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    I think I saved my failing hinge (r2)

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by mikecalva, Dec 9, 2011.

  1. mikecalva

    mikecalva Notebook Enthusiast

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    I live in southern Turkey, a smallish town. It took me 2 months to get my m11x r2, so when I saw the hinge showing signs of flexing - calling my local Dell rep was not an option.

    I'm not sure how to describe this, but as the lid was opened, the outside half of the hinge moved back and forth about 2 mm (the hinge pin flexing).

    But this forum to the rescue... I knew the weakness, and the signs to watch for. I watched the video on disassembly, and loosed up the tension on the hinges. The hardest part was finding a 5.5mm nut driver. (Smaller turkish town). All of that and still my screen is clear of dust on the inside!

    No more hinge flex, and I get to keep my M11x in operation over here!

    Thanks forum! :D
     
    mikecalva, Dec 9, 2011
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  2. GNandGS

    GNandGS Notebook Deity

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    If really stuck due to location you might think about epoxy or other reinforcement.
     
    GNandGS, Dec 9, 2011
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    jaeyang9 Notebook Consultant

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    i loosened my hinges and applied epoxy putty to reinforce the plastic where the hinges are mounted. didn't really want to deal with customer service and having my r2 handled around. if you take a closer look at how it's attached.. it's really poorly designed for long term use and will crack eventually.

    see link in my signature for that thread
     
    jaeyang9, Dec 9, 2011
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    philby Notebook Consultant

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    Hate to say this but your hinges have already failed, the loosing of these hinge fittings will help but the screws have already started to pull out of the plastic housings. You should try the epoxy option has mentioned this problem is very well covered by thousands of previous posts. good luck.
     
    philby, Dec 11, 2011
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