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Noise opening and closing m3pro MacBook

i recently bought a M3pro MacBookpro 14” and I can hear a cracking or popping noise, only slight, when opening and closing from the middle bar or chin bar between the two hinges. I pressed it with my finger and it feels like adhesive sticking and unsticking. Any suggestions what it is, and what I should do?? As this is brand new.

MacBook Pro 14″

Posted on Dec 5, 2023 4:26 PM

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Dec 19, 2023 6:02 AM in response to OfficialJoshLewis

OfficialJoshLewis wrote:

i recently bought a M3pro MacBookpro 14” and I can hear a cracking or popping noise, only slight, when opening and closing from the middle bar or chin bar between the two hinges. I pressed it with my finger and it feels like adhesive sticking and unsticking. Any suggestions what it is, and what I should do?? As this is brand new.



you have a limited 14 days for an exchange or refund for any reason—see Returns & Refunds Order status

Only items that have been purchased directly from Apple, either online or at an Apple Retail Store


Returns & Refunds - Shopping Help - Apple



Dec 19, 2023 6:08 AM in response to leroydouglas

leroydouglas wrote:


OfficialJoshLewis wrote:

i recently bought a M3pro MacBookpro 14” and I can hear a cracking or popping noise, only slight, when opening and closing from the middle bar or chin bar between the two hinges. I pressed it with my finger and it feels like adhesive sticking and unsticking. Any suggestions what it is, and what I should do?? As this is brand new.


you have a limited 14 days for an exchange or refund for any reason—see Returns & Refunds Order status
Only items that have been purchased directly from Apple, either online or at an Apple Retail Store

Returns & Refunds - Shopping Help - Apple


I wouldn’t go straight to getting rid of it.


Can you see the adhesive? If it is adhesive, wait for it to dry, this will be a temporary nuisance.


Regards,

mdp1101

Noise opening and closing m3pro MacBook

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