Comment on My laptop hinge just ripped its screws right out.

• scrion@lemmy.world ⁨4⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

  Loosening the screws of the hinge.

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  • JoShmoe@ani.social ⁨4⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

    Is it possible that some hinges have hidden screws or use a different mechanism?

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    • scrion@lemmy.world ⁨4⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

      Yes, absolutely. Not all hinges are adjustable, unfortunately. In fact, I’d argue that most are not. Just have a look at the hinges at your place (doors, cabinets, toilet seat etc.), most will be very simple mechanisms with no inbuilt adjustment.

      You can adjust the play mechanically, of course - that is, through application of a certain amount of force via deformation, which can be destructive process if not done carefully.

      There are hinges with axial screws that allow for precise adjustment of hinge friction, but I have not seen those used for laptop display lids (nor did I personally encounter those in the small dimensions you would find on a laptop) . You’ll find examples of those at Misumi or McMaster - Carr.

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      • Tippon@lemmy.dbzer0.com ⁨4⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

        As far as I can see without stripping everything yet, it looks like it’s a pin. I might just have to clean and lube it, and hope for the best.

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• TotalFat@lemmy.world ⁨4⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

  Let the hate flow through you!

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  • JoShmoe@ani.social ⁨4⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

    I just barely got this joke. Nice one

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    • TotalFat@lemmy.world ⁨4⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

      Actually if you want a serious answer, I usually try to apply force as close to the hinge as possible when opening and closing the lid. This way the full length of the screen isn’t acting as a lever multiplying the force on the relatively short span of the hinge mounting bracket.

      I definitely agree this is too common a problem not to be by design.

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