Comments on: How to fix display hinge in Dell Inspiron E1705

By: Rick

Rick — Tue, 27 Oct 2015 00:55:59 +0000

Where does one purchase the rubber screw hole covers for the display bezel?

By: Ernie

Ernie — Wed, 30 Sep 2015 00:52:22 +0000

Fixed the hinge OK but now the display is broke

By: Am

Am — Sat, 18 Aug 2012 16:26:07 +0000

Worked like a charm, thank you so much, I thought the hinge was broken and it was just a simple screw. You saved me a ton of money having to not send it out for repair. I have a Inspiron E1705. Thanks!!

By: Anna W

Anna W — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 19:45:40 +0000

Thanks you saved me buying a new laptop as was ready to ditch this one! But realised how easy this was to fix and is now as good as new!!

By: Alex

Alex — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 17:10:16 +0000

Hi,

I encountered the same problem with my DELL E1705 and purchased some replacement hinges. However I’m having a problem attaching them as both the hinges are in a “locked” position and I can’t seem to “unlock” them. This is what lead to my problem with the hinges in the first place. The left hinge became “locked”, under the bezel, causing the bezel to start to crack as I moved the screen back and forth and the right bezel just cracked.

Also when the original left hinge locked up, a screw ended up breaking off in the left Display cover hole (the same one indicated in picture 4).

Any ideas on how I can fix these problems?

Thanks.

By: IML Tech

IML Tech — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 22:30:17 +0000

In reply to elizabeth. elizabeth, It's possible your original hinge is not damaged but loose. Here's what you can try: 1. Remove the keyboard cover as it shown on the 6th picture. 2. Check screws securing the hinge. Screws shown on the 7th picture. I think your screws are missing and you can fix the hinge if you install them back.

By: elizabeth

elizabeth — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 03:41:56 +0000

hi i am trying to fix my daughters dell inspiron and bought new hinges. it might not be hinges. the right hinge keeps popping cover up and will not work properly any suggestions.? help mother trying to save daughters computer. and thank you for all your articles, they are great.

By: Brett

Brett — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:20:52 +0000

Just wanted to say a thanks here! Recently the left side screen hinge on my e1705 broke, almost wanted to just say heck with it and get a new computer as its 4 years or so old anyways. But thanks to this i realized its a fairly easy fix and way cheaper to stick with what i got.

By: JR

JR — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 19:24:03 +0000

Thanks so much for this! Saved a ton of headaches!!

By: brad

brad — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 17:59:10 +0000

thanks for the writeup!! i used it along with others on the E1705 to perform a few repairs.