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Dell Hinges and Opening Latch Problems

by bashfoc2 May 3, 2009 1:25AM PDT

Hi,
I've had the laptop since about christmas last year so i'm out of warranty, in the last week this hinge problem has developed where there's no resistance in it so the screen only stays open if it's perfectly vertical, i've heard something about tightening screws to fix it? Also the opening catch isn't working so i've resorted to opening with a credit card..... anyone any advice please, i'm a student so i really can't afford a technician fee, if there's anyone generous enough to offer some idiot proof advice i would appreciate it greatly!

Dell 1720 btw. Thanks.

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Extend the warranty?

by r. proffitt Former Forum moderator May 3, 2009 2:44AM PDT

Or just call them and ask how much to fix or how much for parts.

There is no magic here.
Bob

PS. I bet you hear about the "idiot proof" items. What happens next is we find better ______s.

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by bashfoc2 May 3, 2009 10:38AM PDT

Thanks, don't quite understand your PS but i guess i was optimistic in looking for a quick fix, still i live in hope