MSI Katana GF66 laptop hinges problem fix and full maintenance

A typical problem for MSI laptops is weak hinges, many budget gaming models of MSI have this problem, especially if these are 17-inch models. Other manufacturers also have similar problems in pursuit of the subtlety of the display frames and the laptops themselves. However, their durability suffers, and programmed aging also plays a role. In this video, I will show you how to fix this with the help of improvised means (superglue and soda), and will also perform a service of the laptop.

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0:00 MSI Katana PA 66 laptop with damaged hinges, although the laptop itself remains functional
0:12 Check the functionality and turn it off
0:30 Starting disassembly MSI Katana GF66, you need to try not to tear off the cable, otherwise the motherboard may fail when the battery is connected
0:45 Unwinding the case
1:17 Open the case with a plastic pick so as not to damage it
1:30 Lift the lid and first of all turn off the battery, this is important!
1:45 Now we can turn off the display cable, if this is done with the battery turned on, then the motherboard is likely to fail
2:00 Dismantling the cooling system
2:35 The old thermal paste has already dried, we will replace it after we deal with the hinges
2:47 Peel off the cable and unscrew the hinge
3:01 To remove the second one, we need to move the motherboard(
3:29 Unscrew the second hinge
3:45 Carefully unbend the hinges and remove it
3:58 Remove the display frame, it is glued with double-sided tape
5:02 Protect the display with paper so as not to stain it with glue
5:21 Seal the sleeve onto the whole "nut” seats
6:07 lubricate for hinges
6:27 Degrease the hinges before gluing them to the lid, for better reliability
6:44 Fill everything with glue, put a hinge on top and fix it with 2 screws
7:15 Pour a layer of soda into the two remaining holes and pour a layer of glue on top and so on several times. Superglue with soda enters into a chemical reaction and a strong composition is obtained that instantly hardens, but it is better to wait a day before using.
8:01 If you want maximum reliability, you can pour glue around the edges, since there are no slots on the frame that fit there
8:09 Repeat the procedure with the second hinge
9:28 Glue the frame onto a 2-sided 3m adhesive tape
10:15 Glue the plastic where the latches are broken and fix it with a paint tape
10:46 Putting everything back together
12:00 Washing off the old thermal paste with isopropyl alcohol
12:40 Turn on the fans and clean them off-screen from dust
16:12 Test for opening like a Macbook

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