How to fix stiff hinges on MacBook Pro?

robsunnyweather wrote:

Hi This is my first message on the forum and I hope that you can help. I've a Macbook Pro mid 2013 and the hinges have becme a bit stiff. Can these be lubricated safely without causing damage and, if so, what type of lubricant is best please? Thanks

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mid 2013...

I would not recommend a lubricant.

If debris has built up you can try compressed air around the hinges and compare your results, similar to

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Are you certain this is a serious problem?

if you manage to get them frictionless, the display will not stay where you left it, and could topple over backward.