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    Will hinge be an issue if i use this laptop daily for school???

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by qroche85, Jan 16, 2011.

  1. qroche85

    qroche85 Newbie

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    Hi everyone,

    I just bought a refurbished m11x for $500 and it will arrive here on this coming Wednesday.
    I ordered it mainly for school and little gaming. I just realized that hinge has failed on a lot of users. My question is if I should stick with it or return it and find another brand because I hate to live in fear of that hinge will break anytime. On the other hand, its price, portability, performance and battery life is hard to complain. I don't think I can find another $500 lappy that can beat the m11x.
    If I choose to keep it, anything I can do to prevent hinge from breaking? Thanks!
     
    qroche85, Jan 16, 2011
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  2. abusedbunny

    abusedbunny Notebook Consultant

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    it will break sooner or later. theres a thread on here that shows you how to take it apart and try to keep that from happening though
     
    abusedbunny, Jan 16, 2011
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    BatBoy Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    There are many without broken hinges - just to be clear on that point.

    Stay away from DIY fixes if you are under warranty. If you open it up and epoxy the hinges and it breaks, forget about it being fixed by Dell. If it breaks while under warranty, just call them and it will be taken care of.

    Regardless, we have a thread on this and follow-up can be posted there.
     
    BatBoy, Jan 16, 2011
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