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Samsung NP-QX411L Hinges Replacement

Introduction

If your computer gets stuck or does not open/close smoothly, it may help to replace the hinges using this guide. The optical drive and hard drive must be removed first.

What you need

  1. Samsung NP-QX411L Hinges Replacement, Optical Drive: step 1, image 1 of 2 Samsung NP-QX411L Hinges Replacement, Optical Drive: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Flip the laptop over.

    • Remove the 6 mm screw with the Phillips #000 screwdriver.

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  2. Samsung NP-QX411L Hinges Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Slide out the optical drive to remove it.

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  3. Samsung NP-QX411L Hinges Replacement, Hard Drive: step 3, image 1 of 2 Samsung NP-QX411L Hinges Replacement, Hard Drive: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Put on the anti-static wristband and connect the attached alligator clip to a metal object. This will prevent you from shocking the motherboard.

    • Flip the laptop.

    • Use the Phillips #000 screwdriver to unscrew the 6 mm screw from the square panel.

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    • Gently wedge the spudger under the square panel.

    • Run the spudger under the edges of the square panel to loosen it.

    • Remove the panel.

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  5. Samsung NP-QX411L Hinges Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the hard drive slowly because it is still connected to a wire.

    • Pull up on the rubber flap or use the spudger to lift the hard drive.

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  6. Samsung NP-QX411L Hinges Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the hard drive by gently pulling the power connector at the base of the wire off. You can do this by pulling the connector away from the hard drive.

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  8. Samsung NP-QX411L Hinges Replacement, Hinges: step 7, image 1 of 2 Samsung NP-QX411L Hinges Replacement, Hinges: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • Disconnect the wire from the motherboard by pulling up and away from the laptop.

    • Remove the 6 mm screw with the Phillips #000 screwdriver.

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    • Remove the top two rubber stoppers using precision tweezers.

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  10. Samsung NP-QX411L Hinges Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Unscrew nine 6 mm screws on the cover using a Phillips #000 screwdriver.

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    • Wedge the spudger under the cover to gently pry it up.

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    • Disconnect the wire by carefully using the plastic opening tool to pry the connector away from the motherboard.

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    • Use precision tweezers to pop the antenna wires off of the WiFi card.

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    • Open the laptop slightly.

    • Holding the laptop open, remove three 4 mm screws from each hinge (6 total) using a Phillips #000 screwdriver.

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  15. Samsung NP-QX411L Hinges Replacement: step 14, image 1 of 1

    • Hold hinges in place with your thumb and slide the laptop away from the screen.

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    • Remove the 4 rubber stoppers with the precision tweezers.

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    • Remove the four 4 mm screws with a Phillips #000 screwdriver.

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    • The metal spudger could scratch the screen.

    • Wedge the metal spudger underneath the cover and run it along the edges. Gently pry the cover up.

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  19. Samsung NP-QX411L Hinges Replacement: step 18, image 1 of 2 Samsung NP-QX411L Hinges Replacement: step 18, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the three 4 mm screws on each hinge with a Phillips #000 screwdriver. There should be a total of 6 screws to remove.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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