Macbook Pro Lid Making Very Loud Cracking Noises
I recently got my Macbook Pro 13" screen replaced for a pixel defect. When I opened and closed my lid, the lid moved smoothly from either position.
Now, it feels as if the lid has more resistance when I operate it. Worst of all, when it is at a 90 degree angle and I slowly retract it, the lid makes a very loud "crack" from the hinge. Could it be that the lid's screws are in too tightly?
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MacBook Pro (13-inch, Mid 2010) (Technical Specifications)
MacBook Pro - model: MacBookPro7,1
1 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo CPU: 2-core
4 GB RAM Upgradeable
BANK 0/DIMM0
2 GB DDR3 1067 MHz ok
BANK 1/DIMM0
2 GB DDR3 1067 MHz ok
Bluetooth: Old - Handoff/Airdrop2 not supported
Wireless: en1: 802.11 a/b/g/n
Battery Health: Normal - Cycle count 255
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NVIDIA GeForce 320M - VRAM: 256 MB
Color LCD 1280 x 800
System Software: ℹ️
OS X 10.10.1 (14B25) - Time since boot: 2 days 4:7:57
Disk Information: ℹ️
TOSHIBA MK2555GSXF disk0 : (250.06 GB)
EFI (disk0s1) <not mounted> : 210 MB
Macintosh HD (disk0s2) / : 249.20 GB (25.07 GB free)
Recovery HD (disk0s3) <not mounted> [Recovery]: 650 MB
MATSHITADVD-R UJ-898
USB Information: ℹ️
Apple Internal Memory Card Reader
Apple Inc. Built-in iSight
Apple Computer, Inc. IR Receiver
Apple Inc. BRCM2046 Hub
Apple Inc. Bluetooth USB Host Controller
Apple Inc. Apple Internal Keyboard / Trackpad
Gatekeeper: ℹ️
Mac App Store and identified developers
Kernel Extensions: ℹ️
/Library/Extensions
[loaded] com.squirrels.airparrot.framebuffer (3 - SDK 10.8) [Click for support]
[loaded] com.squirrels.driver.AirParrotSpeakers (1.8 - SDK 10.8) [Click for support]
/System/Library/Extensions
[not loaded] com.logmein.driver.LogMeInSoundDriver (1.0.0) [Click for support]
[not loaded] com.nike.sportwatch (1.0.0) [Click for support]
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HW_CreateNetwork: Path: /Library/StartupItems/HW_CreateNetwork
HWPortDetect_driver: Path: /Library/StartupItems/HWPortDetect_driver
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[running] com.nike.nikeplusconnect.plist [Click for support]
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[loaded] com.adobe.fpsaud.plist [Click for support]
[loaded] com.cloudpath.maccmd.plist [Click for support]
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[loaded] com.adobe.ARM.[...].plist [Click for support]
[loaded] com.google.keystone.agent.plist [Click for support]
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GrowlHelperApp Application (/Users/[redacted]/Library/PreferencePanes/Growl.prefPane/Contents/Resources/Gr owlHelperApp.app)
iTunesHelper UNKNOWN Hidden (missing value)
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AdobePDFViewer: Version: 11.0.10 - SDK 10.6 [Click for support]
DivXBrowserPlugin: Version: 2.0 [Click for support]
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OfficeLiveBrowserPlugin: Version: 12.2.6 [Click for support]
QuickTime Plugin: Version: 7.7.3
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Flash Player [Click for support]
Growl [Click for support]
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Auto backup: YES
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Macintosh HD: Disk size: 249.20 GB Disk used: 224.13 GB
Destinations:
Michael's HD [Local]
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809 MB Inactive RAM
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Mar 10, 2015, 11:05:38 AM Self test - passed
Mar 10, 2015, 10:27:48 AM /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/firefox_2015-03-10-102748_[redacted].cpu_resour ce.diag [Click for details]
Thanks in advance! MikePlease read this whole message before doing anything.
This procedure is a test, not a solution. Don’t be disappointed when you find that nothing has changed after you complete it.
Step 1
The purpose of this step is to determine whether the problem is localized to your user account.
Enable guest logins* and log in as Guest. Don't use the Safari-only “Guest User” login created by “Find My Mac.”
While logged in as Guest, you won’t have access to any of your documents or settings. Applications will behave as if you were running them for the first time. Don’t be alarmed by this behavior; it’s normal. If you need any passwords or other personal data in order to complete the test, memorize, print, or write them down before you begin.
Test while logged in as Guest. Same problem?
After testing, log out of the guest account and, in your own account, disable it if you wish. Any files you created in the guest account will be deleted automatically when you log out of it.
*Note: If you’ve activated “Find My Mac” or FileVault, then you can’t enable the Guest account. The “Guest User” login created by “Find My Mac” is not the same. Create a new account in which to test, and delete it, including its home folder, after testing.
Step 2
The purpose of this step is to determine whether the problem is caused by third-party system modifications that load automatically at startup or login, by a peripheral device, by a font conflict, or by corruption of the file system or of certain system caches.
Please take this step regardless of the results of Step 1.
Disconnect all wired peripherals except those needed for the test, and remove all aftermarket expansion cards, if applicable. Start up in safe mode and log in to the account with the problem. You must hold down the shift key twice: once when you turn on the computer, and again when you log in.
Note: If FileVault is enabled in OS X 10.9 or earlier, or if a firmware password is set, or if the startup volume is a software RAID, you can’t do this. Ask for further instructions.
Safe mode is much slower to start up and run than normal, with limited graphics performance, and some things won’t work at all, including sound output and Wi-Fi on certain models. The next normal startup may also be somewhat slow.
The login screen appears even if you usually log in automatically. You must know your login password in order to log in. If you’ve forgotten the password, you will need to reset it before you begin.
Test while in safe mode. It will be slow, but there should be no beachballing. Same problem?
After testing, restart as usual (not in safe mode) and verify that you still have the problem. Post the results of Steps 1 and 2.
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