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    E1505 lid very wobbily

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by lilredfoxie, Jan 13, 2007.

  1. lilredfoxie

    lilredfoxie Notebook Evangelist

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    My E1505's lid after having it for about 8 months now, the lid is starting to get very wobbily and creaky, i wonder if its the hinges that are wearing out, and if thats the case will dell fix it under warranty, or will they just say its a normal wear and tear thing
     
    lilredfoxie, Jan 13, 2007
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    are the hinge screws tight? if they are loose that could cause a problem like your describing
    jim
     
    jim6172, Jan 13, 2007
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  3. Syndrome

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    Mine too is getting wobbly, It only wobbles within like an inch(at the top) but I think the screws might just be loose although I'm not sure. I've also noticed that on the bottem right of my screen if I squeeze it then there is some play. I kind of expect it out of a laptop with the build quality of the E1505
     
    Syndrome, Jan 14, 2007
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    which screws are you refering to, since mine happens to be missing a screw underneath, towards the edge by the ports
     
    lilredfoxie, Jan 14, 2007
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    1. remove the bumpers on the LCD.
    2. un screw the screws.
    3. pop the plastic off (the piece with the bumpers)
    4. look for screws that attach the screen and the rest of the computer
    5. put it back together
     
    Sneakyasiankid, Jan 14, 2007
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    jim6172, Jan 14, 2007
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