Popping Sound, MBP 2016

I have the same problem when tilt the lap from left to right with lid opened or up and down with the lid closed.

I bought my 2017 rMBP i5, 13.3" with 256gb only 2 weeks ago and the problem arisen today !!

I see the problem is common to many customers... Apple says it is a design problem, but why do not solve it !??

i do not want a fix on display or the fixes that does not solve the problem !

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I can add that I do have some other issues. My "Y" key will not work if you press on the lower left corner. The touchpad also has dead spots where it won't click. Both issues have occurred in one or both of the last two MBP Touches. Not sure how much area the battery covers but my gut though it's not the battery even though I have seen one expand before. There were posts online that said the sound is from thermal expansion/contraction in how internally the screen hinges are attached (glued). I've only heard it with the screen open; not when it is connected to my LG 5K display.

I solved the issue by buying the new mbp yesterday ))) Gave the popping one to my wife -- she said she's totally ok with these sounds.

And yes, to be honest, it's embracing for Apple officials to be acting like this.

THIS IS AN ASSEMBLY ISSUE — and such a great company must accept it and replace the broken models all over the world for free of course.

So, I brought my laptop back to be serviced under warranty. The machine has come back with a new display (read: a whole new 'lid') and a replaced motherboard. So far no problem, but have been using the machine too short to tell.

Finally got my MBP early 2017 touch bar replaced. I had this issue after sending the laptop back due to the right shift key not working. I'm convinced these things are an absolute waste of money.

Credit where credit is due though, Apple did try and replace mine and owing to the fact mine was customised they had to remake and then swap mine. That's about where my positives stop though. 5 visits to the Mac store and several months later I've finally got a replacement laptop. I'm starting to notice that little crackle just under where your right palm would sit when typing after only 1 week of use. Hopefully it doesn't get too distracting.. THESE THINGS ARE PATHETIC. AVOID IF AT ALL POSSIBLE AND RECOMMEND THEM TO NOBODY.

A logic board change did NOT resolve this for me.To make matter worst , Apple returned the laptop after 2 weeks with a wonky wireless antenna or card that made it impossible to see any wifi networks nearby. Took it back and explained to the technician with screenshots of the thread here and he was quick to agree that the display/lid assembly is the issue. The lid/display assembly was replaced and so far seems ok. Although, like others here , I have to say only time will tell if it holds up.

I think apple should start display replacing programm for those suffering this problem as i can see a lot of folks have same issue as mine. Before they started programm for macbook who has stain issues with display why they cant do with us same? To start fixing our problems? Apple ??????

Hope this helps, I just contacted Apple Support about my 2017 MBP screen / lid making the popping noise and they immediately scheduled an appt to replace it. They seemed to know right away about the problem.

I have the same issue. I've done everything Apple said to do over the phone, did remote connect and they played with it, took it in to the store for service and of course...it didn't do it. Worked like a champ in the store. Speaker "popped" as soon as i got home. Ive tried everything....

its a sound card/software issue...Apple please investigate!

Sounds like this should be a recall and because they can be costly corporations like Apple will do anything possible to avoid this. I just wanted my computer replaces it was very expensive and they won't help so now I will do my best to make sure that the thousands of people with this issue are heard.

Can anyone explain to me how to make Apple aware of this problem and how to at least have an answer from them?
That is, if you can read this because it won't be ruled off topic and canceled like my last post..?

After a failed attempt at my local Apple authorized dealer, I finally set up an appointment and made a 45 mins trip to the nearest Apple store.

The guy knew right away about the issue. Two of my USB-C ports were also loose, so my maxed out 2016 MBP will go into $1400 CAD worth of repair (display, top case with battery and I/O board). Hopefully it’ll fix it for good. Knock on wood.

Same problem here, seems like a faulty hinge construction or a too tight hinge? Wouldn't be so hard to repair for Apple? Probably loosen a bolt or two somewhere? Problem is trying to get decent support from Apple...

Apparently the new design is "popping" in every sense of the word...

So I left my MBP at the Apple store on Wednesday and got an email yesterday that it was ready for pickup. Around 3 days total. Much faster than anticipated.

The good news: no poppinng sound so far. Only the display was replaced. My right USB ports have been replaced and seem to be workinng fine.

The bad news: New issues have arisenn. Notice how there's a bunch of "nn" typos which I left intentionally. The "N" key works sporadically and when it does, it sometimes doubles up. Reset the SMC and PRAM, ran Onyx, the issue is still there. My "5" key wasn't even working properly out of the box but it seems to fine now. Anything else I should try out?

There's a small dent in onne of the corners which clearly wasnn't there, as if it's been bumped, as well as scuffs around where the screws are located on the bottom case. Wish I would've taken photos before sending it in as I take extremely care of my stuff and there was no cosmetic damage. On the estimation sheet it even said "Cosmetic Condition: Nothing to mention.". Withoutanny proof though it looks like this is a lost cause.

Since the nearest Apple Store is an hour away, I'll have to wait until next week to bring it in again if the "N" key issue doesn't fade away.

All in all, not the happiest camper. Don't know yet if I should request to replace the whole machine.

Hello All,

I had experienced this problem almost immediately after buying a 2016 MacBook Pro in December of 2016. First, I took it in for repair in February 2017 and they replaced the upper case. This did not fix the popping sound.

During the next 10 months, then computer continued to make the popping sound. I recently took it in again in November 2017 before the end of my 1 year warranty. This time, they decided to replace the display. So far (approx. 2 weeks) this has remedied the popping sound. Crossing my fingers that this has solved the problem.

For what it is worth, my screen was also a bit "loose." That helped with the Genius Bar diagnosing the problem. Thought I do not know the exact problem that caused the popping sound, I suspect it may be with the way the display was connected to the rest of the laptop. Also possible it was a defective hinge assembly. Apple did not specify the exact cause.

For now, just happy that the problem has been resolved because, outside of the popping sound, I think this is a phenomenal machine.