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    So, That's What Happened To All of the Broken Lids...

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by MICHAELSD01, Dec 31, 2008.

  1. MICHAELSD01

    MICHAELSD01 Apple/Alienware Master

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    MICHAELSD01, Dec 31, 2008
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  2. afhstingray

    afhstingray Notebook Prophet

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    these hinges look really fragile....no wonder they broke...
     
    afhstingray, Dec 31, 2008
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  3. GabeZ

    GabeZ Information Technology

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    Hi,
    Actually, those are pretty standard hinges. Its more so a problem with the type of plastic.

    Gabe
     
    GabeZ, Jan 1, 2009
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    pencilcheck Notebook Consultant

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    hm, I also suspect the quality of the plastic is cauing the hinge problem not the other components.
     
    pencilcheck, Jan 1, 2009
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