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February 26th, 2025 17:41
Dell Latitude E6520 loose screen hinge
So i wanted to replace the screen on my Dell and now after everything is screwed in the screen is really loose. I have now tried installing the old screen again if maybe the current one is thicker but same thing is happening. I don't really know how to describe it so i uploaded an video here.
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ann_droid
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February 27th, 2025 11:46
Hi
My opinion is the screw is "moving" and therefore not tight enough.
A shim/padding would be my suggestion or a washer initially.
As @ejn63 states it is tricky to tell from the video(s).
ejn63
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February 26th, 2025 18:51
It sounds like the hinge (s) needs/need to be replaced.
janezn
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February 26th, 2025 19:18
Are you sure? At around 7 seconds on this new video you can see the display moving freely without moving the hinges. This is my problem.
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February 26th, 2025 19:22
For some reason the video didn't upload at the previous reply so here it is.
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February 26th, 2025 19:34
Another video with screen removed so you can see what is going on
ejn63
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February 26th, 2025 20:12
That would mean the hinge mounts (back cover) are the issue. How much money you want to throw at a system with a total value of under $50 is a question only you can answer, but there is a plentiful supply of working used systems for that -- and plenty of parts available (try EBay for both).
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February 26th, 2025 20:33
@ejn63 Is this the part I need? https://www.ebay.com/itm/186288714124?_skw=dell+latitude+e6520+hinge+mount&itmmeta=01JN1YGGKJ9RKR530MZHV216WX&hash=item2b5fac318c:g:ApkAAOSwBKllwmmz&itmprp=enc%3AAQAKAAAA4FkggFvd1GGDu0w3yXCmi1dCRmN3ltCliG2fjkc130rhZ0%2FqrRHXcmMbflsZ6RUaJKPejbpiBGvxqW1%2FUYprTKgx5Zf2n9e%2BxHKnZSNJBlkU%2BOiEQoyQoNq1BbaeaPAh%2Ba6e9nO1H5n8XRjyLxKnQaFBoB1Ebr7lN6rYafah29Z7qfFgbiGRWW1LJg3pPBmjTkCTDQDPfVpQm9SqQPjC6PidVkT2IrjaqHXLa7CjaQdNSinUzBu3HTDytItCOsnZpFAOkKJkDwshel6hzvk9Cf%2BIY0hViTjFlKzF76OTk3dg%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR_qJwr6oZQ
If not could you please post an image or an link of the part that I need?
ejn63
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February 26th, 2025 21:20
Probably at least those, yes -- only you have the system in front of you, so check for other broken parts before ordering.
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February 26th, 2025 22:31
@ejn63 Is this part supposed to be moving like that? If not do I put some glue under there? I have gotten the hinge out on the other side and it doesn't seem like anything is broken.
ejn63
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February 27th, 2025 00:23
I can't tell much from the video -- it looks like the hinge is bound up. Can you close the hinge manually?
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February 27th, 2025 13:17
With the previous video I wanted to ask if this
part is supposed to be moving when I try moving the hinge with my finger. I have screwed that screw as much as I can but I think there was previously also something else like glue holding it down. Here is another video that hopefully explains more.
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February 27th, 2025 15:03
Y:ou can solve the entire problem by replacing the back cover with hinges for $10.
https://www.parts-people.com/index.php?action=item&id=9808
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February 27th, 2025 15:07
@ejn63 Shipping costs 50€ there. I will probably just get one off eBay but before buying it I want to try other things that could fix it.