Is it normal for a MacBook Pro hinge to make noise?

I bought a new MacBook Pro 14inch m3 and when I have the screen open and close it the hinge makes a really small pop is this supposed to happen it makes it on 90 degrees


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Posted on Aug 1, 2024 6:53 PM

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sotiris171 wrote:

I bought a new MacBook Pro 14inch m3 and when I have the screen open and close it the hinge makes a really small pop is this supposed to happen it makes it on 90 degrees

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Does not sound quite right... you look at others and compare in a store.


Over the counter maybe they can adjust it somehow


Keep in mind—


you have a limited 14 days for an exchange or refund for any reason—see Returns & Refunds Order status

Only items that have been purchased directly from Apple, either online or at an Apple Retail Store


Returns & Refunds - Shopping Help - Apple


Your 90 days of complimentary telephone support begins on the date of purchase.

Call Customer Support (800) MY–APPLE (800–692–7753)


That 14-day return/exchange policy only applies in countries where you can buy DIRECT from Apple



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Aug 1, 2024 8:18 PM in response to sotiris171

sotiris171 wrote:

I bought a new MacBook Pro 14inch m3 and when I have the screen open and close it the hinge makes a really small pop is this supposed to happen it makes it on 90 degrees

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Does not sound quite right... you look at others and compare in a store.


Over the counter maybe they can adjust it somehow


Keep in mind—


you have a limited 14 days for an exchange or refund for any reason—see Returns & Refunds Order status

Only items that have been purchased directly from Apple, either online or at an Apple Retail Store


Returns & Refunds - Shopping Help - Apple


Your 90 days of complimentary telephone support begins on the date of purchase.

Call Customer Support (800) MY–APPLE (800–692–7753)


That 14-day return/exchange policy only applies in countries where you can buy DIRECT from Apple



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