On Jun 26, 2004, at 9:59 AM, Colin Buttimer wrote: > I've had my 15" Albook for a few months and the hinge has gradually > become > more reluctant - to the point now where it loudly cracks every time I > open > it. Colin, My coach also has a 15" AlBook and it makes similar noises. Can you tell me, does it seem to be coming from the right side of the machine? Does it seem like it happens under the top-case on the side more than the hinge itself? Can you feel it on that side when it moves? Just curious, Benn