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    Problem with macbook? left side flex

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by passive101, Mar 22, 2007.

  1. passive101

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    On the left side of my macbook there are 2 screws near the front. This area pushes in 2-3mm but the screw closest to the ports does not appear to be stripped enough where it is coming lose. Is this normal? It did not have this much flex a few days ago.
     
    passive101, Mar 22, 2007
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    You sure about not having this flex a few days ago? I've had this flex all the time. Not that bothered about it though. It's only a few mm flex.
     
    Budding, Mar 22, 2007
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    it flexed by the ports but now further down that I saw. I guess it is possible I over looked it. Is the screw supposed to move in and out with the plastic?
     
    passive101, Mar 22, 2007
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    It does on mine. I'm not bothered by it. I don't mind a bit of bendy plastic unless a crack appears.
     
    Budding, Mar 22, 2007
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    i have the same thing on my macbook black. i tried to tighten the screws in that area but they were all still tight. i am not sure how to fix it. I think i might just leave it.
     
    InTIMadator, Mar 22, 2007
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  7. passive101

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    maybe i will just leave it as well. I have not tried tightening the screw.
     
    passive101, Mar 22, 2007
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    the left screws do nothing to reinforce the left chasis. i've already taken the notebook apart and tried. :(
     
    sp00n, Mar 23, 2007
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    what are those screws for there then?
     
    passive101, Mar 23, 2007
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    You already answered your self. They are there just because 2 screws are on the right side and it would look strange if the left side would be without them.
     
    MYTiX, Mar 23, 2007
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    They're used to hold down the top layer, I think.
     
    sp00n, Mar 23, 2007
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