[CLUE-Tech] Laptop repair

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Dale-

I have a 7500 that had that same problem. I think the 8000 still had  the
lid-hinge design flaw, where the hinge wears out, and displaces the
connector. I bought a new set of hinges and brackets (it needs to be
replaced as a set- the hinge pin gets bent and wears out the mounting
brackets etc etc ) installed them , and the video has been solid ever
since.An important hint, though: part of the design has the video cable
exposed and located in such a  way that it is possible to damage it pretty
easily, and there is very little room to work with putting it back together.

anyway- good luck. the inspiron is a good machine other than that.

Glen


----- Original Message -----
From: "Dale K. Hawkins" <dhawkins at cdrgts.com>
To: "clue-tech" <clue-tech at clue.denver.co.us>
Sent: Monday, February 09, 2004 8:26 AM
Subject: [CLUE-Tech] Laptop repair


>
> I was looking for some good leads for a laptop repair gurus.
>
> I have a used Dell Inspiron 8000.  The LCD keeps shifting with color
> problems.  I can usually "fix" the problem by pushing or occassionally
> issuing a thump, but I do not think this is a very good long term
> solution.  (I realize it is probably a loose connector, but I really
> do not have much skill with this sort of thing).
>
> Any suggestions?
>
> -Dale
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