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@hydrive1902 - Thanks, and I was happy to help. <br />
... Thinkpads_User
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@hydrive1902 - Thanks, and I was happy to help.
... Thinkpads_User

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Hi I have a DV9800 series laptop and today I went to close the screen and the hinge broke on the right side. I was going to order a new right side hinge and I was looking on ebay, and noticed I can buy a new set of right and left aftermarket hinges for $5. So I was wondering if anyone ever used aftermarket hinges, and if they are durable or not? <br />
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Or would it be worth buying OEM hinges?
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Hi I have a DV9800 series laptop and today I went to close the screen and the hinge broke on the right side. I was going to order a new right side hinge and I was looking on ebay, and noticed I can buy a new set of right and left aftermarket hinges for $5. So I was wondering if anyone ever used aftermarket hinges, and if they are durable or not? 

Or would it be worth buying OEM hinges?

question about laptop hinge (dv9000) OEM hinge vs Aftermarket hinge

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