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Tighten laptop lid hinge?
Hi,
My laptop lid (the screen) is getting very lose and if i rock the laptop the lid has about a 1cm sway. Is there anyway I can tighten the laptop like how it was when I first got it? I assume that something somewhere just needs to be tightened up. Thanks.
My laptop lid (the screen) is getting very lose and if i rock the laptop the lid has about a 1cm sway. Is there anyway I can tighten the laptop like how it was when I first got it? I assume that something somewhere just needs to be tightened up. Thanks.
tbomb15
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March 8th, 2004 13:00
i have the EXACT same problem, but my inspiron 8100 was always like that since the first day i received it. if someone can post a link or describe (in detail if possible) how to open this thing up and tighten down whatever is inside, that would be great
TIA.
jedisurfer
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March 8th, 2004 20:00
same thing was told by another poster that the tightness was internal which seems dumb to me
tbomb15
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March 9th, 2004 11:00
robert1039
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March 9th, 2004 18:00
I'm looking at the front of the hinges on my 8100 and I see a small round "plug" on each hinge. I bet you can pop those plugs off and tighten an adjusting screw underneath them.
Bob
morganpugh
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March 9th, 2004 19:00
I had a look and I also see similar hinges. I can't see anything to tighten so I guess there must be something hidden somewhere. I would really like to tighten the hinge as then the laptop will be perfect again :D
Also does anyone know of a good way to clean the screen mine has some finger marks, etc on it :(
robert1039
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March 9th, 2004 19:00
I just stuck my little fingernail in the cutout on that "tab" and it hinged itself to the side. Underneath us sure 'nuff a small phillips head screw. 'Bet that tightens it!!
Bob
tbomb15
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March 9th, 2004 19:00
if no one tried it by this weekend, ill pop off those lil plugs and poke around, then report back.
as far as cleaning the monitor, just wipe it down with something. i dont really care what i use on it - usually just a damp cloth though.
morganpugh
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March 9th, 2004 21:00
tbomb15
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March 15th, 2004 15:00
parkerti
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March 15th, 2004 20:00
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