Laptop repair required

Heisenberg_II

Can anyone recommend a reasonably-priced place in Liverpool for laptop repairs?

I bought it in Best Buy over a year ago but it no longer trades in the UK so I can't take it back there.

Another question - do Currys and PC World repair laptops even if they weren't bought from there?

Heisenberg_II

Here is a video of what needs to be done - http://blog.parts-people.com/2012/04/17/dell-inspiron-15r-n5010-m501r-m5010-lcd-hinge-removal-and-installation/

Should I attempt this myself or not?

Figment

Hinge replacement is a fairly straightforward DIY job.

Are you certain it's the hinge that needs replacing, not the plastics?

Heisenberg_II

Figment wrote: »

Hinge replacement is a fairly straightforward DIY job.

Are you certain it's the hinge that needs replacing, not the plastics?

The part I've circled below is rather loose and the right side of the screen wobbles if I move it with little force. However, the left is very stable and does not move at all... So I suppose it is the hinge (or am I wrong)?

Figment

It might be the hinge, it could also be the plastics the hinge is attached too. It's also possible that the hinge screws simply need tightening.

Has it become loose over a period of time, or after a particular event?

tonyh66

the part you have circled is a loose piece that covers the hinge screws

Figment

OP has circled the hinge cap. Would be a tad difficult for him to circle the hinge itself without partially dismantling the laptop

macman

Heisenberg_II wrote: »

Can anyone recommend a reasonably-priced place in Liverpool for laptop repairs?

I bought it in Best Buy over a year ago but it no longer trades in the UK so I can't take it back there.

Another question - do Currys and PC World repair laptops even if they weren't bought from there?

Yes they do (though 'repair' is dubious), but you'd be quite insane to entrust your laptop to DSG-for anything remotely specialised like stripping down a laptop, they'd sub it out anyway.

Heisenberg_II

Thanks for the replies. It has become loose over a period of time.

I emailed Best Buy telling them I have a problem and they emailed back with a freephone number to call. I will take it from there.

Figment

Heisenberg_II wrote: »

Thanks for the replies. It has become loose over a period of time.

I emailed Best Buy telling them I have a problem and they emailed back with a freephone number to call. I will take it from there.

Likelihood is the hinge screws have come loose and just need tightening.

Heisenberg_II

Figment wrote: »

Likelihood is the hinge screws have come loose and just need tightening.

Have you got a link to a video tutorial please?