ᐅ Old aluminum front door – hinge is loose

Hello everyone,
I have a question about an old front door. The top hinge is loose, and I want to repair it. As you can see in the pictures, my predecessors have already applied some force here.
Can anyone tell me how to remove the hinge without damaging it?
Thank you very much in advance for your help.
Best regards,
Ingo

Hi,

if I’m understanding this correctly (it was like this with our old patio door), you can carefully tap the front plate up or down to remove it (using wooden blocks as a support). Behind it are the screws that connect the hinge to the door (or the frame). These screws should then be tightened firmly and secured with something like threadlocker or adhesive.

If the screws no longer hold, remove them, insert a new larger threaded insert, and get matching screws. Usually, these are machine screws with countersunk heads. Good grip is achieved with Torx or hex drive screws.

Thanks for the tip, I will try that first thing on Monday and take the door off as well. I can move the top hinge a little up and down. But that’s the limit. Maybe the screws are already loosened and the cap is countersunk, causing the heads to jam.
I’ll get back to you as soon as I know more.
Best regards
Ingo