I just bought a 17" MBP this weekend and noticed a slightly bigger gap when closed than my old 15" MBP which I returned a few months ago. I'm pretty sure this is a nitpicky issue but I see this on the boards alot so its probably something I'll have to live with but just wanted to see if this gap is overly large or not.
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IS this too big of a gap when closed?
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little bit but is not that big of a deal. Overtime the gap will get smaller. Try putting two heavy books over ur MBP and leave it resting all night.
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That is something i'd never do or suggest, deliberately deforming the case so the screen is pressed tight down on the keys.
As others have said, the gap is normal.
I have a 15" MBP which also leaves gaps at the edges (about 1-2mm at the most).
I have a 15" MBP which also leaves gaps at the edges (about 1-2mm at the most).
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It's fine. Use the protective sheet on top of the keyboard if you're worried, but two 'reasonably weighted' books won't damage it. I left mine overnight with a book on either side, just heavy enough to push the sides flush. Did it with my PowerBook too.
In terms of it being normal though, yep!