R40 - Problematic hinges?

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jn1520 · #1 Post by **jn1520** » Thu Mar 22, 2007 11:35 pm

I just received a used Thinkpad R40. Overall, it's in great shape except I'm noticing something strange.

When I open the laptop display it feels nice and tight. However, it has a little "give" when bringing it back forward slightly (almost as if it's meant to be flexible). Is this normal for this model?

Thanks for your help!

NS · #2 Post by NS » Fri Mar 23, 2007 1:20 am

R series thinkpads are made from plastic except the newest model R60.

My R52 does flex a lot.

Asbradley21 · #3 Post by **Asbradley21** » Fri Mar 23, 2007 2:48 am

My r40 is the same way.

jn1520 · #4 Post by **jn1520** » Fri Mar 23, 2007 9:27 am

Thanks for the feedback! If this is the norm, then I'm fine with it. Overall, it feels and works great.

wolfman · #5 Post by **wolfman** » Sat Mar 24, 2007 8:04 am

Yes, this is the norm. It's one of the differences between my R40 and my T60 from work. If working on a bus for example, the R40 screen shakes a bit, the T60 much, much less. It has a more rigid feel in that respect. But it's still a Thinkpad.

R40 - Problematic hinges?

R40 - Problematic hinges?

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