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    Latches on New HPs

    Discussion in 'HP' started by RoGuE1230, Dec 1, 2008.

  1. RoGuE1230

    RoGuE1230 Notebook Consultant

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    Do the HP laptops not have latches anymore? Every picture I see I can't see them. How do they stay closed?
     
    RoGuE1230, Dec 1, 2008
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  2. Bog

    Bog Losing it...

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    Most laptops nowaways don't have a latch any more. Some use magnets, while simpler ones use spring mechanisms that snap the lid shut once you move it close to the palmrest.
     
    Bog, Dec 1, 2008
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  3. Infamous22

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    The hinges on the newer HP notebooks are much more firmer, so the latch is obsolete.
     
    Infamous22, Dec 2, 2008
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  4. ahl395

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    I second that. :)

    They do it to look "cleaner" maybe with no big button switch in the front. Plus, its much more functional, becase you can just lift it. No pushing, squeezing, or sliding. ;)

    Usually the 17" notebooks do though, i guess because hinges and magnets cant hold up a 17" lie they can a 15". :confused:
     
    ahl395, Dec 2, 2008
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  5. Tippey764

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    the new dv7's dont have latches anymore.
     
    Tippey764, Dec 3, 2008
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  6. SmoothTofu

    SmoothTofu Inspiron 1420 Owner

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    Yeah, most of the time strong spring-mechanisms in the hinge latch the laptop so that it won't open easily.
     
    SmoothTofu, Dec 3, 2008
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    Oh. ok. My dv9700t does, so i fugured it was a thing with all 17"s
     
    ahl395, Dec 3, 2008
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    The HDX18's use magnets. Similar to the mac's
     
    dkwhite, Dec 4, 2008
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