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my w520 hinges are too tight
my w520 hinges are too tight
Hi, I finally got my w520, a very nice & maxed out machine which runs quiet and fast.
I have two small issues though, first is the main trackpoint buttons are very mushy which I know how to fix (change the keyboard, is there anything else I can do?) but the other problem is that the hinges are too tight and it feels eventually I'll harm the screen (I need to adjust the hinge frequently when changing posture etc.).
Is there anything I can do with regard to the hinges, I was wondering if there is any way to get those to act smoother?
I found that video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=paZRDPW_ZYo is that a good way?
Also found this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lkNj-fb08i4 is the W520 based on same rollcage of W500?
Thanks for your help.
I have two small issues though, first is the main trackpoint buttons are very mushy which I know how to fix (change the keyboard, is there anything else I can do?) but the other problem is that the hinges are too tight and it feels eventually I'll harm the screen (I need to adjust the hinge frequently when changing posture etc.).
Is there anything I can do with regard to the hinges, I was wondering if there is any way to get those to act smoother?
I found that video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=paZRDPW_ZYo is that a good way?
Also found this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lkNj-fb08i4 is the W520 based on same rollcage of W500?
Thanks for your help.
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Re: my w520 hinges are too tight
Loosening a nut may help, you could also try to put some WD40 on the hinges (if you can stand the WD40-smell).
Re: my w520 hinges are too tight
I wouldn't recommend the WD-40. When the hydrocarbons eventually evaporate you'll end up with a sticky gooey mess and it will be worse than it was before.
WD-40 was not designed to be a lubricant. Try a small drop of 3-in-1 oil, or any good firearms lube. CLP is a good lube with teflon and so is Frog Lube.
WD-40 was not designed to be a lubricant. Try a small drop of 3-in-1 oil, or any good firearms lube. CLP is a good lube with teflon and so is Frog Lube.
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T510 i7 4349-A64
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T500 T9600 2055-BE9
T510 i5 4384-DV7
T510 i7 4349-A64
T520 i7QM 4242-4UU Highly Modified
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Re: my w520 hinges are too tight
I made a post on how to loosen the hinges (should be same for W520 and W510): http://forum.thinkpads.com/viewtopic.ph ... hinge+w530
I agree with MikalE on not using WD40. If you don't want to buy any lube, petroleum jelly should be good enough for the hinges. It has been working in my W530 over half a year without any problems.
I agree with MikalE on not using WD40. If you don't want to buy any lube, petroleum jelly should be good enough for the hinges. It has been working in my W530 over half a year without any problems.
Current Thinkpads: W530 (functional classic keyboard mod), X301, T61, T60, T43, A31p, T23, 600X, 770
Other: mk5 Toughbook cf-19, mk1 Toughbook cf-53
Other: mk5 Toughbook cf-19, mk1 Toughbook cf-53
Re: my w520 hinges are too tight
Thanks to the three of you for your advices, I'm going to get proper wrench and try to adjust the nut as a first measure.
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