#Hinge/Clamp question

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wary bison
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Hey. I did a SP mod a couple of days ago.
My hinges dont have e the clamp feel when i close the SP. Is this because of damaged hinges? Or have i mounted them wrong?
Could it be fixed?
I followed a guide of Jake Simmons.

One of the hinges got a bit damaged. 1 of the 4 small clips broke off, but it works.

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median summit
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likely just not aligned right. when both pins are correct, it snaps shut on its own.

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does it click and hold in place when opened?

wary bison
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Yes, it clicks in the other end and stays open. So it's just when i am closing it, that i cant feel the clamp at the bottom

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I had to rotate one of the hinges a bit to get it out from the old SP, so that could be the problem. Or; the guide i followed inserted the hinges in closed position, and opened it halvway to let then pop in position, is that the right method?

modest edge
wary bison
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I must have done something wrong when i tried to get out the hinge then. Is it easy to fix? Maybe easiest to buy a set of hinges and make the switch?

dusk plank
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Why buy something you already have? Remove the hinges and then install them correctly.

modest edge
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ye, maybe review the instructions again, then try your luck again, make sure you good the two sides not mixed up (but I don't personally know if that even matters.) It's likely it'll fall into place right that time.

wary bison
wary bison
runic shard
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Not these ones in particular but same kind, what's your question ?

wary bison
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If a tool like this would work well, or if it is better to just use a screwdriver

modest edge
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In my limited experience, I've liked using a wooden (bamboo, one-use) chopstick to bend in the tabs, just so to be extra gentle.
... But then I didn't bother making a thinner tool to push the whole hinges out with (in between the tabs), still just used my tri point screwdriver for that last part.

runic shard
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When someone creates a tool for a job, it usually means it is better than a pointy stick 😄
Yes it's better than a screwdriver : it won't scratch the shell, and it will push the tabs inward

median summit
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I have four of those 3d printed hinge tools, they work pretty good.

wary bison
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I will try to make those and test them then🥳

wary bison
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Yes, i wanted silver shell, but it is difficult to get those in good quality. I bought the best quality shell Zedlabs could recommend

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I am considering now to get another shell in really good quality and do a new mod later on. I also did a mod earlier with a Kyogre shell from hispeedido, and i think that one had better quality.

wary bison
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Think that has to be the issue then. Couldnt find any Silver shell from Hispeedido ord ExtremeRate, at least when i checked last time

wary bison
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Could be tempted to do a new mod later then🤣 Worked perfectly with my Kyogre Hispeedido shell. Silver shell is very nostalgic to me, since i had that in my childhood.

remote plaza
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$30 for a full kit isnt that bad tbf

wary bison
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I have picked up my other modded sp that i gave to my father, wich has hispeedido shell, and the quality on that shell is much better in my opinion. So i think that concludes it. Bought my silver shell from zedlabs