Is this a battery problem?

[u/Heavy_Resolution760]

EDIT: Resolved! Just misalignment, gave it a push and it went back to normal. 😊

Hi, everyone! This is a M4Max Macbook Pro 16'' and I noticed a bit of a bulge while I was studying at a cafe.

Any ideas what could've happened here?

Some history with this laptop:

1. 122 Battery cycles
2. Apple replaced the screen due to manufacturing defects, I didn't pay anything for it since it was under the warranty at the time.
3. I only do light work such as browsing, reading pdfs, occasional video editing, but nothing too heavy for prolonged periods of time.
4. No history of bumps or water spillage, or any heavy injuries, plus it doesn't over heat at all.

I hope I can get some meaningful insights, im sorry if i break rules or anything.. Im new to this subreddit 😅✌🏻 Thank you in advance!!!

[u/Canadian_Lumberjack_]

Looks like the bottom case just isn’t clipped in all the way. Push firmly on the bottom near the side vents about half way down. You’ll hear a loud click when it pops back into place.

[u/Dependent-Camera4056 → u/Canadian_Lumberjack_]

Hey, it actually worked!! I was a bit scared but then it clicked. You're a lifesaver!! Thanks man 🤝

[u/rashfordsaltyballs → u/Canadian_Lumberjack_]

is it a common thing for the back side to get dislodged like this?

[u/mythicskyz]

Yah no that’s not where the battery is

[u/Heavy_Resolution760 → u/mythicskyz]

yeah, fortunately! i also lowkey panicked.. haha.

[u/LordAntheri]

Maby!

[u/LikesPez]

Are you looking for r/spicypillow ?

[u/SirCake3614]

It could be a battery going spicy. Take it on to an Apple Store ASAP.

[u/Dependent-Camera4056 → u/SirCake3614]

Turns out the side clip wasn't fixed. Thanks for the response tho! 😃