Dell Inspiron 6400 screen

Kneafsey · 08-20-2009, 10:11 AM

About 3 days ago I was using my laptop when there was a loud pop/cracking noise which came form me adjusting my screen angle because I had moved. I didn't notice until I turned my laptop off and went to put it away 10 minutes after adjusting the angle, that the case around the screen is coming apart. Just to see if any of you can help me I've taken some out of focus pictures.

Open:
http://i26.tinypic.com/2ni1g02.jpg
http://i28.tinypic.com/5n2byw.jpg
http://i32.tinypic.com/2rwstw4.jpg (Not sure how this helps, it just didn't look level to me.

Closed:
http://i28.tinypic.com/343gbjr.jpg
http://i31.tinypic.com/okbomw.jpg
http://i28.tinypic.com/35kjz43.jpg

Video:
http://tinypic.com/r/28iaxcw/3

Thanks for the help

joeten · 08-20-2009, 11:34 AM

hi and welcome to the forum it looks like you put to much pressure on the hinge and popped the casing, you should take it in for repair unless you plan to do it yourself then you need to find the service manual to help you,also you may have bust the hinge

Kneafsey · 08-20-2009, 12:40 PM

I was thinking it was the hinge because when I took the screen off from the main section the hinge just fell out but the other side stayed in place. Seeing as I've never taken a pc or laptop for repair as I do all of them myself would you know how much it may be to get it repaired in a shop?

Thanks again

joeten · 08-21-2009, 09:41 AM

hi sorry i could not say it would be a pure guess as i have no idea of local pricing in your area you may get more info here http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en...ron+6400&meta=

Kneafsey · 08-26-2009, 07:41 AM

I have now opened up the screen to have a look at the hinge. This is what I've found:

http://i29.tinypic.com/14xylnm.jpg
http://i32.tinypic.com/2n00hds.jpg
http://i26.tinypic.com/2ut20xv.jpg
In case you can't tell that's the head of the screw that has broken off.

Compare that to the other side:
http://i25.tinypic.com/dhcyt2.jpg
http://i30.tinypic.com/mkyzpw.jpg

How would I go about removing the screw/the mounting bit ?

Thnaks

Madcatz · 08-26-2009, 07:49 AM

well, you could try getting ahold of screw extractor set. Look like reverse drill bits basically.

But, I have a dell on my bench right now with the same problem, Its also possible to just replace the LCD Back panel (the metal part the LCD is sitting in, which should have those mounts on it) its pretty cheap, was $30 from dell.

Kneafsey · 08-26-2009, 07:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Madcatz

well, you could try getting ahold of screw extractor set. Look like reverse drill bits basically.

But, I have a dell on my bench right now with the same problem, Its also possible to just replace the LCD Back panel (the metal part the LCD is sitting in, which should have those mounts on it) its pretty cheap, was $30 from dell.

Thanks I think there may be a screw extractor kit somewhere around the house. How did you get dell to ship you one because I can't find one in their online store on Dell.co.uk

Thanks again

Madcatz · 08-26-2009, 08:11 AM

you have to talk to them directly, thier support or sales reps should be able to find exactly the part you need and ship it to you. They don't list repair parts on thier website.

Kneafsey · 08-26-2009, 08:45 AM

Okay, fair enough. I think I will probably find a screw extractor kit

08-20-2009, 10:11 AM	#1 (permalink)
Kneafsey Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: England Posts: 7 OS: XP SP2	Dell Inspiron 6400 screen About 3 days ago I was using my laptop when there was a loud pop/cracking noise which came form me adjusting my screen angle because I had moved. I didn't notice until I turned my laptop off and went to put it away 10 minutes after adjusting the angle, that the case around the screen is coming apart. Just to see if any of you can help me I've taken some out of focus pictures. Open: http://i26.tinypic.com/2ni1g02.jpg http://i28.tinypic.com/5n2byw.jpg http://i32.tinypic.com/2rwstw4.jpg (Not sure how this helps, it just didn't look level to me. Closed: http://i28.tinypic.com/343gbjr.jpg http://i31.tinypic.com/okbomw.jpg http://i28.tinypic.com/35kjz43.jpg Video: http://tinypic.com/r/28iaxcw/3 Thanks for the help

08-20-2009, 11:34 AM	#2 (permalink)
joeten Tech Hardware Team Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 3,231 OS: vista	Re: Dell Inspiron 6400 screen hi and welcome to the forum it looks like you put to much pressure on the hinge and popped the casing, you should take it in for repair unless you plan to do it yourself then you need to find the service manual to help you,also you may have bust the hinge __________________

08-20-2009, 12:40 PM	#3 (permalink)
Kneafsey Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: England Posts: 7 OS: XP SP2	Re: Dell Inspiron 6400 screen I was thinking it was the hinge because when I took the screen off from the main section the hinge just fell out but the other side stayed in place. Seeing as I've never taken a pc or laptop for repair as I do all of them myself would you know how much it may be to get it repaired in a shop? Thanks again

08-21-2009, 09:41 AM	#4 (permalink)
joeten Tech Hardware Team Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 3,231 OS: vista	Re: Dell Inspiron 6400 screen hi sorry i could not say it would be a pure guess as i have no idea of local pricing in your area you may get more info here http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en...ron+6400&meta= __________________

08-26-2009, 07:41 AM	#5 (permalink)
Kneafsey Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: England Posts: 7 OS: XP SP2	Re: Dell Inspiron 6400 screen I have now opened up the screen to have a look at the hinge. This is what I've found: http://i29.tinypic.com/14xylnm.jpg http://i32.tinypic.com/2n00hds.jpg http://i26.tinypic.com/2ut20xv.jpg In case you can't tell that's the head of the screw that has broken off. Compare that to the other side: http://i25.tinypic.com/dhcyt2.jpg http://i30.tinypic.com/mkyzpw.jpg How would I go about removing the screw/the mounting bit ? Thnaks Last edited by Kneafsey; 08-26-2009 at 07:43 AM.

08-26-2009, 07:49 AM	#6 (permalink)
Madcatz Tech Hardware Team Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 1,424 OS: XP/7/Server 2008 My System	Re: Dell Inspiron 6400 screen well, you could try getting ahold of screw extractor set. Look like reverse drill bits basically. But, I have a dell on my bench right now with the same problem, Its also possible to just replace the LCD Back panel (the metal part the LCD is sitting in, which should have those mounts on it) its pretty cheap, was $30 from dell. __________________ memtest86+ \| Hard Drive Diags \| Speed Fan \| Unknown Device Identifier

08-26-2009, 08:11 AM	#8 (permalink)
Madcatz Tech Hardware Team Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 1,424 OS: XP/7/Server 2008 My System	Re: Dell Inspiron 6400 screen you have to talk to them directly, thier support or sales reps should be able to find exactly the part you need and ship it to you. They don't list repair parts on thier website. __________________ memtest86+ \| Hard Drive Diags \| Speed Fan \| Unknown Device Identifier

08-26-2009, 08:45 AM	#9 (permalink)
Kneafsey Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: England Posts: 7 OS: XP SP2	Re: Dell Inspiron 6400 screen Okay, fair enough. I think I will probably find a screw extractor kit