Macbook air M2 hinge issue

I got a new Macbook Air recently, the lid / screen become tight and when i close it, the lid is not closing properly

what should i do now

MacBook Air, macOS 14.5

Posted on Jul 23, 2024 9:58 AM

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sberman

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Jul 23, 2024 3:06 PM in response to harikrishna123

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