[aliscafo]

I have read on the forum of SpyMac that many people got trouble with their light sensor and their motherboard on the new 15''. Does anybody have troubles of this sort in here so far?

[mike one]

i opened my 15" 1.5 powerbook today
i'm using it in low light conditions right now, and there are absolutely no problems with it whatsoever.

the screen is perfect, the backlit keyboard is solid and i couldn't be happier!!!

[MrCaN]

I have no problem with the dimming screen and lightup keyboard, which i am using now, but the problem is I'll put it to sleep, then tommorow when I wake it up in the light, the screen stays dim and hard to read.

[spamsk8r]

The only problem I've been having is the hinge is really creaky and stiff. I know I could get some lube, but it doesn't really bother me and its such a minor detail that its easily overlooked. Other than that it's been perfect.

[JHromadka]

I've had no problems with the keyboard, which is illuminated right now as I type this.

[bighead]

Originally posted by spamsk8r:
The only problem I've been having is the hinge is really creaky and stiff. I know I could get some lube, but it doesn't really bother me and its such a minor detail that its easily overlooked. Other than that it's been perfect.

You do know that you could have the hinges replaced under warranty if they make even the slightest bit of noise/creaking, right? I mean, jeez, people talk about doing all of these things to their unit when at the same time NOBODY mentions that Apple will repair creaking hinges under warranty and AppleCare.

[striker100]

Well that sounds all well & good but I've read reports from some of those who sent there 15" Powerbooks in for the white spot repair only to get their Powerbook back with other problems like scratches, dings and other problems.
Who wants to send their brand new $2500 Powerbook in for repair unless it's absolutely necessary?

[bighead]

Originally posted by striker100:
Well that sounds all well & good but I've read reports from some of those who sent there 15" Powerbooks in for the white spot repair only to get their Powerbook back with other problems like scratches, dings and other problems.
Who wants to send their brand new $2500 Powerbook in for repair unless it's absolutely necessary?

I've also sent in PowerBooks (all of mine, actually) for service before and none of them have come back from repairs with problems they weren't sent in with. Most of the mail-ins were through Apple Retail Stores. As an Apple desktop AND portable certified technician, I would consider using your own lubrication on the hinge to be toying with the warranty, especially when the issue the lubrication is "fixing" is completely covered under warranty.

On rare occasions, I've seen iBook hinges get so tight that the screen has snapped right off. I've not seen any AlBook hinges do it, but I've seen them get creaky and stiff like the iBooks. It's covered under warranty, and if you take it to an Apple retail store you can even ask them to replace the hinge assembly in-store, since all of the Geniuses are supposed to be certified for the work.

It's like having a head gasket leak in your engine. Sure, it's not leaking MUCH, and you know it's covered under warranty. You don't take it in, because you're not confident in the shop's ability to fix the engine. Your head finally rattles loose and your engine blows because of your not wanting to take it in until it "really needs it." Your computer really needs it.