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by rezrider

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Hello everyone I have a compaq presario model 1200 Notebook and my screen is now very loose it either closes on me while I'm working on it or it is all the way open. It does not adjust anymore does anyone know how to tighten it. Thanks

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by bldsm

The best solution is take it to the manufacturers service agent and get them to fix it. Anything you do will just make it worse - take it from me who suffered this fate. They just replaced the screen and case for me at no cost. Don't play even out of warranty.

by rezrider

Thank you very much for your response. Not really what I wanted to hear but you and another response helped me realize that it is a pain in the butt. Thanks

by grandhighdruid

I agree with the above answer. As one who has worked on Compaq stuff for quite a while, it is better to let the pros handle stuff like that, as there can be some rather nasty surprises if you go digging around the screens of some of these. I have seen things like aluminum foil grounds, half hidden straps and such. Having said all this, the ONLY way to POSSIBLY secure this is one of two ways. 1)Find a SLIGHTLY larger plastic screw (if that's the kind it uses), or 2) to superglue it into place. I don't recommend the second one, though, as 1)once it's set, it's set, and 2)it may not hold. The best bet it to get an estimate from and certified repair shop, as most likely the part will not cost that much and if they mess it up, they'll have to fix it!! Hope this helps!!

by rezrider

As I said in the first response you guys helped me realize that it is more than I thought it would be. I repair desktops I don't get to involved in laptops in my business but this is my personal laptop and I need a new one anyway so now I'm going to tear into it. Thanks guys

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