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X61 Tablet lid won't stay
Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2013 8:14 am
by RRHODY
Is there any way to increase the tension so the screen stays in place?
Re: X61 Tablet lid won't stay
Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2013 8:35 am
by fleming164
RRHODY wrote:Is there any way to increase the tension so the screen stays in place?
I believe that the only way to do this is to replace the hinges. (Please correct me if I'm wrong anyone)
Re: X61 Tablet lid won't stay
Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2013 8:34 am
by RRHODY
If so, that would mean a significant dismantle; so I hope it is not the case.
Re: X61 Tablet lid won't stay
Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2013 8:45 am
by RealBlackStuff
If you prefer, just pay for shipping and send me the laptop and parts, and I'll do it for you for free.
Re: X61 Tablet lid won't stay
Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2013 1:05 pm
by RRHODY
That's a very kind offer, but I may just buy a different unit instead of the cost of repair. Thanks anyway.
Re: X61 Tablet lid won't stay
Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2013 1:25 pm
by RealBlackStuff
$14.49 for a new hinge (plus ca. $20.- for shipping an X61T both ways) beats a new laptop any time!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/For-IBM-Lenovo- ... 0343262288
Re: X61 Tablet lid won't stay
Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2013 4:22 am
by RRHODY
You are correct in doing the math, but there is something to be said for "moving up the ladder" to a better unit, rather than money into an older unit. Again, thanks for the generous offer.
Re: X61 Tablet lid won't stay
Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2013 11:52 am
by Cigarguy
At least you'll be able to sell the old girl. She's still very capable.
Re: X61 Tablet lid won't stay
Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2013 6:37 pm
by RRHODY
ROGER that