Hi all,

May I know what's roughly the price to repair a loose/damaged laptop hinge around Lowyat Plaza?

There's no problem with the screen tho..

The laptop's Alienware M14X.

This post has been edited by mafioso: Nov 28 2012, 07:21 PM

Can share a photo of the damage or how badly is the hinges broken apart ?

upload it...

Ok. Tonight as im currently not at home.

bottom part of the screen becomes fat upon trying to open the lid.



however, screen's still alive.
sorry. pics are too large. just right click and view as external, it'll be clear + small

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Added on November 28, 2012, 11:33 pmuploaded!

This post has been edited by mafioso: Nov 28 2012, 11:33 PM

For normal laptops usually costs about RM100-RM200.

But Alienware i duno.

Try find in garage sales got few ppl selling/repair spareparts

hmm okay. i will try to search.
calling dell tomorrow..

if overpriced. then i need recommendations for shops in lowyat.

No dont bother with DELL.. u will get charged 10x of outside price.

dont know. because my bro used to work in dell office.. kinda high rank wan lar for his department.
he told me to use his name and see how they'll treat the situation

if still expensive, lowyat plaza it is.
so its mostly around RM100-200 to fix the hinge?

This post has been edited by mafioso: Nov 29 2012, 12:08 AM

u might get slight discount by mentioning his name, but dont expect cheaper than outside.

RM100-RM200 are for normal laptops, not sure about Alienware coz i think outside also might not have stock

okay but by the look of it. (the pics)

is it a nasty damage?

Depends what is your acceptable level.. And the pic not very clear also.

If u dun mind cosmetics not perfect then just change the hinge, if u mind then change casing might cost a bomb

cuz cannot open too much or else it feels like its gonna snap off. lol. so just open abit only. :S

Thats quite bad damage at the hinge.
Btw how old was your m14x ?
Is it m14x r1 or the new r2?
Just asking since i'm also using m14x

r1.
i have staff price cuz my bro works at dell last time.

and its about 1 year 6 months. bought it in may 2011.

you should be careful of yours tho! because the hinge was starting to get loose about 2-3 weeks ago. i thought it was just
a small matter so i didnt bother..

end up ytd night it was it's time to break.

where u keep this laptop? rubbish bin? so dirty .. yucks ..

I suggest u to rip it and put metal glue .. better

Just 1 year and 6 months
No more warranty liao?
Guess becareful with the hinge since I guess r1 and r2 using the same design and sharing same parts.
By the way, please let keep us update with the price quote to repair the hinge. I'm interested to know also

okay. will have to call dell when i reach home..
they require to key in the 12 digit code on my laptop.

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Added on November 29, 2012, 2:18 pmno i clean it sometimes daily sometimes 2-3 days once.
just so happens i didnt clean it recently.

and its due to the flash..
so you see it as if it looks dirty. lol
you wont notice the dusts with the naked eye

ebay price for 1 hinge costs 44USD.

This post has been edited by mafioso: Nov 29 2012, 02:21 PM

Looks like ur hinges stuck and when u peel open the top screen the plastic casing cracked.

you could try downloading the service guide by googling and see if WD40 can loosen it

really?
okay thanks!

but im still giving dell a call to ask for the price first i guess?
the laptop moves out of its place upon opening the lid.. like a "jaw lock" ?

Maybe you can try this guy:
http://wangsamajucomputerrepairservices.blogspot.com/

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Added on November 30, 2012, 9:57 amhttp://wangsamajucomputerrepairservices.blogspot.com/2011/03/macamana-nak-baik-pulih-hingesengsel.html

This post has been edited by cannavaro: Nov 30 2012, 09:57 AM

thank you..! will do.

Where to buy the laptop hinge from ?

I have a hp notebook laptop, the hinger is coming off soon, the monitor screen cover is coming off slowing ( exposing the cable inside).