How can I fix clicking/ticking sound on my MacBook Pro body?

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I have had my Macbook pro m2 14" for a little bit over a year now and I am constantly hearing a sharp but slightly faint clicking/ticking sound when either picking it up or changing my hand position when holding it (both closed and opened). It is also noticeable when it is closed and put down and I gently with basically no force lay my hands on top of the lid. It is especially coming from the right back corner and from the front left corner, but is also generally noticeable from the lid and bottom. Overall I am pretty sure it is from the outside body material. I've noticed it doen't always make the sound, or not as much at least when it is colder, and when it gets a bit warmer it is more noticeable. The problem has been there pretty much since I got it, but it might have gotten a bit worse.

Does anyone have the same issue or know what it could be?


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Posted on Feb 7, 2025 03:37 AM

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Feb 7, 2025 05:58 AM in response to agate03

agate03 wrote:

Hey!
I have had my Macbook pro m2 14" for a little bit over a year now and I am constantly hearing a sharp but slightly faint clicking/ticking sound when either picking it up or changing my hand position when holding it (both closed and opened). It is also noticeable when it is closed and put down and I gently with basically no force lay my hands on top of the lid. It is especially coming from the right back corner and from the front left corner, but is also generally noticeable from the lid and bottom. Overall I am pretty sure it is from the outside body material. I've noticed it doen't always make the sound, or not as much at least when it is colder, and when it gets a bit warmer it is more noticeable. The problem has been there pretty much since I got it, but it might have gotten a bit worse.
Does anyone have the same issue or know what it could be?


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