Hinge grind

[HeyCori]

A few days in and I'm already starting to notice a grind when opening/closing the device. And maybe I'm crazy, but the hinge actually feels stiffer since I got it. I can't tell if it's an actual problem because it only happens when I quickly open the device, and it feels fine when I open it slowly. I see others across the internet have reported the same issue. Has anyone else noticed this? I'm going to have to monitor this to see if it gets worse.

 

[TechFreak1]

Don't suppose you tried some WD-40?

Joking aside, that doesn't sound good.... :grincry:

Hopefully, it doesn't get any worse.

 

[MarineDawg]

My hinge is operating the same as day one with exception to the damage done when I *shudder* dropped the device. I would suggest some forced air to dislodge a small granular of whatever might be in there.

 

[HeyCori]

Decided to play it safe and send the Duo in for repairs. I guess it's back to my Unihertz Titan. :devil:

 

[HeyCori]

Got it back. Working "fine" although from what I've read the grind is going to come back. Still debating if I want to put the bumpers back on. It only took a week but wow I didn't realize how much I would miss it. A single screen just felt... slower. I didn't realize how quickly I adjusted to using apps side-by-side until it was taken from me. Honestly, given the fire sale prices, I'm tempted to buy a backup Duo. And as a tech nerd that likes weird phones, I take a little joy in knowing that I'm one of the veeeeeery few people that have a folding phone. Yes, Samsung has a foldable, but given the price, it's certainly not selling in tremendous numbers yet. And as a whole, folding devices aren't flying off the shelves. So, for the time being, it's nerdy cool being unique.

 

[HeyCori]

Annnnnnnd now my left screen is dead. :evil:

Man, I am just not having any luck with the Duo. The screen just flashes white with black bars across it. Whelp, back it goes.

 

[HeyCori]

I lubed the hinge. Yup, I finally got so fed up with the hinge grind that I'd decided to trade in my Duo to Best Buy for a quick $400 bucks. I was pricing out stuff to buy and couldn't find anything I wanted more than a Duo, so before I threw in the towel, I decided to go for the Hail Mary and lube the hinge.

All I had was the lube that came with my hair clippers. Maybe that's not the lube the experts would recommend, but at that point, I was too frustrated with the grind to even care. On each side, I dripped a few drops into the top and bottom of the hinge; making sure not to tilt the device to keep lube from spreading everywhere. Then I repeatedly folded the screens to further coat the gears.

It worked. :shocked:

Granted, it isn't as smooth as when I first unboxed it. Still, I can barely notice whatever grind is left. I don't know if there will be any long term affects (especially if I have to do this again in a few months). But for now, a little bit of lube was much cheaper than buying a Duo 2.