Right Display Latch Not Staying Closed

Alright, I searched these forums for display and
latch and lid, and found nothing that relates.
Sitting at work today I closed my computer for a
second and noticed that the right side of the screen
didn't close flush with the computer like the left.
There is a slight angle upward on the right side when
the lid is closed. I pushed it down to close it
again, and a few seconds later I heard a "click" and
the right latch had released again. I pushed down
again, and watched and waited. A few seconds later
the latch popped out again. I tried fiddling with
holding down the latch release button and pushing the
lid closed, but with the same results, only it stayed
closed a few more seconds.
I'm worried because it causes a bigger than normla
gap between the display lid and computer, and by the
fact that the right latch is completely releasing the
right side of the lid.
Anyone experiene this? I get off work at 5 and plan
on going to the apple store, but its 20 minutes away
and I'd rather get some help here first.
Thanks in advance,
-alex
I've had my MBP since the end of March and most (not all) of my issues have been resolved. The biggest one has been a warped screen/case that causes the same problems you are describing. It has been back to Apple 4 times and they have replaced quite a few parts to try and make it right. Unfortunately, it still looks the same and feels really sloppy when taken in and out of my computer bag. All Apple Care will say now is that it is within spec but won't define what that spec is. I'd be curious as to what they tell you if you take it in.

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