macbook pro retina creaking

I am having the same issue with case creaking. Primarily front right side. Does it just by resting my palm on it. My 2011 MacBook Air did not have this issue.

What is apple doing about this.....It drives me nuts....A 2000 plus laptop shouldnt CREAK or make noises.....My 26 year old Porsche doesnt CREAK ? Anyone have any luck with Genius Bar ? Not stoked on this....My last MBP didnt make a noise ?

Could you guys try pressing on the bottom part of you computers? Can you hear some sort of 'feathery' noise? I can hear it near my keyboard when I press the bottom lid.

(Feather like this)

Not feather but metal springs... Here's a picture of small springs located on the motherboard. I would just like to know if this is common or if it's just mine that are not oiled enough?

wow, that sounds like a GREAT solution! And why does everyone on here insist on moving their portable laptops? You aren't supposed to do that with the new MBP's!

I have had nothing but trouble with this macbook pro retina. It's creaks like mad (and is getting worse), and the OS crashes a few times a day now. Looks like I'll be returning this and upgrading to the latest hp line (it's less than a quarter the costs). At that price, I can buy a new one once a year and still save money!

This is my first apple computer, and I thought they were supposed to be good, but my 3 year old hp is much better!

Just out of curiosity, what configurations do you guys have? Mine is 16GB RAM, 512GB HD, 2.6GHz CPU. I am wondering if somehow the creaking could be related to the installiation of different amounts of memory or different processors...

Well my replacement arrived today and I am pleased to say that it is creak free and how it should have been from the start!! Nice and solid like my early 2011 mbp was.

typing these messages on the replacement!!

This is good to hear. I plan on taking my in for this creaking and trackpad issue once they are in stock more. I can not go without because it is my personal, work and school computer. Did you just go into Apple and tell them it creaks or did you have to be presistant?

thanks

Bill

For retina MBP owners, the pentalope screws might need torqing up by a 'Genius' at an Apple Store.

For different creaking issues, get a replacement MBP and keep getting replacements until you get a perfect one.

I too have the creaking problem. If I am to grip the laptop firmly with BOTH hand to move it around I can hear creaking noises. Its also a constant noise while using the laptop in my lap.

I also noticed that the bottom plate isn't flush in two specific areas. The bottom plate has a lot of movement. The specific locations is this: put yor finger in the middle of the rightspeaker grill...then continue moving your finger right until you get to the back plate between two screws. You will find a spot with a lot of movement. An extra screw should be there for support. (do the same on the left side of your laptop)

<RANT>

holding a laptop with one hand is not a crime

using a laptop in my LAP is not a crime

I am having a similar issue. When I rest my hand on the palm rest (in particular to the left of the trackpad) and then lift my hands off of the palm rests, I hear a loud "click" or "creak". Really annoying.

Is there something to be tightened? I don't want to open the case and void warranty

Return it for a replacement! I was having the same problem. Took it to the Apple Store and demonstrated the cracking sound to a salesperson. Within 10 minutes I had a brand new replacement in my hand. I even neglected to take my original power cord to the store, and they said not to worry about it, as it was their gift to me for the hassle.

The new one is creak-free and wonderful. Unfortunately there are a few small stains on the right palm rest. Taking it back today for another new one, unless they can remove the stains.

When you're paying this much, get exactly what you want!

I took it to the Genius Bar who opened up the back plate and rescrew it back on. The noise has not come back at all since then 🙂. It's probably just because it wasn't screwed on as firmly as it should have been.

If you can I would suggest making an appointment with the Genius Bar and have them do the same thing.