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    Inspiron crooked hinge

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by DominikCZE, Jul 15, 2012.

  1. DominikCZE

    DominikCZE Notebook Geek

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    Hi, I recently noticed, that the hinge on my girlfriend's new Inspiron is somewhat twisted. Should this be a matter of concern? Here is an image of how it looks at the moment.

    Also, the top of the front left corner (under the keyboard) is very squeaky, is there a point in disassembling it or is it most likely just twisted plastic?
     
    DominikCZE, Jul 15, 2012
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  2. Commander Wolf

    Commander Wolf can i haz broadwell?

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    To me it looks like it's just the plastic that's crooked, but obviously it's hard to know for sure unless you look at the actual hinge under it.
     
    Commander Wolf, Jul 15, 2012
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    DominikCZE Notebook Geek

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    That's what I'm thinking too, since the hinge isn't making any noise or doesn't get stuck at all. I guess it can be safely ignored.

    The squeaky plastic under left hand irritates me though. She doesn't seem to mind, so I guess I'll just leave that be as well :p
     
    DominikCZE, Jul 15, 2012
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