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.
