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    help me fix my display hinges

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by AhmedouviX, Oct 23, 2015.

  1. AhmedouviX

    AhmedouviX Notebook Consultant

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    so basically my laptop hinges are broken

    the plastic supports that holds the metal pushings that hold the screws of the hinges is broken

    glue doesn't work because it can't handle the tension, tried it.

    any idea how to fix it?

    it happened to the two hinges and i can't use the laptop now and i don't know what broke it. also another supports are broken because the the base enclosure can't handle the tension too

    [​IMG]
     
    AhmedouviX, Oct 23, 2015
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    Can you repair them with epoxy and then drill new holes.
     
    Metalman, Oct 23, 2015
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    sorry can you be more specific? i was going to use epoxy and insert the metal bushings inside the epoxy then wait until it set and cure. is that what you mean?

    another photo for the other hinge

    https://i.imgur.com/GIO6ZZH.jpg
     
    AhmedouviX, Oct 23, 2015
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    Yes, that is something you can try. If that does not work then you may have to look for a new base on ebay.
     
    Metalman, Oct 23, 2015
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    i will try it because i didn't find the uppers case on ebay. hopefully the epoxy will handle the tension
     
    AhmedouviX, Oct 23, 2015
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    Use a long curing epoxy. The shorter the cure time the weaker they generally are. If you have a Dremel and taps etc you could just build an epoxy block and work it from there.
     
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    thanks TANWare that's what i will do.
     
    AhmedouviX, Oct 23, 2015
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    Yes, what TANWare said. Also I would not use the clear epoxy.
     
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    thanks. i didn't find the dremel any other way to clean up the holes?
     
    AhmedouviX, Oct 23, 2015
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    To do it properly a Dremel is the best way. You know as they say a proper tool for a proper job.
     
    TANWare, Oct 24, 2015
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    I found this one but not sure if it's good and can handle the tension

    Should I use it? It's cheap, 1$

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    Sent from my D6503 using Tapatalk
     
    AhmedouviX, Oct 24, 2015
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    No. Fast curing = weaker.
     
    tilleroftheearth, Oct 24, 2015
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    It should state 24-48 hour cure time. On the same note avoid kickers as well as most will weaken the cured block.
     
    TANWare, Oct 24, 2015
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    What are kickers?

    Sent from my D6503 using Tapatalk
     
    AhmedouviX, Oct 24, 2015
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    Kickers are fast curing agents.
     
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    I will search for another one tomorrow and I hope I will find one. If I didn't I have no option except using the fast curing one and hopefully will fix my 6 months old laptop

    Sent from my D6503 using Tapatalk
     
    AhmedouviX, Oct 24, 2015
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    TomJGX I HATE BGA!

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    Don't you have any warranty on your 6 month old laptop lol?

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    TomJGX, Oct 25, 2015
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    I bought it from UAE and I am in Egypt now so yes no warranty

    Sent from my D6503 using Tapatalk
     
    AhmedouviX, Oct 25, 2015
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    Have you asked from local service center or called their local number. I think the warranty should cover whole EMEA. There might be exceptions but I'd recommend at least asking since they might refuse fixing anything else later if there is some self made repairs :)
     
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    Yes I did.. And they told me they won't repair it because the damage is caused by bad usage.

    BTW I bought this epoxy with 45 mins working time and 24 hours curing time. Too long but hopefully will work

    If any one has any recommendations before proceeding please reply with it

    Thanks

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

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    AhmedouviX, Oct 25, 2015
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    That's a bummer. It's darn difficult to try to prove otherwise.
     
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    Anyone knows an idea to apply a pressure for 10 Hours? [​IMG]

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    AhmedouviX, Oct 25, 2015
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    Rent a vise. ;)

     
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    Binder Clip?
     
    alexhawker, Oct 27, 2015
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    You mean vice :p
     
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    about the video, that's exactly what i did but with epoxy and it couldn't handle the tension, i put a lot of epoxy. i can't use this method now but thanks for sharing!
     
    AhmedouviX, Oct 27, 2015
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    Well, he used mix of the exact same plastic and dichloroethane. I never used that before. What I did use is 2nd way which is in the link. soda + superglue.
     
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