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August 24th, 2021 22:00

Dell Vostro 5480 broken hinge

I have a dell vostro 5480 ( a touchscreen one) and one of the hinge are split horizontally and it strating split a border of the screen a bit, I've tried to visit my local repair shop but all of them said that because it is a touch screen model so they cannot done any repair without broken the screen itself and the only solution are to replace the whole screen panel and it will come with a new hinge. Does this the only way that can be done? I can lose the touchscreen option if that is going to save my screen rather than replace it whole. By the way, the machine warranty had ended for a long time ago.
  • U2CAMEB4ME

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    Posted August 25th, 2021 03:00

    Welcome to the Dell Community @Pond511 

    Could you take a picture of the damage and post it.

    The panel can be replaced but there could be more damage than just that.

    https://www.parts-people.com/index.php?action=category&id=145&subid=741&refine=lcd+screen

    Best regards,

    U2

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    Posted August 25th, 2021 05:00

    @U2CAMEB4ME This is the picture of the broken part, it isn't completely came off just have a big gap and when the screen fold and unfold it widen a bit.

    Thanks a lot  

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    Posted August 25th, 2021 05:00

  • U2CAMEB4ME

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    Posted August 25th, 2021 06:00

    @Pond511 

    If it is not separating at the base and only the LCD lid.

    Then you may only need to replace this.

    https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_nkw=0DC02Y&_sacat=0&_sop=15

    Regards,

    U2

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    Posted August 25th, 2021 07:00

    @U2CAMEB4ME So what did you said is that if the base wasn't split then I only need to replace the back panel part, I will look further more to it

    Thanks a lot. 

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    Posted August 25th, 2021 07:00

    @Pond511 

    Yes if the base has not begun to split then you may only need the lid.

    This is what to look for.

    Gnarled nut.PNG

    This is not your model, just a representative.

    If the base screws are all intact then the lid will just need to be replaced.

    While your in there checking tighten down any screws that are loose.

    https://www.dell.com/support/manuals/en-us/vostro-14-5480-laptop/vos14-5480om/working-on-your-computer?guid=guid-9ccd6d90-c1d1-427f-9e77-d4f83f3ad2b6&lang=en-us

    Regards,

    U2

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    Posted August 25th, 2021 07:00

    Thanks for the advice and the instructions link, I will look for any loose screws and other damage as well. I'm a newbie at removing a PC so what did I have to remove to get access to that area? 

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    Posted August 25th, 2021 08:00

    @Pond511 

    Look in the manual for "Remove the Base Cover"

    Removing the base cover should give you access to the Base Hinge Screws.

    Check for any damage or loose screws.

    Regards,

    U2

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    Posted August 26th, 2021 21:00

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    @U2CAMEB4ME upon my removal I found only the hinge was broken, the other parts still intact and all the screw are tight. 

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    Posted August 26th, 2021 21:00

    Is this it?Is this it?

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    Is this what I have to look for?