Inspiron 6000 Display Casing Problem

Question

Hi,

This is my first time posting so I hope I don't do anything incorrectly here.

Anyway, I have a problem with my Dell Inspiron 6000 and its display's casing. I bought this laptop a little over a year ago now. Ever since I can remember, the display has always been a little loose. It would wiggle whenever I opened it or when it was closed sometimes the display would jiggle around when I was moving it. I didn't really pay it much attention until today it finally turned into something worse.

There is now a gap between the two halves that make up the display casing on the right hand side.

You can see what I mean in this picture:
http://members.cox.net/chickenboo1027/IMG_2077.JPG

After reading some of the previous threads regarding casing in this forum I think by removing the casing and either replacing it or simply putting it back on a little more carefully I think I can solve the problem. However, after reading the manual, I could not find instructions on how to do so.

Does anyone know how I can remove this casing by myself? I'm not a expert handyman either so hopefully any help offered is easy to follow.

Thanks for your help!

ejn63 · Answer

You can try, but it looks more likely that you need new hinge assemblies. http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/ins6000/en/sm/index.htm

kai0227 · Answer

Thanks for your advice. Do you know where I can get another hinge assembly or where I can get that fixed? I look a look at the documentation. The online service manual had a lot more information than what I saw in the .pdf version. However, it looks like replacing a hinge assembly isn't an easy thing to do.

ejn63 · Answer

Hinges: www.parts-people.com www.impactcomputers.com Dell Spare Parts 1-800-449-3355 ext 7269937 If you don't want to replace them yourself, most computer shops should be able to do the job for an hour's labor charge.

kai0227 · Answer

Thanks a lot, ejn63. You've been a tremendous help. I just have one last question.

It seems like a lot of computer places are hesitant about working with notebooks, especially Dells. I went to Best Buy yesterday and that told me they can't even touch them. Any idea why places don't like working with Dell notebooks? I'm just asking because I'm wondering if it will be difficult to find a place that will work on my laptop if I can't do it myself.

Thanks again.

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