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    Dell Inspiron E1505 Loose Hinge?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Agent CoolBlue, Dec 31, 2008.

  1. Agent CoolBlue

    Agent CoolBlue Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    Hey guys the hinge on my E1505 is pretty loose. Any ideas on how to fix it?

    I am aware of removing the rungs on the corners and taking off the screen cover and tightening the hinge screws from there. Is this method safe? I don't want to put my laptop at risk.

    Thanks guys!
     
    Agent CoolBlue, Dec 31, 2008
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  2. wkbag

    wkbag Notebook Evangelist

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    Hi, i also had the same problem, just tighten 2 hinge screws and put back covers and it should be fine.
     
    wkbag, Dec 31, 2008
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  3. Matt is Pro

    Matt is Pro I'm a PC, so?

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    My screen is pretty loose too. But, I've learning to live with it for now until I get the time to fix it.

    I plan on getting on eBay or something and buying an entire screen-housing to do a full replacement with.
     
    Matt is Pro, Jan 1, 2009
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  4. Rodster

    Rodster Merica

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    Yup if your careful it's very safe, just make sure you have the Dell service manual with you. I've tightened hinge screws on a couple of Dell laptops and it fixes the problems. Of note go to radio Shack and buy some Loctite. Put a drop or two on each screw that way the screws won't back out later on. That way you won't have to deal with it again. ;)

    http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/ins6400/en/sm/hingecvr.htm#wp1123881
     
    Rodster, Jan 1, 2009
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