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I just posted in in my blog. It really worked out for me:
Like many others out there, my black MacBook had a very irritating, high-pitched squeaking hinge. It was driving me insane, but most of all it was embarrassing to use it in public. I was reluctant to go to an Apple Store as I would probably be without my computer for several days. I tried to find a simple solution, and I did.
First, I loosen the screws on the back just a little bit. They were too tight, and I thought that it was the cause of the friction that emitted that annoying squeaky sound. The squeak remained, although it was a lot less terrible.
Then I thought of lubricating the hinge, but was afraid of using WD 40. It is a petroleum based product and could easily damage the polycarbonate and electronics. I needed a solid, clean lubricant. The answer was just a few feet away.
Follow these steps and you’ll be rewarded with a squeak-free MacBook:
Repeat these simple steps every once in a while and you’re good to go.
Hope it helps!
Like many others out there, my black MacBook had a very irritating, high-pitched squeaking hinge. It was driving me insane, but most of all it was embarrassing to use it in public. I was reluctant to go to an Apple Store as I would probably be without my computer for several days. I tried to find a simple solution, and I did.
First, I loosen the screws on the back just a little bit. They were too tight, and I thought that it was the cause of the friction that emitted that annoying squeaky sound. The squeak remained, although it was a lot less terrible.
Then I thought of lubricating the hinge, but was afraid of using WD 40. It is a petroleum based product and could easily damage the polycarbonate and electronics. I needed a solid, clean lubricant. The answer was just a few feet away.
Follow these steps and you’ll be rewarded with a squeak-free MacBook:
- Check if the screws are too tight, or too loose. They may be the cause in your case.
- Get some waxed dental floss. Yes, dental floss. Just grab a piece and slide it between the hinge and the case, right where the two parts come in contact. Move it back and forth just as you would with your teeth, and make sure you get inside the thin space between them. This will lubricate the hinge in a safe, clean way.
- Open and close the lid a few times for the wax to properly seat.
- Enjoy.
Repeat these simple steps every once in a while and you’re good to go.
Hope it helps!
