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

• JoShmoe@ani.social ⁨5⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

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

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  • scrion@lemmy.world ⁨5⁩ ⁨days⁩ 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 ⁨3⁩ ⁨days⁩ 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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