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    Should I be worried about my AW14 hinge?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 14 and M14x' started by GamerJoe, Sep 12, 2013.

  1. GamerJoe

    GamerJoe Notebook Consultant

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    It makes a creaking sound on the bottom left when I open and close the lid. The sound seems like its a cable or tape behind the screen. What should I do? Is it fine?

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    GamerJoe, Sep 12, 2013
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    J.Dre Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    No, it shouldn't make any noises.

    Speak with a representative here on this forum.
     
    J.Dre, Sep 12, 2013
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  3. GamerJoe

    GamerJoe Notebook Consultant

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    I wonder if its a common thing or isolated

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    GamerJoe, Sep 12, 2013
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    Ive had MANY lattitude laptops for clients and sonys and a few others that have had creaking and cracking noises. Never had any issues with them. It is annoying though and if it is tot he point of annoyance call AW theyll have someone come out and replace hinges im sure. I dont think its an issue that will cause it to break though. Unless its very stiff and feels like it it about to crack or something.
     
    pathfindercod, Sep 12, 2013
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    I also have this problem got this is a brand new AW 14 from the factory......

    MORE HASSLE!
     
    looking4pftnb, Dec 11, 2013
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  6. GamerJoe

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    I've learned to out up with up. Sucks but oh well :(

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    GamerJoe, Dec 11, 2013
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    IT isn't completely normal, if you feel concerned about it you can open it and see if there is anything being forced.
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, Dec 11, 2013
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    CptXabaras Overclocked, Overvolted, Liquid Cooled

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    No problem here so far. Hinge are sturdy an no noise what so ever.

    I'm using it a lot, i travel a lot, and this little one is holding just fine
     
    CptXabaras, Dec 12, 2013
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    alphabetagaga, Dec 12, 2013
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