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    Broken Hinge

    Discussion in 'Notebook Cosmetic Modifications and Custom Builds' started by Bendavid, Mar 24, 2010.

  1. Bendavid

    Bendavid Newbie

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    I have an Acer Travelmate 507DX with a broken hinge on the screen.
    Would like to remove the screen completely and use only a flat screen monitor.
    Is there a problem in "cutting" the screen free?
    Thanks for any advice
     
    Bendavid, Mar 24, 2010
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  2. Orinix

    Orinix Notebook Geek

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    Instead of cutting it, which might hit wires and do all sorts of odd things, just disassemble it slightly and remove the screen part.
     
    Orinix, Mar 24, 2010
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  3. niffcreature

    niffcreature ex computer dyke

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    that sounds like a horrible idea - screens require a lot of voltage to run, which all goes through tiny cables in tiny spaces. who knows what a short of that much voltage would do to your motherboard.

    especially if the screen is still working.
    get a friend to help you, anyone who has taken a few things apart wont have TOO much trouble.
     
    niffcreature, Mar 25, 2010
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  4. Joel

    Joel coffeecoffeecoffeecoffee

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    Just disassemble it like said above, I did once to my Dell. But, as it turns out, the Wireless cables/Antenna go up through mine, not sure about yours though.

    EDIT: Or why don't you just replace the hinge?
     
    Joel, Mar 25, 2010
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