how to tighten loose laptop display?

[d94]

i have a compaq m700 w/a nice 14.1" screen.
then only problem is when i slant it too much, it falls down to the farthest position. is there any way to tighten the hinges or something?

-d94

[Cyrix_2k]

Bump 'cause my display has a lot of play in it

[Leviathan41]

I've wondered this too, my Gateway laptop was very "floppy", my Sony has held up very well though. I think I looked into it at one time and it looked pretty involved for most laptops, can't remember though.

[Cyrix_2k]

I've wondered this too, my Gateway laptop was very "floppy", my Sony has held up very well though. I think I looked into it at one time and it looked pretty involved for most laptops, can't remember though.
I have a gateway. I pulled the display apart and tightened the screws... That helped, but now it's actually the hinges. I don't know how to tighten them.

[Mr B]

I think really, apart from tightening screws, the only thing you can do is replace the hinges. If it's not the screws, then take a sift thru eBAY, using your laptop model number and "hinges" for the search parameters. "Laptop Parts and Accessories" usually runs about 40 to 50 thousand listings....

http://computers.listings.ebay.com/Laptop-Parts-Accessories_W0QQfromZR4QQsacategoryZ31530QQsocmdZL istingItemList

One of them has gotta be a set of hinges for your lappy.... ;)

BTW....check the "Search Title and Description" box, too... ;)

I've seen a ton of sets of them for my lappy (a Presario 1700)....they range anywhere from $5 a piece (deal!) to $50 for a set, + $12 or so shipping (ripoff).

Good luck! :)

[Cyrix_2k]

I think really, apart from tightening screws, the only thing you can do is replace the hinges. If it's not the screws, then take a sift thru eBAY, using your laptop model number and "hinges" for the search parameters. "Laptop Parts and Accessories" usually runs about 40 to 50 thousand listings....

http://computers.listings.ebay.com/Laptop-Parts-Accessories_W0QQfromZR4QQsacategoryZ31530QQsocmdZL istingItemList

One of them has gotta be a set of hinges for your lappy.... ;)

BTW....check the "Search Title and Description" box, too... ;)

I've seen a ton of sets of them for my lappy (a Presario 1700)....they range anywhere from $5 a piece (deal!) to $50 for a set, + $12 or so shipping (ripoff).

Good luck! :)
none for the solo 1400 or 1450 :( (I have a solo 1450)

[d94]

hmm
6 hits!
10 + 5 shipping or 20 buy it now


ill do a bit of research before i spend the $ though