In this article, we will explain where you can buy the hinge pin and how to replace the hinge pin with photos in an easy-to-understand manner.
You can fix a loose hinge by replacing the hinge pin!
Try to replace the hinge pin while looking at this article!
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What is the hinge pin ?
For those who don’t know much about Zippo, the hinge that connects the lid of the Zippo’s outer case to the main body is called a hinge.
And this hinge is connected by one pin so that it can move smoothly.
This pin is called a hinge pin.
The hinge pin wears down with repeated opening and closing of the Zippo, causing the lid to not close properly or wobble.
It is one of the parts that you want to replace and maintain regularly because it is a part that wears out considerably and is fragile.
Where to Buy Zippo Hinge Pins
You can buy Zippo hinge pins here.
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▼ Hinge pin ▼
▼ Hinge pin, Wick，Cotton Wadding & Felt Pad ▼
How to Replace a Zippo Hinge Pin
What to prepare
| Zippo |
|---|
| Hinge pin for replacement |
| Pliers |
| Mallet |
| 1.2 mm flathead screwdriver |
The hole in the hinge is about 1.2 mm in diameter, so you can use a smaller screwdriver instead.
A mallet is better than a hammer to avoid damaging the case.
Replacement procedure
・First, remove the inside unit (insert) from the case.
・Open the lid of the empty case 90 degrees and place it.
・Put a 1.2 mm flathead screwdriver into the hinge hole. The diameter of the hole is 1.2 mm, so a 1.2 mm screwdriver is just right.
・Gently hit the handle side of the screwdriver with a wooden mallet to pull out the pin.
At this time, let’s pull out the pin little by little with the minimum force to hit the pin.
If you hit it with a strong force, the hinge will bend, break or break.
・It is enough if the pin comes out like this.
・Then close the lid, grab the pin with pliers and pull it straight out while twisting it.
・When the pin comes out, the lid separates into the top and bottom. This completes the work of pulling out the pin.
The next step is to insert a new pin.
It’s difficult to put the two lids together and put the pin in, so I’ll show you how to put the pin in.
Lightly insert a pin only in the outer hole of the top lid as shown in the image below.
This allows the pin to stand on its own, so you don’t have to hold it down!
This can easily be inserted by grabbing the pin with pliers and squeezing it straight into the hole. (Be careful not to prick too much. Poke the first part only into the outer hole.)
・Once the pin has been inserted into the outer hole, the case fits snugly and firmly.
・Gently tap the pin in a straight line with a wooden mallet to push it in little by little.
At this time, hit the pin little by little with the minimum force that the pin can be inserted.
If you hit it with a strong force, the hinge will bend, break or break.
Also, hit only the pins to avoid damaging the case.
・Once the pin is inserted to some extent, use a flathead screwdriver to adjust the degree of entry on the left and right.
・Finally put the inside unit back and you’re done!
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