Door stiles the wooden side frames inside the door aren t very deep which is part of the reason hinges become loose over time.
Hinge holes stripped on hallow door.
This method puts the top of the dowel flush with the surface of the hinge mortise.
The wrong way is a temporary fix not cool.
Particle board is used in hollow core doors and its holding ability is limited too.
Then reposition the hinge leaf and bore 1 8 inch diameter pilot holes.
Wait at least an hour.
Fix it the right way not the wrong way.
Most are only 1 3 8 in width.
Bore out and plug each of the remaining stripped screw holes the same way.
Spread carpenter s glue onto a 3 8 inch diameter x 1 inch long wood dowel and tap it into the hole until it s flush with the jamb.
Unscrew the loose screws and remove the hinge from on top of the stripped holes.
Screw the hinge back into place after the glue is dry.