Skip to main content
Help

Moderation

Keyboard Shortcuts

Anyone with over 20 reputation can flag problematic comments and posts.

ACCEPT AS SOLUTION

Post: Answer to "Can I buy a new hinge for my MacBook air?"
Last Vote:
Voters: rj713 , oldturkey03

Hide details

Question

Can I buy a new hinge for my MacBook air?

The hinge on my MacBook air is broken, and applie isn't going to cover the repair since my warrante period has expired. Can I purchase a new hinge without buying the entire display?


Answer

After months of living in denial about what many called a serious flaw with the MacBook Air's design, Apple has finally come to their senses with the release of a recent support document. http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2948

The support document details symptoms that include: lid not closing completely, broken or cracked plastic near one or both hinges, more than an inch of free play when opening or closing the lid, or the lid falls freely closed from a 30-degree open position.

If your MacBook Air has any of these symptoms you should bring it to an Apple-Authorized Service Provider - even if it is out of warranty and even if you've already paid for these repairs since you might be eligible for a refund.