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and the replacement cracked. Same hinge. We took it to a shop, a different shop, and it took him awhile, but he got it done. I have another Dell laptop, older, and that might have been the one we had the hinge repaired.

I don't really need the Dell I took apart, but I wanted the files and pictures really bad. Usually when I know I'm replacing a laptop, I get prepared. But this was a surprise.

While I took it apart, and this is the first time I tried anything like this, I thought that if I didn't repair or replace anything, I might be able to get it back together. That by itself would be an accomplishment

I am going to bookmark your comments. You have offered so much advice, and encouragement. I really appreciate that you took the time