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04-20-2017 07:24 PM
Hello, How are you. I have been experiencing this problem for a couple months now whenever I open my laptop there is a loud squeaking noise i am guessing from the hinges. My warranty for this laptop just expired in December for one year. What do you recommond my best option to be
04-21-2017 10:43 AM
> there is a loud squeaking noise i am guessing from the hinges ...
Obviously, the hinges need to provide some "friction" to keep it open at the angle that you have chosen.
If you were to "lubricate" the hinges, then there may be insufficient friction to keep it stable.
At the moment, you seem to have too much friction, so that the hinge "grabs" when it is worked, and produces the noise.
A qualified computer technician may be able to lubricate, but not over-lubricate, the hinges.