Comments on: Repairing Hinges on My Dell Latitude D600 http://scott.yang.id.au/2007/06/repairing-hinge-dell-d600/ Faith, Technology and Randomness in Life, According to Scott Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:17:24 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Pete http://scott.yang.id.au/2007/06/repairing-hinge-dell-d600/#comment-102773 Pete Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:47:25 +0000 http://scott.yang.id.au/2007/06/repairing-hinge-dell-d600/#comment-102773 Hi, very helpful site, many thanks from over here in Scotland. My D620 right hinge broke, I replaced them as a pair with ease. After reading some of the previous posts, and replacing mine, could I just caution against using a lubricant such as WD40, unless you're sure the hinges really have seized up? When you hold the new hinges in your hand, it is quite normal that you cannot open and close them. It is only once you have them in situ, and you have the additional leverage due to the laptop lid attached, that they are able to open and close. The last thing you want to do is make them loose and flexible before you even start. Also, on my D620 the bottom part of the hinge (that sits inside the body of the laptop) is actually retained by 2 small screws, one at the rear of the laptop and one on the underside of it. Same on both Left and Right. So it does not just fall out by turning the base upside down. Regards Pete Hi, very helpful site, many thanks from over here in Scotland. My D620 right hinge broke, I replaced them as a pair with ease.

After reading some of the previous posts, and replacing mine, could I just caution against using a lubricant such as WD40, unless you’re sure the hinges really have seized up?

When you hold the new hinges in your hand, it is quite normal that you cannot open and close them. It is only once you have them in situ, and you have the additional leverage due to the laptop lid attached, that they are able to open and close. The last thing you want to do is make them loose and flexible before you even start.

Also, on my D620 the bottom part of the hinge (that sits inside the body of the laptop) is actually retained by 2 small screws, one at the rear of the laptop and one on the underside of it. Same on both Left and Right. So it does not just fall out by turning the base upside down.

Regards

Pete

]]> By: Chris http://scott.yang.id.au/2007/06/repairing-hinge-dell-d600/#comment-102721 Chris Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:47:13 +0000 http://scott.yang.id.au/2007/06/repairing-hinge-dell-d600/#comment-102721 Thanks for the good information that was useful to me. Given that Dell no longer supplies these hinges I bought some on eBay. As far as I can see most eBay sites are selling the hinge sets (left and right) from the same manufacturer. I bought in Nov 2011 a pair for $2.96 plus $3.99 expedited shipping with 12 month warranty from "victoryduanshop". http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-LCD-Hinges-set-14-1-Dell-Latitude-D500-D600-/230627429725?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item35b2774d5d These arrived fine but were not that well made. On my left hinge, where the bottom part of the hingeis attached to the part that goes up alongside the lid there was a small crack in the the metal pressure-fitted joint. I hope that does not crack with use but no time to send them back for replacement ones! I finally got the hinges to fit after a little straightening of the two lowest brackets that attach the hinge to the lid. This is the part where the two copper grounding strips are attached. I also had to open up the holes in this part so that the screws would align. I had to use a drill in my Dremel tool to elongate the holes. The left hinge, which was the only one of mine that was broken, had more problems than the right hinge but I got it all to fit and work. Considering that this laptop is now 9 years old it is amazing that one can still buys parts. BUT if I was doing this again I would buy two pairs of hinge so that maybe I would get a left and right hinge that would be OK. My new hinges were also stiff so I used lightweight sewing machine oil to lubricate. WD40 that others suggest you use to loosen stiff new hinges is ok but has no real residual lubrication value. Thanks for the good information that was useful to me. Given that Dell no longer supplies these hinges I bought some on eBay. As far as I can see most eBay sites are selling the hinge sets (left and right) from the same manufacturer. I bought in Nov 2011 a pair for $2.96 plus $3.99 expedited shipping with 12 month warranty from “victoryduanshop”.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-LCD-Hinges-set-14-1-Dell-Latitude-D500-D600-/230627429725?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item35b2774d5d

These arrived fine but were not that well made. On my left hinge, where the bottom part of the hingeis attached to the part that goes up alongside the lid there was a small crack in the the metal pressure-fitted joint. I hope that does not crack with use but no time to send them back for replacement ones! I finally got the hinges to fit after a little straightening of the two lowest brackets that attach the hinge to the lid. This is the part where the two copper grounding strips are attached. I also had to open up the holes in this part so that the screws would align. I had to use a drill in my Dremel tool to elongate the holes. The left hinge, which was the only one of mine that was broken, had more problems than the right hinge but I got it all to fit and work. Considering that this laptop is now 9 years old it is amazing that one can still buys parts. BUT if I was doing this again I would buy two pairs of hinge so that maybe I would get a left and right hinge that would be OK.

My new hinges were also stiff so I used lightweight sewing machine oil to lubricate. WD40 that others suggest you use to loosen stiff new hinges is ok but has no real residual lubrication value.

]]> By: John http://scott.yang.id.au/2007/06/repairing-hinge-dell-d600/#comment-102720 John Wed, 07 Dec 2011 23:23:40 +0000 http://scott.yang.id.au/2007/06/repairing-hinge-dell-d600/#comment-102720 Hi Scott, I have a Dell C-510 Latitude. The right monitor hinge broke, and I need to replace it. Is it the same replacement/repair procedure, as basically for the older models like I have? Hi Scott,

I have a Dell C-510 Latitude. The right monitor hinge broke, and I need to replace it. Is it the same replacement/repair procedure, as basically for the older models like I have?

]]> By: Denzel http://scott.yang.id.au/2007/06/repairing-hinge-dell-d600/#comment-102328 Denzel Sat, 22 Oct 2011 19:37:43 +0000 http://scott.yang.id.au/2007/06/repairing-hinge-dell-d600/#comment-102328 Wow, after about six years of use my father's Dell D600 laptop is finally falling apart. I knew this was going o happen sooner of later the "C" key is already broken I don't really know how it happened. And now the right hinge has snapped of so the screen is postioned a little weird. As of now I thinking whether I should replace the hinge of just purchase I brand new laptop. Since all of the computer componets are obsolete, and this computer can't even support Windows 7. Wow, after about six years of use my father’s Dell D600 laptop is finally falling apart. I knew this was going o happen sooner of later the “C” key is already broken I don’t really know how it happened. And now the right hinge has snapped of so the screen is postioned a little weird. As of now I thinking whether I should replace the hinge of just purchase I brand new laptop. Since all of the computer componets are obsolete, and this computer can’t even support Windows 7.

]]> By: David http://scott.yang.id.au/2007/06/repairing-hinge-dell-d600/#comment-102161 David Sat, 17 Sep 2011 13:47:29 +0000 http://scott.yang.id.au/2007/06/repairing-hinge-dell-d600/#comment-102161 Wow, I'm surprised how old this post is, and how much it's still used. My wife's D620 just suffered this issue after 5 years of use. Found the parts on eBay, ordered, and am not looking forward to working with tiny screws when the parts come, but will accept the challenge. Thanks for taking the the time to write the post, and thanks to all before me for adding all the information. You have made my weekend that much more productive by finding this info all in one place. Wow, I’m surprised how old this post is, and how much it’s still used.

My wife’s D620 just suffered this issue after 5 years of use. Found the parts on eBay, ordered, and am not looking forward to working with tiny screws when the parts come, but will accept the challenge.

Thanks for taking the the time to write the post, and thanks to all before me for adding all the information. You have made my weekend that much more productive by finding this info all in one place.

]]> By: Prattenberg http://scott.yang.id.au/2007/06/repairing-hinge-dell-d600/#comment-102110 Prattenberg Thu, 28 Jul 2011 11:52:59 +0000 http://scott.yang.id.au/2007/06/repairing-hinge-dell-d600/#comment-102110 Hello Scotty, thanks a lot for keeping this article online - u r "my hero of the day" ;-)! Your guidance worked out well and my old old Latitude D600 is looks like and works almost like new now. Thx again, regards M.R.P., Austria. Hello Scotty,
thanks a lot for keeping this article online – u r “my hero of the day” ;-)!
Your guidance worked out well and my old old Latitude D600 is looks like and works almost like new now.
Thx again, regards M.R.P., Austria.

]]> By: Jeremy http://scott.yang.id.au/2007/06/repairing-hinge-dell-d600/#comment-101861 Jeremy Sun, 03 Apr 2011 18:21:34 +0000 http://scott.yang.id.au/2007/06/repairing-hinge-dell-d600/#comment-101861 Thanks for this excellent guide. I was able to procure the hinges easily enough, but then realized that the frame that the left hinge screws into was broken as well. I nearly abandoned the project, but then realized that even without something to screw the hinge to, at least the post could rest in the frame hole (which wasn't broken)...and if I could replace the right hinge properly, that would offer some additional support. So I replaced them both and it works great...at least a lot better than it did with two busted hinges. Thanks for this excellent guide. I was able to procure the hinges easily enough, but then realized that the frame that the left hinge screws into was broken as well. I nearly abandoned the project, but then realized that even without something to screw the hinge to, at least the post could rest in the frame hole (which wasn’t broken)…and if I could replace the right hinge properly, that would offer some additional support. So I replaced them both and it works great…at least a lot better than it did with two busted hinges.

]]> By: Kevin http://scott.yang.id.au/2007/06/repairing-hinge-dell-d600/#comment-101665 Kevin Thu, 17 Mar 2011 14:03:48 +0000 http://scott.yang.id.au/2007/06/repairing-hinge-dell-d600/#comment-101665 Jerry, The pics. in the Dell service manual for the D520 (http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/latd520/en/ug_en/parts.htm#wp1109395) look similar to the D600 - there is a hinge cover and the screen seems to go together the same, so you probably should be able to follow the procedure above. The hinges look very slightly different to the D600, but if you search the internet for Dell D520 hinges, you will find lots of sources. Good luck! Kevin Jerry,

The pics. in the Dell service manual for the D520 (http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/latd520/en/ug_en/parts.htm#wp1109395) look similar to the D600 – there is a hinge cover and the screen seems to go together the same, so you probably should be able to follow the procedure above. The hinges look very slightly different to the D600, but if you search the internet for Dell D520 hinges, you will find lots of sources. Good luck!

Kevin

]]> By: scotty http://scott.yang.id.au/2007/06/repairing-hinge-dell-d600/#comment-101663 scotty Thu, 17 Mar 2011 08:30:02 +0000 http://scott.yang.id.au/2007/06/repairing-hinge-dell-d600/#comment-101663 Sorry no idea. I haven't had my D600 for more than 3 years. Sorry no idea. I haven’t had my D600 for more than 3 years.

]]> By: Jerry http://scott.yang.id.au/2007/06/repairing-hinge-dell-d600/#comment-101653 Jerry Sat, 12 Mar 2011 14:49:14 +0000 http://scott.yang.id.au/2007/06/repairing-hinge-dell-d600/#comment-101653 Hi Scott, I have a D520 with this problem. Any idea the D600 hinge is interchangeable? Jerry Hi Scott,

I have a D520 with this problem. Any idea the D600 hinge is interchangeable?

Jerry

]]> By: Sue http://scott.yang.id.au/2007/06/repairing-hinge-dell-d600/#comment-101438 Sue Thu, 30 Dec 2010 02:41:28 +0000 http://scott.yang.id.au/2007/06/repairing-hinge-dell-d600/#comment-101438 My D600 may be what some consider old, but it's a great, little machine. It does everything I need it to do, and it does it with speed. I was horrified when the hinges went. I didn't want a new laptop. I wanted my laptop, so I went to a computer expert to get an estimate on having the hinges replaced. They wanted $400.00! What a rip off! So I went on Ebay and found both hinges for $2.99 + $4.99 shipping, and with the help of this site, I'm going to put them on myself and save $392.02 My D600 may be what some consider old, but it’s a great, little machine. It does everything I need it to do, and it does it with speed. I was horrified when the hinges went. I didn’t want a new laptop. I wanted my laptop, so I went to a computer expert to get an estimate on having the hinges replaced. They wanted $400.00! What a rip off! So I went on Ebay and found both hinges for $2.99 + $4.99 shipping, and with the help of this site, I’m going to put them on myself and save $392.02

]]> By: Gary http://scott.yang.id.au/2007/06/repairing-hinge-dell-d600/#comment-100900 Gary Fri, 03 Dec 2010 17:02:39 +0000 http://scott.yang.id.au/2007/06/repairing-hinge-dell-d600/#comment-100900 I ordered a right hinge from Amazon and following your instructions in this article made the replacement in 15 minutes. Saved money and kept an old dog alive. I ordered a right hinge from Amazon and following your instructions in this article made the replacement in 15 minutes. Saved money and kept an old dog alive.

]]> By: louis cartier http://scott.yang.id.au/2007/06/repairing-hinge-dell-d600/#comment-100856 louis cartier Sat, 20 Nov 2010 15:56:49 +0000 http://scott.yang.id.au/2007/06/repairing-hinge-dell-d600/#comment-100856 Hy,i replaced those hinges several times but finally I just installed a lengh of fishing line starting on left side close the caps lock button then goes up to the left top side to the screen squeeze betwen the two panel then bring the line at right corner of the screen and bring the line on the right side of key board close the enter button finaly adjust the line so you will be able to reach the proper angle.cost nothing and it work perfecty.Give it a try and you will be amaze.... Hy,i replaced those hinges several times but finally I just installed a lengh of fishing line starting on left side close the caps lock button then goes up to the left top side to the screen squeeze betwen the two panel then bring the line at right corner of the screen and bring the line on the right side of key board close the enter button finaly adjust the line so you will be able to reach the proper angle.cost nothing and it work perfecty.Give it a try and you will be amaze….

]]> By: al http://scott.yang.id.au/2007/06/repairing-hinge-dell-d600/#comment-100756 al Fri, 22 Oct 2010 01:08:16 +0000 http://scott.yang.id.au/2007/06/repairing-hinge-dell-d600/#comment-100756 thanks thanks

]]> By: Mike H http://scott.yang.id.au/2007/06/repairing-hinge-dell-d600/#comment-100675 Mike H Wed, 06 Oct 2010 18:19:11 +0000 http://scott.yang.id.au/2007/06/repairing-hinge-dell-d600/#comment-100675 Thanks! Just repaired a broken right hinge on a D600 and it was easy as pie! Got the replacement part from "wedoeparts" on eBay for $15 and it's working like a charm! Thanks! Just repaired a broken right hinge on a D600 and it was easy as pie! Got the replacement part from “wedoeparts” on eBay for $15 and it’s working like a charm!

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