Replacing the right hinge on T530

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Replacing the right hinge on T530

#1 Post by manfred » Sat Dec 10, 2016 6:24 am

Hi everyone.
I bought a replacement HD+ screen for my T530, because I had a HD one.
I recently noticed, that when I'm typing something on keyboard - my screen shakes a little bit. Also my right hinge makes strange noise when I'm pulling matrix up and down - some cracking noise - it seems it is to tight and it's to late to loosen this hinge. I decided to buy used hinges (for cheap) and make a replacement of the right one. I bought hinges for T520 but I believe it's the same.

When I''be disconnecting LCD I will have the place to make a replacement for the hinge - I think, am I right? :)

The main problem for me seems to push the cables through the new hinge, I am afraid of this.
Can someone tell me - is this possible with the LCD removed to replace only the right hinge?

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Re: Replacing the right hinge on T530

#2 Post by brchan » Sat Dec 10, 2016 9:54 am

The hinges on T/W510 - T/W530 thinkpads sometimes ship with overtightened hinges or not enough lube. However, this is an easy fix that does not need replacement hinges.

You can follow my guide here: http://forum.thinkpads.com/viewtopic.php?t=120736

I would recommend applying some lube first to see if it fixes the issue, before loosening the hinges.
Current Thinkpads: W530 (functional classic keyboard mod), X301, T61, T60, T43, T23, 600X, 770
Other: mk5 Toughbook cf-19, mk1 Toughbook cf-53

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Re: Replacing the right hinge on T530

#3 Post by manfred » Sat Dec 10, 2016 4:23 pm

Thanks for your answer, but the problem is that when I type something on keyboard, the screen shakes a little bit, which makes me angry ;D It's especially on the right side, but it may be my eye :) I will try your advice though ;)

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