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Inspiron 9300 Monitor Hindges

post #1 of 42
3/19/07 at 6:32pm
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Hi, I'd like to know if theres a guide somewere that show me how to tighten the hindges off my monitor of an inspiron 9300. My screen moves like theres no toomorow and id like to fix it. My Warrenty is expired soo only way to fix it is to do it on my own without screwing anything up hehe. Anywayz if any1 knows how and has a guide for it, would be greatly appreaciated
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post #2 of 42
3/19/07 at 7:22pm
Let me get this straight,

When the screen is open you can move it(in an open and close motion) with a lot of play? If this is the case can you hear something tapping like metal rocking or anything?

Or does it rock side to side?
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post #3 of 42
3/19/07 at 7:36pm
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No The monitor just wobbles alot, its loose some were and i dont know how to tighten it. Not from side to side but like up and down
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post #4 of 42
3/19/07 at 8:01pm
Mine does this also. It just gets worn out I guess and there nothing mcuh we can do besides buy new hindges. If there is a tapping noise or anything a screw may be loose that connects it to the fram but if not then I think you are sol just like me...
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post #5 of 42
3/19/07 at 9:46pm
I had the same problem where the direction it opens and closes is 'loose'. It is rather simple to fix.

1. take a small flat head screw driver. Just right of the page up key there is a little slot. Gently pry
up the case part where the power button is located.

2. You will see 2 nuts on the hinges. Tighten a little bit at a time until it is at the desired point.

3. Snap the case part back on and you are done!

If you search Dell's site you will find a manual with photos on how to do this. Let us know how it goes.
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post #6 of 42
3/20/07 at 9:11am
I had some play develop over time in my 9200 hinges, as well. I tightened the hinge screws when I replaced my LCD. Tightening the bottom hinge bracket screws is only half the battle. In order to be certain that you've tightened the hinges the best you can, you must also remove the LCD bezel... -four screws at the top, and four at the bottom.
I used Locktite thread-locker, and painted just a tiny dab on each screw.
Whatever you do, do not cross thread any of them, and do not overtighten any of them, otherwise it's all over!
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post #7 of 42
3/20/07 at 2:01pm
DELL I-9300 Service Manual :
http://support.dell.com/support/edoc...0/sm/index.htm

All inspiron 9300 Users should bookmark this page or maybe if you want download from this link :

http://support.dell.com/support/edoc...9300/sm/sm.zip

This the Service Manual for the I-9300 very useful and better study it in free time to get to know your system.

now for the hinges here is the pictures for it :



Now Psychokitty mentioned about the screws in the LCD bezel so for that this is the picture :

Display Bezel

http://support.dell.com/support/edoc....htm#wp1006390

look at the above link and you will get more idea about the LCD dislpay bezel

Hope This helps!!!!

cheers
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post #8 of 42
3/20/07 at 2:59pm
It isn't due to the 2 scews on the laptop mainboard anchor. I've taken them off and on to get to the guts of the computer many times, and my hinge is also loose like the OP, though not as bad. I've never gone to the trouble of opening up my bezel, so that may be worth a try. What I try to do ito minimize this problem (which can only get worse) is to not open and close my laptop when it is at home (mine rarely leaves home). I just leave it in the open position.
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post #9 of 42
3/26/07 at 6:44pm
I see f_v_man posted the link to the service manual before I could. Thank you. That has the complete instructions for replacing parts on the system, which includes the LCD panel.

For the hinges, if they are just loose then the steps the others here have suggested should do the trick. If the hinges are actualy damaged, however, replacing them is the best option. Worst case, you may need to get an LCD kit as it should include the hinges.

Larry
Dell Customer Advocate
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post #10 of 42
3/26/07 at 8:05pm
i have the e1505 with the same problem popped off that little piece that sgable was talking about mine only has 2 screws both were very tight already. i tried to tighten them but nothing was budging i would have stripped them if i applied any more force. my screen is still loose i also took off the rubber pieces at the bottom of the LCD Bezel and tried tightening those to no success...still wobblilng in an open and close fashion very aggravating.
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post #11 of 42
3/26/07 at 11:49pm
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welcome to my world hehe :P... Pretty much did the same thing, if any1 has any solution, plz post it !
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post #12 of 42
3/27/07 at 12:24pm
In the picture below, you can see the hinges and the two screws on each one.



Are these the screws that you are talking about? If so, they only hold the hinges to the main chassis of the system. The hinges around the LCD (on the bezel) hold the LCD plastics in place and do not have anything to do with the hinge, so tightening them up won't help either.

Inside the bezel, the hinge is basically just a flat piece that moves with the panel. The more I read your descriptions and think about this, the more I think the problem is the hinge itself.

I did some checking, and while the hinge kit for the E1505 is available, for the I9300 the hinge is part of the LCD (hinge up display) kit. If your system is still in warranty and the hinge is a problem I definitely recommend contacting tech support as it is a relatively easy fix. If you are not in warranty, the hinges themselves are not that expensive (assuming they are available separate from the LCD panel).


Larry
Dell Customer Advocate

PS: Thanks again for posting the pic, f_v_man.
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post #13 of 42
3/27/07 at 1:33pm
I actually had a dell tech come out and he replaced my lid and hinges for this exact problem. You have to remove the bezel. The bezel is the plastic rim that goes around the monitor. After you remove the bezel there is one screw on each hinge that needs to be tightend.
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post #14 of 42
3/27/07 at 9:20pm
i'm going to contact tech support since i am under warrenty but if i have to ship this out to get it fixed forget it i can't go without a computer for to long.
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post #15 of 42
3/28/07 at 11:44am
TJM623,

If you feel comfortable doing the work yourself, you can have the LCD kit shipped directly to you. It will include a return airbill for sending the original LCD back to Dell. The hardest part about doing an LCD replacement is getting the bezel open to get to the panel itself. If a "hinge up assembly" is sent out as the kit, you won't even need to do that.


Larry
Dell Customer Advocate
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post #16 of 42
3/28/07 at 12:39pm
Thread Starter 
No luck for me i bought my laptop from a member on RFD soo no Warrenty =X.. ILl try and see what i can do tho. Thx for everyone's help
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post #17 of 42
3/28/07 at 3:19pm
ok thanks dellca
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post #18 of 42
3/29/07 at 12:59pm
MaDCaTz,

If you fill out the Transfer of Ownership form (https://support.dell.com/support/topics/global.aspx/support/change_order/en/tag_transfer?c=us&cs=04&l=en&s=bsd&~ck=ln&lnki=1) for the system the warranty (if still good) will be transferred to your name and you can get service. Another good page has descriptions of the different out of warranty service options that are available: https://support.dell.com/support/top...=04&l=en&s=bsd

Unfortunately, if you sent your system to the repair depot I believe you would have to get the LCD replaced for the hinges, which would be an additional cost over the normal depot service fee (which includes shipping, btw).

I am not sure if you can tighten them by opening up the bezel as melshaw stated. If you feel comfortable taking the LCD off and opening the bezel then it might be worth trying, however.

Larry
Dell Customer Advocate
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post #19 of 42
3/30/07 at 9:07pm
i've now noticed that on both sides of the LCD cover, the white trim piece isn't firmly snapped in at the base by the hinges...and i tried to push it shut it won't budge is this the normal look and I've just never noticed it?? I don't understand why it would be like this i've never dropped my laptop or anything or even carry it around much and if i do it is always in protective casings. I'm also hearing a knocking noise on the left hinge....I wish dell support chats wouldn't take 3 hours to get a rep....GRRR
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post #20 of 42
3/30/07 at 9:28pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by TJM623
I wish dell support chats wouldn't take 3 hours to get a rep....GRRR
Reason # 199 Why I bought an XPS... No waiting for Dell Support Chat!
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