Screen popping when closing--2012 Macbook Air

Is it normal for the screen or hinge to make a popping sound sometimes when closing the lid? Particularly after extended periods of use, my MBA's screen will make a soft popping noise as I start to close the lid; I can also feel the popping in my hand if I put my whole hand on the back of the lid to close it. It almost sounds like someone popping their knuckles, except it is just one soft pop. Other than that, closing the screen feels fine.

no one knows until Apple announces it.

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