MacBook Pro Lid Hinge Stiffness Issue

By Mert Ozer, 2 May, 2025

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When I use my M4 Pro MacBook Pro and don’t move the lid for an hour or two, the hinge feels a bit tighter than usual and makes a subtle click before it moves. But after that, it works normally again. Is it normal for the lid to get a little stiff if it hasn’t been moved in a while?

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By AppleFan01 on Friday, May 2, 2025 - 23:55

I personally have not experienced that issue with my MacBook Air
Perhaps your hinge is very new that’s why.
A few months later of opening and closing should resolve it.

By JC on Saturday, May 3, 2025 - 00:47

Same here. everything is fine with the lid on my MacBook Pro M1 2020.

By Maldalain on Saturday, May 3, 2025 - 02:38

I have never experienced this with the macs I have had. Be very leery about this issue, schedule a meeting with Apple Store and discuss the issue with them. The hinge is a highly sophisticated mechanical part. Never heard of a mac review where the hinge is a con.