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That 'unbreakable' laptop hinge fix that lasted 4 hours on a job site
Had a client's ancient Dell refuse to stay shut, and I was 30 miles from any repair shop. Used a hose clamp and a zip tie to hold the lid together, then taped over it with electrical tape for looks. It worked long enough for them to back up their files, which is honestly all they needed. Has anyone else jury-rigged a laptop with random hardware store junk?
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avery_walker302mo ago
Heard a guy on a podcast talk about fixing a work laptop with a wad of chewing gum and a paperclip once. Said it held for a whole week until the replacement came in. Honestly, your hose clamp trick sounds way stronger than that. I mean, if it gets the data off and the client ain't screaming, that's a win in my book. Sometimes the janky fix is the best fix, especially when you're out in the middle of nowhere.
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