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    Creaky Hinge!

    Discussion in 'HP' started by mr__bean, Nov 17, 2008.

  1. mr__bean

    mr__bean Notebook Evangelist

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    Alright, this has happened to both the HP laptops that i have owned, the plastic arround the right hinge creaks, when pressure is applied; and when the screen is opened and closed. but on on this side and in that one area everywhere else is fine.

    Is this user fault or a common thing with HP laptops?
     
    mr__bean, Nov 17, 2008
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  2. ahl395

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    Im not sure... Im nearing a year soon of owning my dv9700t and i have no creaking. Im also "overgentle" i think with my laptop. :D

    If its in warranty, send it to HP, they will fix it. ;)
     
    ahl395, Nov 17, 2008
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  3. mr__bean

    mr__bean Notebook Evangelist

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    its not the hinge its self, its the plastic cover over the hinge, and the small area of plastic casing infront of it
     
    mr__bean, Nov 17, 2008
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  4. Goshax

    Goshax Notebook Geek

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    some WD-40 should solve the problem
     
    Goshax, Nov 17, 2008
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  5. mark2000

    mark2000 Notebook Consultant

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    To the OP ... try for an enhanced warranty replacement if this is a dv9x00 series. Although the problem speaks about the left hinge, the symptoms it covers do involve a "creaky" sound when closing the laptop cover, so you may be covered on this for one additional year after the end of your original warranty.
     
    mark2000, Dec 3, 2008
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    dreamingflower Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have the same issue with my laptop.
     
    dreamingflower, Dec 3, 2008
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    mark2000 Notebook Consultant

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    Then ... same applies.
     
    mark2000, Dec 4, 2008
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