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    Are my 1520 Hinges Bad?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by millermagic, Jan 6, 2009.

  1. millermagic

    millermagic Rockin the pinktop

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    millermagic, Jan 6, 2009
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    atbnet Notebook Prophet

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    Looks like the hinges to me.
     
    atbnet, Jan 7, 2009
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    PhoenixFx Notebook Virtuoso

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    I think there is a small nut you can tighten to make it firm, but if it wobbles only at a specific angle, then looks like the hinges are worn out or something..
     
    PhoenixFx, Jan 7, 2009
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    ScaryFast Newbie

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    umm, my 1505/6400 did this until I tightened the screws for the hinge :p

    On mine there are tiny little rubber covers on the screws which, when tightened, keep the hinge from flexing like that.
     
    ScaryFast, Jan 7, 2009
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  5. millermagic

    millermagic Rockin the pinktop

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    I've tried tightening up the hinges with no luck. Hmm.
     
    millermagic, Jan 7, 2009
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    demonhotrod Notebook Evangelist

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    I've got this exact same problem on my 1520 that ive never been able to completely remove. I took my laptop to pieces and tightened a screw that is under the monitors bezel which seemed to help a little bit but it still see-saws
     
    demonhotrod, Jan 9, 2009
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    Mr_Pat Notebook Guru

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    I have the same issue...
     
    Mr_Pat, Feb 20, 2009
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    iambk Newbie

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    Same issue here. It seems like it would simply be the screw holding the base of the hinge but the screws on the bottom on the laptop appear tight.

    I'm still under warranty but it would be nice to know the real cause/fix as this problem will probably reoccur.
     
    iambk, Jun 1, 2009
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