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    Presario V4000 hinge

    Discussion in 'HP' started by Marky21, Nov 13, 2011.

  1. Marky21

    Marky21 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I've discovered that the Compaq Presario V4000 and the HP dv4000 are similar.

    I've got a V4000 in need of hinges, and it is £20 for a new left hinge.

    A dv4000 hinge is a quarter of the price. Will the dv4000 hinge fit? They look identical to me.

    dv4000 hinge:
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    V4000 hinge:
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    Did try and find images from the same angle but it was tricky.

    So will the dv4000 hinge fit my V4000?
     
    Marky21, Nov 13, 2011
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    namaiki "basically rocks" Super Moderator

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    It might work, but I'm not sure. The part which has 3 screws looks like it has an extra large bend on the V4000.
     
    namaiki, Nov 17, 2011
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    fccgrant Notebook Enthusiast

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    Marky21-

    The service guide on HP's website covers both the V4000 and the dv4000. If I was a betting man I would bet that they both use the same hinges.
     
    fccgrant, Nov 18, 2011
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    namaiki, Nov 18, 2011
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    The part numbers in the service manual are hinge kits. The DV has 2 hooks included with the hinge and the V has a loop included. My bet is that the hinges are the same. The different part numbers is because of the hooks and loops.
     
    fccgrant, Nov 18, 2011
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    Marky21 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Alright, for the sake of a fiver compared to £22, I think it might be worth me trying the hinges on the dv4000.
     
    Marky21, Nov 19, 2011
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    Did you get your hinges, Marky?
     
    fccgrant, Dec 3, 2011
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