Comment on My laptop hinge just ripped its screws right out.
JoShmoe@ani.social 1 week agoIs it possible that some hinges have hidden screws or use a different mechanism?
Comment on My laptop hinge just ripped its screws right out.
JoShmoe@ani.social 1 week agoIs it possible that some hinges have hidden screws or use a different mechanism?
scrion@lemmy.world 1 week 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.
Tippon@lemmy.dbzer0.com 5 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.