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Dell Inspiron 8500 hinges


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rizy

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Hi - I am trying to "improve" my old laptop for my daughter. The hinges were broken - wouldn't hold the screen at all. I found and bought replacement hinges, but they are stuck or I don't know how they work, which is possible. I have removed old ones and can attach new ones. Will WD40 work for something like this? Thanks so much for any help!

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I would not use WD-40, or if you do, spray it into some other container away from the notebook, then use some other applicator to apply a tiny drop of the lubricant. But a tiny drop of penetrating oil may be better. Having the right tool is essential too, to ensure a proper fit to avoid striping or rounding out the screw head.

I would look at the links below. I prefer the first but it does not list the 8500. But it lists other Dells, so they may be similar enough to provide some ideas.

http://repair4laptop...cd_display.html
http://www.ehow.com/...on-laptops.html

And remember, Google is your friend - Google Search - Replace Dell 8500 hinges
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