MacBook Air – Broken Hinge(s)
Broken MacBook Air Hinge
The hinges on the MacBook Air can snap if the screen is “opened” too far.
While this might seem obvious, we see quite a few of these were the user states that the hinges snapped with very little pressure.
On older books like the 12″ PowerBook or first MacBook Pros, the hinges are beefier and need quite a bit of pressure before they’ll snap.
On all models of MacBook Air (and Unibody) extra care should be given when increasing the angle of the the screen (especially near the limit.)
In the case of broken hinges on a MacBook Air, we replace the entire upper section as the new upper sections incorporate a design change that strengthens the hinges.
If your MacBook Air’s hinges have cracked, you can select our free diagnostic for service.
Note: Some MacBook Air hinge damage may be covered by Apple even if your Mac is out of warranty. MyService or any AASP can let you know if your MacBook Air is covered for this issue.
The hinges on my air broke. It’s serial #W880408LY51
Please write ginab4u@yahoo.com
or call 805-461-4802
Thank You,
Gina Bertarelli
The hinges on my air broke due to no fault of my own.
The serial # is W884516Y5L9.
Please let me know if this is covered under the Apple recall.
Thank you very much,
Miles Kihara
The hinges on my Air broke. The serial # is W88022AKY51.
Please let me know if it is covered by the Apple recall.
Thanks,
Elaine Lebrilla
Please let me know if my hinges (crackes and/or broken)) are covered in this recall on the Air book, seems strange I paid more for this machine than any laptop I have bought and yet this one is starting to have problems now!
My serial number is: W88138HYY51
Thank you
Rosalie St.Germain
The hinges on my wife’s Macbook Air broke and now the screen does not work. The serial # is W8811MZQY51.
Please let me know if it is covered by the Apple recall ASAP.
Thanks in Advance
Darren
One set of hinges is broke on my MacBook Air. Please tell me if it is covered under the Apple recall and where to send it for repair. Serial number YD90318NY51
Thanks~ Brenda