madrat007
24/3/08 8:01:11 PM
Guru
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Hi everyone,
I have with me an LG LS50a notebook. This notebook has been with me for many years, since 2004. My problem is that the laptop's LCD hinges are quite loose. If I open the laptop's LCD to an angle, moving only slightly the thing slams shut. Quite a hazard on the fingers while holding it and moving about a bit.
I have tried to open it, but I can't see any screws near the hinges. It appears the two hinges are held together like a "bolt" with no threading.
Any ideas how I can tighten this? -----
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frontier
25/3/08 8:53:03 PM
Serf
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Hi, I have an LGLM50 which is very close to your machine if not totally compatible, in terms of the screws etc.. it sounds like you have snapped at least 1 of the hinges.
After about 2 years I snapped mine too and had to replace them, myself, or else I had to send the machine away for 2 weeks. Let me tell you, it is not a job for the faint of heart!! You'll need to completely take the LCD case apart.. it is not just a matter of replacing the hinge at the bendy bit, as I had assumed until the parts arrived. lol. :-O
Anyway I bought the hinges and service manual from Big Warehouse Spares, spares.bigwarehouse.com.au. (I think, it is not responding now). I recommend you buy both even if only 1 is broken, because the other is probably not far behind.
Anyway PM me with your email address and I'll send you the service manual.
Cheers.
Quote by madrat007
Hi everyone,
I have with me an LG LS50a notebook. This notebook has been with me for many years, since 2004. My problem is that the laptop's LCD hinges are quite loose. If I open the laptop's LCD to an angle, moving only slightly the thing slams shut. Quite a hazard on the fingers while holding it and moving about a bit.
I have tried to open it, but I can't see any screws near the hinges. It appears the two hinges are held together like a "bolt" with no threading.
Any ideas how I can tighten this?
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frontier
25/3/08 8:55:52 PM
Serf
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The hinges cost about $30 each. -----
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madrat007
26/3/08 1:34:57 AM
Guru
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Thanks frontier! I have opened the LCD, thats how I found out about the weird hinges :) $30.00 is not bad! I just PM'd you my e-mail address, much appreciated! -----
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cagdas
7/5/08 4:00:11 AM
Serf
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Hey everyone,
I'm also in need of the service manual mentioned above. Tried to contact both guys but couldn't get a respnse. Any help is greatly appreciated! -----
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gon2o
23/7/08 2:08:24 PM
Serf
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In case anyone is interested, I've sourced Hinges for my LS50a from Statewide Appliances - 1800 005 220 - Quoted me $28.95 for each hinge and $14 delivery fee -----
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Jeruselem
23/7/08 4:23:13 PM
Champion
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Reminds of the wobbly hinges on my Compaq N1000C. Have to be careful not to hit the screen forward by accident. -----
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