Macbook hinge rattle.

DELETED_63174 · 12 Feb 2010 at 14:49

Sorry for all the threads as of late, I seem to have had a hand full of issues with my new Macbook and Google has been virtually no help.

On my new Macbook I've noticed that when I tilt the laptop left and right (with the lid open) I can hear something moving about either side of the hinges. I want to know if this is normal or not, I should it imagine it will be the same with any Unibody >acbook as the hinge design is the same.

I've uploaded a video to demonstrate the issue, you will have to turn the volume right up to hear it mind.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P5VfzEuTBP8

Can anyone confirm if there's does this?

Strax · 12 Feb 2010 at 21:22

I have a new unibody macbook and there is a slight noise off mine too.

DELETED_63174 · 12 Feb 2010 at 22:19

Ah really? I've been on the phone to Apple and they said it's not right and to send it back. I had a feeling it wasn't really an issue though.

Does it sound exactly the same as the video? could you describe it in a bit more detail?

Strax · 12 Feb 2010 at 23:29

It sounds just about the same TBH. I'm not going to worry about it personally, if it comes loose then it's time for a fix.

If you do take it back to Apple, let me know how you get on.

DELETED_63174 · 13 Feb 2010 at 00:32

I think I'll wait, I highly doubt we both have a fault. Just out of curiosity is it both sides you can hear it or just 1?

Strax · 13 Feb 2010 at 01:06

Both sides.

Type_R · 13 Feb 2010 at 11:46

The hinge on the Macbook models used to creak. They had a look at mine once and said they could replace it for me under AppleCare. I decided to take up their offer the second time I took it back. If its that annoying just get it replaced under warranty.