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    How stiff is your display hinges? (t400 or t500)

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by joer80, Jan 12, 2009.

  1. joer80

    joer80 Notebook Evangelist

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    Is your t500 really hard to open? I am not sure if its just mine being new, or if they are all hard to open.

    When I unlatch, alot of times I have to open it enough to stick my fingers in the crack, and then regrip, and then use both hands to keep the notebook bottom down and pry the top open.


    Thanks!
     
    joer80, Jan 12, 2009
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  2. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    This is good thing because in three years when your LCD still maintains it's position, others will not.
     
    ZaZ, Jan 12, 2009
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  3. jaredy

    jaredy Notebook Virtuoso

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    Indeed, Zaz. Thinkpad owners like it when we can have the LCD open and have our laptops weight on it (flipped over) and still have the hinges hold the weight ;).
     
    jaredy, Jan 12, 2009
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    mygiantcircle Newbie

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    my T400 hinge is as stiff as it's on Enzyte..
     
    mygiantcircle, Jan 12, 2009
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  5. technical_guy

    technical_guy Notebook Enthusiast

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    Yeah I agree stiff and strong hinges are definitely a good thing on a laptop :)

    Unless its actually stuck in a certain position.
     
    technical_guy, Jan 13, 2009
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    Han Bao Quan The Assassin

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    I can hold the bezel of mine walking around the house.
    And mine has so many abuses after nearly 6 years.
     
    Han Bao Quan, Jan 13, 2009
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  7. joer80

    joer80 Notebook Evangelist

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    lol

    Ok, mine appears to be working then.

    Thanks!
     
    joer80, Jan 13, 2009
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