How do I attach hinges to a media console?

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I have an old media console with a door that used be attached via a sliding mechanism that I'd like to replace with hinges. I'd like for the door to open just like you'd open a cabinet.
I'm trying to think through which hinges to buy and where exactly to attach them to make sure everything is aligned.

I found some old Ikea cabinet hinges lying around, my guess is that I have a carve out a huge piece of the media console to install them, but perhaps I'm wrong. I don't mind at all buying new hinges for this project, but found these so figured I'd ask.

Many thanks for the tips / advice!

manassehkatz-Moving 2 Codidact · Answer

Provided the frame is thick enough to hold the hinges, the tool of choice is usually a Forstner bit:

You don't need a whole set - if you know exactly what you need, you can just get one size.
There are also plenty of hinges that simply use screws and don't require a big hole. Depending on the specifics, that may be better.

How do I attach hinges to a media console?

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