noises? I can feel the popping if my hand are on the computer.

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 13.3

Posted on Apr 7, 2023 6:59 PM

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Posted on Apr 7, 2023 7:16 PM

ipage19 Said:

"Creaking and popping noises 2020 MacBook Air: Is it normal for my Mac to randomly make creaking and popping noises? I can feel the popping if my hand are on the computer."

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Creaking an Popping Noises:

No. This is not normal. Your Mac's internal battery may be corroding. So, so you see any lumps anywhere? If so, then this has become a Health Hazard, and you need to ge this serviced. So, report back what you see, perhaps providing a photo.

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Apr 7, 2023 7:16 PM in response to ipage19

ipage19 Said:

"Creaking and popping noises 2020 MacBook Air: Is it normal for my Mac to randomly make creaking and popping noises? I can feel the popping if my hand are on the computer."

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Creaking an Popping Noises:

No. This is not normal. Your Mac's internal battery may be corroding. So, so you see any lumps anywhere? If so, then this has become a Health Hazard, and you need to ge this serviced. So, report back what you see, perhaps providing a photo.

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