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    compaq v2000 lid closing issues

    Discussion in 'HP' started by davidson, Jan 3, 2006.

  1. davidson

    davidson Newbie

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    happy new year everyone-

    i have just started using my compaq presario v2410 today and everything is great except that it doesn't close properly when i shut the lid. the latches click in place but it doesn't shut very snug or secure, but wiggles up and down quite a bit. just wondering if any other v2000 owners are experiencing this, and is there a way to remedy the situation?

    thanks a whole lot everyone...
     
    davidson, Jan 3, 2006
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  2. nathanhuth

    nathanhuth Notebook Evangelist NBR Reviewer

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    No problem like that here to worry about, just trivial, vertical movement.
     
    nathanhuth, Jan 3, 2006
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  3. vassil_98

    vassil_98 Notebook Deity

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    I'm affraid there's nothing you can do about it except for a screen sleeve. My lid also does not close tightly in the left corner but this is the price we pay for having cheap yet fast notebooks.
     
    vassil_98, Jan 4, 2006
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  4. DoeRol

    DoeRol Newbie

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    I have the same model. I bought a cleaning cloth for my screen and i usually have that in between when I close my lappy. Now the laptop is nice and snug when closed.
     
    DoeRol, Jan 4, 2006
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  5. alexjl

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    Compaq has one of the best latches for the lids.
    So far no problem here with mine!
     
    alexjl, Jan 4, 2006
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  6. luee

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    Mine came with a packing sheet that I have retained and use to close the lid tightly. Without it the there is a gap. Wonder if this was added to later units because of this issue. It has cut outs to fit perfectly.
     
    luee, Jan 14, 2006
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  7. bq487

    bq487 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I just got my V2000 a few days ago. And I have the same problem. There is a _big_ gap there. Oh well, just have to live with it. :(
     
    bq487, Jan 16, 2006
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  8. Sidicas

    Sidicas Notebook Consultant

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    Do you have any pictures?
     
    Sidicas, Jan 16, 2006
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  9. vassil_98

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    yes pics will be great. If it is too big (whatever this is) you may claim defect and retern it
     
    vassil_98, Jan 17, 2006
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  10. bq487

    bq487 Notebook Enthusiast

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    i will post a picture once i'm home.
     
    bq487, Jan 18, 2006
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  11. bq487

    bq487 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Couple of pictures of my new V2000.
     

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    bq487, Jan 19, 2006
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  12. nathanhuth

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    Mine looks exactly like that! On the same corner and everything! Cheap Chinese manufacturing. :(
     
    nathanhuth, Jan 19, 2006
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  13. fill2k

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    the corner seems to have slight larger gap compared to mine.

    other than that it's same as mine. I have no problem with slight movement (not tight/snug).
     
    fill2k, Jan 19, 2006
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  14. hegemon

    hegemon Notebook Guru

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    Wow, that kinda sucks. How many are affected?
     
    hegemon, Jan 20, 2006
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  15. double_edge

    double_edge Notebook Enthusiast NBR Reviewer

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    Yup, looks like its a common problem with this lappy. Both my friends and mine are similar the pics above. Tried calling HP to maybe claim defective....no luck.
     
    double_edge, Jan 20, 2006
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  16. chinna_n

    chinna_n Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    I think photo is showing more than actual gap. You guys know the Wide angle lens affect when taken close snapshot.

    In mine there is little gap, and does not harm anything. If you really bothered that much you can bend top latches little to inward to reduce the gap. Good thing there are steel and much stronger than those plastic ones on may lappies.

    BTW, it looks like it is more on left side, but it shows like that because the LCD lid closing switch is pusing screen upwards.
    I did not like the switch there, it should be integrated somewhere in the hinge.
     
    chinna_n, Jan 20, 2006
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  17. bq487

    bq487 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Actually those photos were taken with my Canon S400 zoomed all the way to its longest focal length. I then used Paint Shop Pro to crop out all the junks on my table, which, BTW, is very clean now.
     
    bq487, Jan 21, 2006
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  18. vassil_98

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    Exactly the same problem here. I noticed that the latch hole in this corner is the actual problem and not the lid itself. The latch inside the hole, which is supposed to hold the lid by the hook is not long enough (or is not coming out enough) to get through the whole hook of the lid. In the other corner it's a bit longer and closes tightly.
     
    vassil_98, Jan 21, 2006
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  19. luee

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    Yes the left latch not shutting completely is the problem on mine as well. Seems as though there should be some recall or replacement part made availible if the defect is so widescale.
     
    luee, Jan 24, 2006
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  20. hegemon

    hegemon Notebook Guru

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    want to let you guys know, i got my v2000z last night (ordered from hpshopping, so that might make a difference) and the lid is fine
     
    hegemon, Jan 24, 2006
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  21. paul_r_d

    paul_r_d Notebook Consultant

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    from day 1 i have lid issues. its closes and locks fine- but when i push the release button, the lid doesnt pop open like it noramlly should, insted i have to slide my finger under and lift it at the same time.
     
    paul_r_d, Oct 24, 2007
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