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    M11X r1 hinge nut size

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by edyeded, Aug 30, 2011.

  1. edyeded

    edyeded Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey guy's,

    My hinge on my m11x is buggered, warranty is out! I opened it for a self fix but the nut hinge is sooooo unbelievably tight and so could not loosen it. I've decided on buying a nut driver to loosen it but don't know the nut size the hinge uses. Anybody know what it is?

    Thanks
     
    edyeded, Aug 30, 2011
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  2. GNandGS

    GNandGS Notebook Deity

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    Uh, using pliers? <cringe> Its sometimes cheaper to get tools like that in a small set. I am not aware of the size but you can probably match it up with a small socket or wrench if you have any handy.

    Did you contact Dell about the hinge?
     
    GNandGS, Aug 30, 2011
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  3. KurtH

    KurtH Notebook Evangelist

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    Have you done your 1 time out of warranty hindge replacement?
     
    KurtH, Aug 30, 2011
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    edyeded Notebook Enthusiast

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    Well, i was going to buy a nut driver. The sizes they have go from 3mm - 10mm. Im not sure but I think I need the 5mm nut driver. I tried to unloosen them using pliers but they are too damn tight and results in basically nothing. My warranty expired about 7 months ago so Dell wont do anything. Anyway, its too late to look to Dell, I've already opened it up.

    Does anyone else know the nut size in the hinge?
     
    edyeded, Aug 30, 2011
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  5. ejohnson

    ejohnson Is that lemon zest?

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    Dell will cover hinge replacement after your warranty has expired.... call dell.
     
    ejohnson, Aug 30, 2011
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    edyeded Notebook Enthusiast

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    The problem is, I have already opened up my system and used epoxy glue in it. I dont think they'l accept it for hinge replacement now will they?
     
    edyeded, Aug 30, 2011
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  7. ejohnson

    ejohnson Is that lemon zest?

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    You could always ask them...

    But more important, why do you need to loosen the nut? If you already glued them then it should not be a problem with the hinges being too tight.
     
    ejohnson, Aug 30, 2011
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  8. GNandGS

    GNandGS Notebook Deity

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    I think the first mistake was grabbing the pliers. Then somehow you found epoxy thread without reading about the warranty coverage for hinge failures.

    While Dell may honor your hinge repair its less "sure" now.

    I do not know the size.
     
    GNandGS, Aug 30, 2011
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