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    m15x hinge breaking?

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by mattrob2, Feb 23, 2009.

  1. mattrob2

    mattrob2 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Its been a while since i have been on this forum, but i remember seeing all the threads about the hinge breaking on the m15x and noticed mine may be beginning to break. I got my m15x in July last year and haven't noticed any big issues but just yesterday i looked at the hinge and noticed a couple cracks on one side and on the other side the hinge appears to be coming apart. Is this the beginning of it breaking or is it just something minor? Im at school now so wouldnt be able to send it back untill spring break in two weeks at the earliest and i would rather hold onto it untill the semester ends unless it really is going to break soon. Any suggestions?
     

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  2. Hirohata

    Hirohata GBF Danchou

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    Definitely seems like a breaking hinge. I've heard applying some WD-40 on the hinges helps. Could be able to make it last long enough before you can return it to AW for a replacement.
     
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