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    Dell XPS m1730 hinges - where to get ??

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by SteveK001, May 9, 2014.

  1. SteveK001

    SteveK001 Newbie

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    Hi all,

    My m1730 is still going strong except for very stiff screen hinges that are so stiff they're verging on causing a physical problem (a known issue I believe - wd40 is no help)

    I've already been let down by one eBayer flogging old stiff hinges 'as new' (got money back though and two sets of very stiff/useless hinges).

    Has anyone got an idea where I can can 'new' hinges from ?

    cheers

    Steve
     
    SteveK001, May 9, 2014
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  2. Magnus72

    Magnus72 Notebook Virtuoso

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    Yes from Ebay.
     
    Magnus72, May 10, 2014
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  3. Commander Wolf

    Commander Wolf can i haz broadwell?

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    I'm pretty sure the hinges don' get stiffer as they get older...
     
    Commander Wolf, May 11, 2014
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  4. SteveK001

    SteveK001 Newbie

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    Great, thanks, you can see from my post I already have bad experience of that.
     
    SteveK001, May 11, 2014
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    I'm pretty sure they *can* do, I'm not imagining it, thanks anyway.

    These people seem to know about it so I'll try them:
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    XPS M1730 Hinges
    Some laptops have a problem with the hinge becoming stiff. It becomes difficult to open and close the laptop lid. The plastics may also be damaged by a defective hinge.
    Dell XPS M1730 Laptop Repair LONDON, UK | XPS M1730 Dell Power socket jack | Keyboard | LCD Screen
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    SteveK001, May 11, 2014
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  6. Metalman

    Metalman Notebook Consultant

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    The same thing happened to my M1730. Dell replaced them under warranty.
    I have to say this is the first I have seen this. In the past I have only seen them get loose overtime.
     
    Metalman, May 14, 2014
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