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hupjack

Jan 1, 1970
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My dell inspiron 4000 screen won't quite stay upright. After too many
openings and closings, I get the feeling it's become a bit loose. Unless
it's within about 5 degrees of 90, the weight of the screen will flop it
open to 180 degrees.

I deinstalled the screen and took a look at the hinge pin to see if there
was a screw I could tighten but I see nothing of the sort. Perhaps there is
some "anti-lubricant" I can treat the hinge pin with to hinder it's
motion... add a bit of friction?

I see the end of the hinge pin is secured by a e-type washer. perhaps if I
could add a thicker washer there to increase the compression fit (and thus
add friction) to the joint, it would tighten up the clamshell motion.

Anybody have any ideas? experience? input?
 
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Andy Cuffe

Jan 1, 1970
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My dell inspiron 4000 screen won't quite stay upright. After too many
openings and closings, I get the feeling it's become a bit loose. Unless
it's within about 5 degrees of 90, the weight of the screen will flop it
open to 180 degrees.

I deinstalled the screen and took a look at the hinge pin to see if there
was a screw I could tighten but I see nothing of the sort. Perhaps there is
some "anti-lubricant" I can treat the hinge pin with to hinder it's
motion... add a bit of friction?

I see the end of the hinge pin is secured by a e-type washer. perhaps if I
could add a thicker washer there to increase the compression fit (and thus
add friction) to the joint, it would tighten up the clamshell motion.

Anybody have any ideas? experience? input?


I think you will have to replace the hinges. If there's nothing to
tighten, they must just be worn out.
Andy Cuffe
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