Right hand hinge broken

yes,rust collapsed the hinge section,due to leaking windscreen

go www.dell.com give your service tag, model and download your instr. manula and service manual , parts and fix it.

God bless you

You can buy hinges on ebay at:

http://www.ebay.com

Just type your computer make and model in the search followed by lcd hinges.

If the hinges are broken where the lcd screen connects to the base of the laptop then you will have to remove the screws from the bottom of the laptop and remove the strip that is at the top of the keyboard to get to them.

If the hinges on the side of the lcd frame is broken then you will have to remove the plastic strip that is around the lcd screen. Remove the plastic or rubber bumpers on the plastic strip then you will see screws to remove to remove the plastic strip. Then you will see hinges and screws on the side of the lcd screen that you can remove. Once you have them removed you can lean the lcd lid forward so that it drops in your hand. Don't let it drop on the keyboard, just into your hand and not too far because there is a cable on the back of the lcd that you don't want to damage. The cable can be taken loose from from the lcd at the back near the top if you like. Sometimes there might be a piece of tape securing it. If the lcd screen does not come out then there are screws on the 4 corners that is securing it and the hinges.

hi.

the only time i have known these hinge pins break is when they seize solid in the hinge due to corrosion.
even if you can get just the pin, the corrosion would normally still be in the hinge, and will eventually cause problems with the new pin.

i would just change the whole hinge, you know that there will be no further problems from that hinge.

This is because if someone remove the laptop parts and put it back together wrong. or LCD hand broken inside LCD cover, Or broken screw, might not support the hinge from mainboard area. Do Not band more, you will demage MB section. may break the LCD or will creat short.
In this condition try a techguy.

jmc

I had this problem. I reversed the decorative plastic strips, both ends of the strip have hinge pin holes, so the doors can open left or right. I put the TOP decorative plastic strip on the bottom and BOTTOM on top.

Try partsdirect.com they have one of the best parts resources available. you will need your complete model number off of the inside of the unit it is located either on the eiling or right hand wall of the refrig section. thx Peyton

Yes you can do this but it is safe to take the phone to a mobile repair shop and have them repair it for you.

I had the same problem, they are very easy to fix, I did a search earliar and found some on the link below.

http://www.pchub.com/uph/laptop/291-29919-6327/Compaq-Presario-V4000-Series-Hinge.html

You do not need to dismantle to base, you have some star screws under the battary and one either side that loosens the small panel near the screen (where the power button is). The screen cover has screws under the plastic covers then just unclips, be gentle. after that it is self evident

To answer Meyerson's questions:
My symptoms did not include papers jamming in the ADF -- in fact, the ADF didn't work at all due to the broken left hinge.  :(  Also, I don't recall having any unusual problems with the ADF jamming frequently before the hinge broke to the point where the ADF didn't work at all.  
I obtained the replacement ADF left hinge assembly by searching online for a parts dealer.  I believe I ended up ordering the part from Precision Roller. 
I hope this helps,
-Barb