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The tag 'loose contact' on WindowsForum.com covers hardware issues where physical movement or pressure affects display behavior. In a Lenovo Ideapad Z570 laptop, a loose hinge and screen blanking when the lid is moved suggest a loose contact in the display cable or connector. Users discuss troubleshooting such problems, noting that the issue may be related to the hinge position affecting the connection. The discussion focuses on whether the problem is a loose contact that can be repaired without soldering or a failing screen. This tag is relevant for users experiencing intermittent display issues tied to physical movement of a laptop lid or hinge.
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    Windows 7 Screen on/with lid movement

    My wife's laptop is a Lenovo ideapad z570. She uses it primarily as a desktop because the lid hinge is loose. So she just props the lid against some books and is quite content. Hates switching computers. But recently it developed another problem. The screen blanks out in certain positions of...
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    • desktop display fix graphics hardware hinge ideapad issues laptop laptop issues lenovo lid loose contact maintenance repair screen soldering tech support troubleshooting user experience
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    • Forum: Windows Hardware
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