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weq92f · 03-08-2024, 02:23 PM

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My repair lasted until today. Broke again just now...

Don't know what to do at this point as this apparently disposable 700 dollar dell laptop is just going to keep breaking again and again.

-klb

weq92f · 03-08-2024, 02:44 PM

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A close up of the carnage. The hinge separates from the panel and breaks it in the process. Not covered under warranty.

-klb

Tom · 03-08-2024, 06:45 PM

I buy new computer stuff when the old stuff stops working. I keep using whatever windows came on them until again, the computer stops working. Still have my laptop from 2013, works fine. Updates don't happen. Literally nothing is an "upgrade" in my world, they are just replacements from need.

**LockDoc** · 03-08-2024, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by weq92f

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A close up of the carnage. The hinge separates from the panel and breaks it in the process. Not covered under warranty.

-klb

I just put a replacement screen and top cover on my old one today. Are the screws missing that hold the hinges to the main frame? I can't imagine them pulling out unless the screen assembly opens really hard.
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weq92f · 03-09-2024, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by LockDoc

I just put a replacement screen and top cover on my old one today. Are the screws missing that hold the hinges to the main frame? I can't imagine them pulling out unless the screen assembly opens really hard.
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The hinges are screwed to the main chassis but are GLUED to the display panel. When the GLUE lets go, the hinge assembly is forcefully smashed through parts of the plastic panel cover which then causes the actual panel, the glass screen, to break. Doesn't always break, but depending on exactly what the user is doing when the GLUE gives way, the panel will get broken some percentage of the time.

It is simply bad/cheap design.

-klb

**LockDoc** · 03-09-2024, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by weq92f

The hinges are screwed to the main chassis but are GLUED to the display panel. When the GLUE lets go, the hinge assembly is forcefully smashed through parts of the plastic panel cover which then causes the actual panel, the glass screen, to break. Doesn't always break, but depending on exactly what the user is doing when the GLUE gives way, the panel will get broken some percentage of the time.

It is simply bad/cheap design.

-klb

OK, I see now. I thought it was breaking on the other end.
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03-08-2024, 02:23 PM	#26
weq92f Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 2,879	Re: crappy products . My repair lasted until today. Broke again just now... Don't know what to do at this point as this apparently disposable 700 dollar dell laptop is just going to keep breaking again and again. -klb Attached Images __________________ 67 C10 fleet fuel injected '70 402, 700r4, 3.73 posi 07 335 sport turbo 6sp 94 Trans Am GT LT1 6sp posi -- sold after 22yrs 99 540 sport V8 6sp -- sold 73 240z L24 4sp -- given to friend 68 C10 step 350/350 3.73 open -- sold

03-08-2024, 02:44 PM	#27
weq92f Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 2,879	Re: crappy products . A close up of the carnage. The hinge separates from the panel and breaks it in the process. Not covered under warranty. -klb Attached Images __________________ 67 C10 fleet fuel injected '70 402, 700r4, 3.73 posi 07 335 sport turbo 6sp 94 Trans Am GT LT1 6sp posi -- sold after 22yrs 99 540 sport V8 6sp -- sold 73 240z L24 4sp -- given to friend 68 C10 step 350/350 3.73 open -- sold

03-08-2024, 06:45 PM	#28
Tom driving is in my blood Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 5,692	Re: crappy products I buy new computer stuff when the old stuff stops working. I keep using whatever windows came on them until again, the computer stops working. Still have my laptop from 2013, works fine. Updates don't happen. Literally nothing is an "upgrade" in my world, they are just replacements from need. __________________ -78 c10 short/step: 388cid, M20, 5/5 drop, lots more. Playtoy and first vehicle. -98 c1500 x-cab: 5.7L, 17" rims, 5/6 drop, flowmaster, helper bags,NBS rear disk brakes. -02 Suburban 4x4: leveled front -CBR600F4i, CBR600RR, CBR1000RR, and standup skis DISCLAIMER: I cant spell for the life of me.



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