Right Hinge loose - Self Repair?

Hello All!
So I've just noticed that the hinge on the Right side of my display is loose - by that I mean the left side is solid, and the right side of the display can be moved "up and down" at the level of the hinge.
It's not that that bothers me... it's the fact that it makes a "clicking noise" if i move the computer on my lap (oh... I dare use it on my lap)... Like to pick it up or to reposition it.
What it seems like is a loose hinge screw ( there are T6 screws under there below the topcase) that could be loose.
Any of you guys "self repair" this issue? Seems as simple as removing the top case and tightening that screw.
Please feel free to chime in whether you think I should give it a shot, or let the pros handle this seemingly simple technical issue.
But if I wait to go to an apple store, I'm going to ask for a new display as it is... I'm noticing a few more dead/stuck pixels... just to make the entire repair worth my time.
Thanks in advance for the suggestions.

I had a problem with a very early titanium powerbook, the small hinge pins under the plastic cover need to be carefully removed just, do one side at a time. You might find that once you have removed the screws holding one side of the hinge that you cannot move it (seized)Gently grip the plate holding the hinge pin with a suitable pair of pliers and tease it apart. one drop of a light machine oil and replace.don't tighten the screws holding the plate to tight as the head will come of.Also do the same to the other side. The pin had got so stiff that there was movement of the keyboard edge which had cracked and if left in this state much longer would have cracked the circuit board to which it is also screwed through. Hope while looking at your computer that this makes sence. Dave
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