Introduction
The Dell Inspiron laptop is a 2-in-1 laptop with special hinges to allow a full rotation of the screen to transform it from a laptop to a tablet. If dropped or otherwise damaged, these hinges can fail and render the laptop useless. This guide will walk you through the step by step process of removing the old hinges and replacing them with a replacement set.
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My Dell Inspiron 11-3147 fell on the floor and as a result of the drop, and one of the hinges will not rotalte fully any longer. I cannot close the laptop, neit Iher can I fold it like a tablet. That hinge will only rotate a little in both directions, then it gets stuck. I tried to force it a ittle, but it won't turn/rotate any further. I did not force it too much so that I won't break it. Does it have something inside of it that can cause it to get stuck? Some sort of mechanism?
Is there a way to make it rotate again? Even if it the hinge will no longer be sturdy?
