Macbook pro cracking at hinge

My Macbook pro (bought in november 2008) has started to crack!! It seems like it's getting worse... It looks just like this:
http://www.mac-forums.com/forums/apple-notebooks/141840-new-unibody-macbook-pro- cracking-hinge.html
Do you think Apple will replace it?

I have the similar problem but my local official apple store told me that it wasn't cover by warranty. They said they could not find any existing case or documentation on this problem thus it is not manufacturer defect and I will have to pay $1100 if I want to fix it.
I would be grateful if you could give me some information regarding this internal document you are referring in your post, so I can find out more and go back to them with this internal document. Thank you

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My Macbook Pro have a little fissures on the plastic hinge. The warranty cover this?
http://img96.imageshack.us/img96/4120/20091003133947.jpg
P.S. Sorry, I don't speak english very well 'cause i'm Spanish :P

You think the warranty doesn't cover this flaw? Is expensive repair the hinge?
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I've since figured out that it has to do with the back cover... For those of you qith squeaky hinges- have you removed the back cover at some point? I found my cover was not on perfectly-straight for the screws... Line the holes up very carefully... In any case, if you have squaking, remove the three long screws from the back cover, and like magic, where'd the creaking go!?

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I bought my first Mac back in May and it was the MBP released in April the 13inch model. I noticed some odd creaking noise coming from the hinge and occasionally (not always) when i close the laptop I also hear the odd noise. Upon closer inspection, it is coming from the right side of the black hinge and if you gently touch it, not only does it make the noise in question.. it gives way and doesnt seem to be as tight as left side of the hinge. I know to some this isn't an issue to be worried about, but for a 3-4month old laptop, its kind of irritating. If I took it to the genius bar would they fix this under warranty? Will they have to send it out? And how long would it take if I do? Also, is anyone else experiencing a similar issue? Luckily it isnt that loud popping noise I've heard from other MBs hinges, but Im also concerned this may evolve into something of that nature.

Welcome to Apple Discussions!
If I took it to the genius bar would they fix this under warranty?
Depends on whether they think there are other signs of collision or being dropped.
Depends on if the hinge does not open or close the normal amount.
Note if you overstretch the hinge, that can not only damage the hinge but the signal to the display.
Will they have to send it out?
Only if the tools are not available at their store to fix it.
And how long would it take if I do?
Ask them. Depending on the store it can be anywhere from 36 hours to 3 weeks. Many will quote you if they can't get it repaired in three weeks, or less that they will replace it free. Backup your data regardless before bringing it in*:
http://www.macmaps.com/backup.html
Luckily it isnt that loud popping noise I've heard from other MBs hinges, but Im also concerned this may evolve into something of that nature.
Some sounds are normal, some are from abuse, and very few would be from a serious malfunction. A more telltale sign of malfunction is display artifacts appearing on base erase and installed system with no devices hooked up to it, and even more so, if there is something mentioned in the hardware test that came with the system documented here:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1509
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This being a user to user board, we can't state exact stats about the above question, as people's mileage has varied.
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after spending couple of hours with the laptop it was something with the laptop itself as when itry to close the lid i can hear some sqeezy sound something is rubbing.. and when the lid close something from inside the air-vent bars rubbing internally..
took the laptop this afternoon to apple store london and got it replacement straight away .
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I was just wondering if anybody has this problem: the hinge on my new MBP (Late 2008) creaks occasionally when I open up the lid. I isolated the problem to be in the left side of the hinge. When I push on this area, it gives in a little and makes a creaking and popping noise. It's just on the left side, and nowhere else in the hinge. It's just a small, maybe inch wide area.

Thanks for posting! I am experiencing this as well (same location). I tried removing the aluminum cover on the bottom and then putting it back in place, but it stopped the creaking for only a little while. I noticed the battery creaks when you push it gently on the left side. It's rather annoying, since every time I move my left hand on the computer's rest area there is a noise.

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my patience is not wearing thin... it is gone...
i bought it refurb, and as soon as i got it the track pad was messed up so i took it to an authorized seller/repair place in my town and nope... their repair was useless. i took it back again and Apple finally approved a total replacement.
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well, Apple wants a minimum of $310 but will probably ask for more (as i have seen estimates up in the $600 range)... but considering i spent almost $1,800 for it, and in less than 2 years it has a defect that should obviously be a recall/replacement.
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frustrated and not a happy apple customer...
my anxiety waiting for them to give me the final bill has been increasing over time... this should be comped 100%

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