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    DV9000 issue

    Discussion in 'HP' started by miichael, Aug 8, 2007.

  1. miichael

    miichael Notebook Consultant

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    I pretty much cant close my laptop now. the left hand side hinge is being difficult
    I try and move screen and the screen on that side pops open at the side and the hinge doesnt move
    any ideas how to fix this ?
     
    miichael, Aug 8, 2007
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  2. The Goalkeeper

    The Goalkeeper Notebook Guru

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    i've had the same problem for a while now. the plastic cracked on mine. it's by the kensington lock area right?
     
    The Goalkeeper, Aug 8, 2007
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  3. miichael

    miichael Notebook Consultant

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    yes!
    any tips...or just keep the bad boy open?
     
    miichael, Aug 8, 2007
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    gridtalker Notebook Virtuoso

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    There is no way to fix it. just keep it open
     
    gridtalker, Aug 8, 2007
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  5. SP Forsythe

    SP Forsythe Notebook Evangelist

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    There is only one thing you may be able to do....and that is take or send the unit to an authorized HP repair facility. On a laptop there are simply some parts(most actually) that are not user serviceable, especially isf the user is not a trained technician.
     
    SP Forsythe, Aug 8, 2007
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    I'd say that would be the best option for you, bring it back to HP. Good Luck
     
    suland, Aug 8, 2007
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  7. Mrs.COS

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    I am bumping this old thread because i too have this problem with my laptop and its on its way back to HP.
    I have a HP Pavillion dv9035nr.

    there is a website i found that is keeping track of this stuff
    Apparently it is a design flaw, the screen tends to do this on teh left hand side due to the excessive heat from the motherboard (cpu and graphics are both in that corner, appartenly )

    www.notebookhingecrack.com
     
    Mrs.COS, Nov 24, 2007
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