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Posted: **Fri Sep 21, 2007 8:22 pm**

Does anyone else have a some degree slop in their LCD screen? Is this common?

Posted: **Fri Sep 21, 2007 10:17 pm**

can u post pics of what u mean

Posted: **Fri Sep 21, 2007 11:47 pm**

when the screen is up, there is some free play. probably 0.5 inch.

Posted: **Sat Sep 22, 2007 12:10 am**

no mine is solid, sorry i cant be of more help

Posted: **Sat Sep 22, 2007 3:11 am**

I had this problem on my R60 after 6 months of daily using. Now i have new hinges for 4 months and it seems, that the problem is back.

Posted: **Sat Sep 22, 2007 4:01 am**

No problem so far on my T60p built in June of '06.

Brad

Posted: **Sat Sep 22, 2007 9:00 am**

What is meant by "slop" in the LCD screen. I open and close my T60 WS about five times a day and it is still extremely tight.

Posted: **Sat Sep 22, 2007 3:34 pm**

Very tight lid on my T61. No movement at all.

Posted: **Sat Sep 22, 2007 4:55 pm**

Happened to my T60 after 8 months of usage never happened to my T42 even after 2+ years of usage i call it the Lenovo effect!

Posted: **Sat Sep 22, 2007 11:56 pm**

Does Lenovo sell the hinges? My hinges feels tight when you move it. but there still some free play in the upright position.

Posted: **Sun Sep 23, 2007 9:45 am**

Yea, I'm getting this too. I also blame Lenovo. How long before they discover that half the thing is made out of lead and it gets recalled?

Posted: **Sun Sep 23, 2007 10:25 am**

laowai wrote:Yea, I'm getting this too. I also blame Lenovo. How long before they discover that half the thing is made out of lead and it gets recalled?

THAT would not be cool...

Posted: **Mon Sep 24, 2007 9:37 pm**

mine also feel very solid when moving it, however, when it is in a fixed position, there is some movement, especially when using the corners to push back and forth..

but when i kind of shake it around while open, it doesn't move at all...kinda weird

Posted: **Mon Sep 24, 2007 10:13 pm**

I just sent an R51e to EasyServ for slop in the right sided hinge. The laptop is about three or four years old and gets daily use in my medical office. It is still under extended warranty. They took it back for service, no questions asked. Another five R50/R51 laptops at my office have no such problem and get equal and heavy use.

Posted: **Mon Sep 24, 2007 10:52 pm**

i regularly tighten the screw on the left side hinge of my T60P as it "loossens" with time. Probably due to its proximity to a heat source (heatsink) and at the same time the stress it undergoes from opening and closing the LCD.

you can check if the screw holding your LCD hinge is loose as well.

Posted: **Mon Sep 24, 2007 10:57 pm**

rnsolo wrote:i regularly tighten the screw on the left side hinge of my T60P as it "loossens" with time. Probably due to its proximity to a heat source (heatsink) and at the same time the stress it undergoes from opening and closing the LCD.

you can check if the screw holding your LCD hinge is loose as well.

how can i find the screw? would it be in the same place as the t61, and my right side is more loose, therefore I would need placement of that screw. Thank you for your help

Posted: **Tue Sep 25, 2007 12:46 am**

After about four months of light use, the left hinge on my T-60 began to move somewhat.
I located the set screw on rach hinge and gave it a tweak.
It's been about 8 months and all it well. The hinges are both nice and secure. No movement what so ever.

Hope this helps.

Posted: **Tue Sep 25, 2007 12:48 am**

can someone please detail on how to tighten up the hinge screws for us newbies who have no clue what they are doing..thanks

Posted: **Tue Sep 25, 2007 12:59 am**

To locate the screw in order to tighten your hinges, start by turning off your unit.

Flip it over and locate the screw behind the rear rubber foot rest.
NOTE: There are two screws behind each foot rest. One is for the case itself, the other is for the hinge. This is the same for each side.

It's a very simple thing to do.... Just don't over tighten.

Hope this gives enough to the newbeeees .............

Kindest Regards, Steve

Posted: **Tue Sep 25, 2007 1:05 am**

Truthfinder wrote:snipped

Thank you Steve!

I looked at it, there are 2 screws under my right hinge; is it the one furthest to the side or the one more towards the middle? Thank you

Posted: **Tue Sep 25, 2007 1:09 am**

It is NOT the screw at the outer edge. It's the screw next to it, closer to the inside edge. It's the same on both side.

Best to you, Steve

Posted: **Tue Sep 25, 2007 1:11 am**

Truthfinder wrote:It is NOT the screw at the oter edge. It's the screw next to it, closer to the inside edge. It's the same on both side.

Best to you, Steve

Thanks..tightened it, but still there's a good inch of give when flexing the right upper corner.

and to my astonishment, there is a screw missing as well...maybe an inch towards the front edge...what is up with that?

Posted: **Tue Sep 25, 2007 4:07 am**

A picture is worth thousand words.

If under warranty go to any nearby IBM authorized repair center and get it examined or tightened (you'll have to go to the city) else send it to IBM EasyServ. The number is 1-800-426-7378 (24/7)!

If out of warranty then below is the HMM for your consideration to do things on your own:

Hardware Maintenance Manual T60/p.

Posted: **Tue Sep 25, 2007 12:23 pm**

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