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Laptop Hinge Hack

Step 8Re-assemble screw/slider

Re-assemble screw/slider

Once the slider is fixed to the lid, reassemble the "thumb" screw and lockback (a metal washer would work too) Use the thumb screw to loosen or tighten as needed for positions.
Notice the luxurious brassness? That's high class.

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4 comments

Mar 10, 2011. 12:32 PMcoffeeShop says:

wow .... your idea is original !

Mar 21, 2010. 8:44 AMAchan20 says:

looks really cool. it looks kind of steampunk-ish. you should do the wooden laptop mod along with that hinge. that would look uber cool

May 27, 2009. 9:13 PMmjshark says:

"Notice the luxurious brassness? That's high class."

LOL!

May 30, 2009. 5:56 AM

xrobevansx (author) says:

well....it is!

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