MacBook pro feels heavier after repair?

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MacBook pro feels heavier after repair?

I sent off my MacBook Pro 13" retina (late 2013) for repairs under AppleCare for a small display defect in the lower right corner. I was told they would replace the entire screen and fix any other issues they found. I just got it back today (3 days later), and the service sheet shows that they replaced the display assembly as well as the logic board. While everything seems to be running smoothly (no more display issue, all memory is in-tact), my only "concern" is that the entire machine feels significantly heavier than it did before. I never weighed it before sending it off, but I would say it feels a solid pound or two heavier. Is this normal? Are the replacement parts different in some way?

MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Late 2013)

Posted on Jul 11, 2015 3:35 PM

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Answer 1

Jan 13, 2017 10:51 AM in response to ThePinkBengal

Hi, I had the anti-reflective coating wear off on my MacBook Pro 13" Retina display 2015 model. Got the LCD replaced today under Apple quality program. I feel my MacBook heavier now, exactly as you have mentioned. I think, the new LCD has a heavy glass.

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Answer 2

Jan 14, 2017 9:06 AM in response to sampaul_d

sampaul_d wrote:

I check the weight in a shop and it shows 1.572 kg. But I don't know why I feel heavier 😕

Because your weight sensing calibration spring needs adjusting. You calibrate by having another adult beverage. 😉

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leroydouglas

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Jul 11, 2015 3:42 PM in response to ThePinkBengal

I hardly think this is true. Parts are not interchangeable- same machine same replacement parts, same weight.

If you need to convince yourself,

Look for your specs, it should tell you total weight for your machine.

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Answer 4

Jul 13, 2015 4:00 PM in response to ThePinkBengal

I got my Macbook back on the 11th serviced by Stormfront (An Apple Authorised Repair Centre in the UK)

I gave it to them with a display issue something to do with the inconsistency of colours - when I got it back on the 11th I have noticed that it is significantly heavier.

I have the 2014 rMBP - my searches online have only led me to this post so I really don't know

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