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Hinge Clicking Noise on Closing and Opening - SamWilts - 04-24-2020
Hi All,
Seem to have a noise coming from the right hinge when opening and closing? Anyone experianced this and what was outcome/solution?
Thanks
RE: Hinge Clicking Noise on Closing and Opening - mtlemmonrunner - 04-28-2020
(04-24-2020, 04:59 AM)SamWilts Wrote: Hi All,
Seem to have a noise coming from the right hinge when opening and closing? Anyone experianced this and what was outcome/solution?
Thanks
I got rid of most of my noises by removing the bottom panel for eMMC reflash via USB. When I put the bottom back on I snugged up the screws a bit more then the factory did at assembly some were lose when removing them in the first place. I want to try silicone grease to the hinges but as you might have noticed the hinges have a very small area to reach might try a toothpick or piece of paper to reach them.
RE: Hinge Clicking Noise on Closing and Opening - SamWilts - 05-17-2020
Thanks for reply. Sorry mine is late.
Im intending to strip the back off and check whats going on, Had a few clicks when closing but not all the time. something is not right in there.
Other than that its been in perfect use.
RE: Hinge Clicking Noise on Closing and Opening - vfr400racer - 05-18-2020
(05-17-2020, 04:42 PM)SamWilts Wrote: Thanks for reply. Sorry mine is late.
Im intending to strip the back off and check whats going on, Had a few clicks when closing but not all the time. something is not right in there.
Other than that its been in perfect use.
I managed to rip out the display panel from the balm case. Definitely check the hinges. I modified the hinges. I described the process here:
https://forum.pine64.org/showthread.php?tid=9658&page=3&highlight=structural
It's the last post on this page (for now).
I would also suggest to reinforce the area where the hinges are bolted to the balm case. Someone posted a description on how to do this.
RE: Hinge Clicking Noise on Closing and Opening - diodelass - 05-28-2020
I've had this problem on my unit, and it seems to have been more or less completely solved by using a syringe to insert a very small drop of sewing machine oil into the hinge. it took a few days to work its way into the problem area, but my hinge is now pop-free.
Do be careful about getting oil on the ABS surfaces of the device, though, because it might damage them.
RE: Hinge Clicking Noise on Closing and Opening - SamWilts - 05-28-2020
(05-28-2020, 10:12 AM)diodelass Wrote: I've had this problem on my unit, and it seems to have been more or less completely solved by using a syringe to insert a very small drop of sewing machine oil into the hinge. it took a few days to work its way into the problem area, but my hinge is now pop-free.
Do be careful about getting oil on the ABS surfaces of the device, though, because it might damage them.
Hi diodelass,
I think thats going to be the route i go. Its not done in for a week or so but im going to strip it down when my M.2 adaptor comes and lube everything up. I've got some oil here i use on photocopiers which should handle everything fine as it doesn't run.
Thanks for your reply.