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Apple will replace at no charge defective hinges of some MacBook Air laptops, the company announced on Saturday.

In a note published on the Apple support pages, the company said that users who experienced issues with the hinges of their MacBook Air computers will get the problem fixed at no charge.

Apple lists the following as symptoms of a defective MacBook Air hinge:

• Unable to close lid completely;
• Broken or cracked plastic near one or both of the hinges;
• More than one inch (2.54cm) of free play while opening or closing the lid;
• Lid falls freely into closed position from a 30-degree open position. (From a closed position, open the lid approximately 30 degrees and let go.)

Users affected by the above symptoms are recommended to take their MacBook Air to an Apple-Authorized Service Provider or Apple Retail Store for evaluation and repair if necessary, even if their product is out of warranty.

If you previously paid for a repair for hinge-related issues that were not caused by accidental damage, you may be eligible for a refund.

[Via HardMac]