Fun fact everyone here has a fucked up laptop 😂

Even opening from the center will still break it, sooner or later. It's the failure of both mechanical design and choice of materials in pursuit of lightness and slimness.

Thank you for the lesson on how to open a laptop, no one tells you these things when you buy them. Maybe the manufacturer needs to put a sticker on it. I am pretty sure I open mine from the center, but I will be more diligent about it now. Thank you

Just had this happen to me with my Dell 3511 which are notorious for broken hinges. Thanks to Ebay for new parts and KZfaq videos I was able to do the repair myself for about $40 which included new cover, bezel, and hinges. Taking it apart and putting it back together was a lot easier than it looked, (take your time). One of the repair videos I watched suggested adjusting the tension in the hinges to make it a little easier to open and close which should make your repair less likely to need repeating.

It happened to me and I told my parents, fortunately I got scolding a lil and now my brother is helping me to get fixed....

Bro I was so scared when I saw this. I thought I broke my laptop, my mom sure as hell won't buy me another one lol. Thank god its reparable!!

A cracked screen bezel in the corner of the screen was my first experience with opening from the side back in the late 90's. The shop accused me of opening the screen back too far and because of that accusation I never returned to them. A couple of years later I found out about opening from the corners will cause damage. This was at a time when laptop screens were latched closed in the corners so that didn't help with the behaviour. I've told everyone since then open from the centre.

Thanks for sharing this. I also do repairs like that occasionally. Most of the time lenovos, they get brittle after a couple of years. I always make the friction of the hinges a little lesser. That way the stress on the enclosure parts is a bit lesser. I also use abs plastic and AB glue to reinforce the enclosures.

Thats really informative,thank you! Also when he said he only charge whats the material cost, and pay up the "labor fee" himself , i knew he is the real one. He should get paid more!

I prefer the laptops with long center hinges. They seem like a sturdier design not subject to the opening stress of laptops with two flimsy hinges.

Thanks for the post. Just had this on an HP envy 13ba I have had many laptops over the last 30 odd years and this is the first it has happened to me. As you say the plastic degrades over time and on the hp one side failed quite badly. Used a resin to effect a repair but not sure how long that will last. Very disappointing given this weakness will lead to a lot of laptops being destoyed well before what should be their useful lifetimes.

Thank you for the video Sir. My laptop started to fail with the hinge, but I never thought it would be a problem. Now I have a dark-black stain in my lower right corner. It´s not a big deal, but it´s very annoying. Thanks for the advice, now and in the future I will open my laptop from the center. Actually not right now because I can´t close my laptop anymore, the 4 Phillips screws fell down, and the hinge doesn´t move anymore. Actually, my laptop is also a Dell Inspiron 15 5000 Series like that one in the video. Thanks for the video, and thanks for the information. Greetings from Mexico

Just happened with my Dell 3521. I always open it in the middle and it's never left my desk. I bought it just over a year ago. Serious lack of quality control by Dell.

Company should focus more on hinge design

Thank you for this video, very informative. Seems like all these newer laptops unfortunately are having the same issue. A few weeks ago my Galaxy Book 3 360 broke on the right side hinge and popped the screen out. The laaaaaast thing I was expecting, it was only 14 D A Y S old

Who else here put tape on it.

Recently my laptop hinge is broken. But your video give a good idea that how can I fix and how you deal with this problem. Thank you so much sir

My HP envy 13.3 hinge started to crack when opening and closing. It started not long after the warranty ran out! Apparently it's a common issue with the HP range.

This happened on my HP. So I got a new Dell and it happened within months. I am leaving the laptop open now with a dishcloth cover. But I need to know which laptop to get that will not come apart. It's ridiculous.

I think I have probably had to buy five Acer Chromebooks over the last 4 years because the hinges always ALWAYS break,it drives me mad,but I have just bought the Acer Chromebook 315 and the hinge goes all the way across from left to right (kind of what is known as a "Piano Hinge" like the long hinge on a piano keyboard cover) so I pray Acer have had so many complaints about their usual feeble one Inch hinges breaking they have addressed the issue seriously!

Thank you for this video, I was able to open the laptop, the hinge was completely stuck before. I have no money(or intention) to repair it, so I'll just power through and make enough to buy a new one

Always a thought I wanted to tell people 👭 but is good that you just did one now and thanks pap

Most laptops have hinges that have a nut that controls the tension and it is too tight which causes the hinge to break the plastic housing over time . The hinges seem to get stiffer over time and this causes the problem. The laptop makers don't care and try to charge you when you make a warrantee claim. I have repaired my laptop by passing a screw with a nut through the hinge and the cover. My next new laptop I will loosen the nut slightly on both hinges to take away the strain. If you are afraid to do this get a computer repair tech to do it for you.

Thank you for the information 🙏🙏🙏 Was really helpful. Hoping the actual repair won't drain me dry now smh

My Engineer Dad said, 'stress' broke it.

planned obsolescence...

My ASUSTeK Q504UAK hinges are breaking the screen.. Held together with binder clips now.

Hey Dale nice video, it's unfortunate because this happened to me, not from opening but from falling off a shelve, was in laptop bag and when it hit the ground the back left bent the hinge popped bezel. But you know it still works

Just had this happen to me with my Dell laptop.

Thank you for the video! I noticed over time the hinge will gets more heavy. Can you make a video about how to remove the most commom type of hinge and how to open up them, clean them, (maybe take away burrs), oil them to let them work more easily? Found out some hinges are expensive and makes replacing them not worth it. (added to the broken cover/inserts).

Well, HP seems to be a side opener in some service tutorials, so that's what they suggest to us.

Excellent video Dale. My Dell 3521 laptop has the bezel coming loose next to the right hinge, could you possibly tell me if I can just remove the bezel by unsnapping it, or do i need to remove the bottom to see what is going on. hinge is tight just the bezel is out about 16th" It is 9 years old, problem is I really like it and want to to fix it. I am wondering if it could possibly just be a tab on the trim bezel & not the base. The trim bezels are only $15 or so. Thank You

Exactly what's happening to my ACER ASPIRE 5 SLIM. I've had it for 2 years, bought it with my covid check, and just seen that the lid and hinge are bending apart. And I see where the screw that's supposedly glued to the lid is detached from :/ was hoping to find a vid on if you could glue it to extend it's life. Doesnt seem like super glue will be enough. dk what to do use jb weld and never open and close it again unless i have to.

I better be careful with the HP laptop that I bought back in April of 2021. HP 15, AMD Ryzen 3 3250U, 4GB SDRAM, 1TB HDD + 128GB SSD. Screen is awful but is an OK unit for minimal random use. Price was high.

Is there a way to prevent this other than lifting in the middle? Like should I try to open up the laptop and put some super glue where it might come out? Maybe loosen the screw

Why this hinges broke ??? please can any one explain.i'm suffering with this problem and is it affect the laptop working . please can anyone help with the reply 😭🙏😭😭

Wait! They are glued in to the frame? I didn't know that till now.

I've had many laptops over the years and it never fails, the hinges go bad and I end up with a cracked cover and I always told the manufacturer that they need to fix the problem but they never do. I don't think they can come up with a solution.

How long should I expect the repairing process to take? The frame in the lower part of my laptop is almost completely broken now but luckily, the screen is fine

Happens to me every time. A drive fails, battery, something. I take the back cover screws off. Eventually the cheap threaded inserts break. The cover doesn't screw on right. everything gets loose, the hinges fail, and I buy new laptop. If those cheap threaded inserts that held the back cover didn't continue to fail my laptops would never break

Question Which make of laptop do you absolutely hate working with?. Good video

Mines barely 18 months old...

Where are you located and how much is it to fix the hinge on an HP Pavilion laptop?

You make great videos! Thanks.

How to fix this

I have faced this problem with my new laptop.. warranty is applicable or not?

For the amount of money they are charging these laptop companies do be making very substandard products

thank you for showing this!

thnks for share , how to rebuild broke hinge, good idea

my right hinge on my laptop just broke so I cant even close it. Its been like 2 years didn't know I could freaking stress out my laptop lol.

My hp laptop is also like that. it happened 4 yrs ago and today i try to use it and miracleee its working fine even tho the side of the screen is opened.

How much do you charge usually?

im having a a panic attack rn yall

My lenovo hinges just broke, now my screen is cracked 😔

Same thing happened to my msi gs75 stealth laptop an I was opening from sides but the plastic screen part that the metal hinge screws into broke but it's 3 or 4 years old. Think the plastic just failed. WHT can't they make it a thin metal instead of plastic 😢

Does anything like this happen to MacBooks, be it the air or the pro, like in the new ones? or they don't even have the concept of gluing hinges with the top lid? I would like to know.

Bought one on march and yesterday and the left inside corner of the game has comes partially undone. I got a 2 year warranty. Should I send it in?

Literally dealing with this now with a $1200 dell laptop that is only 2 years old…

this is easy fix idk why so much drama about it

Thank you for the information, and my new laptop is in the same situation , just 2 months has passed, My mind is blank , can I ask them for a replacement for the laptop , is that possible.

I need a lid, screen, hinges, & bezel. Where can I get parts? Do the the screen supports come with the screen? TIA

I used some super glue lmao good as new

Can anyone tell how to fix it...

My laptop is less than a year old and this happened to it last night. I have so much school work to do so idk how imma get it done wit a broken laptop💔 and my screen cracked at the bottom

I am using my Lenovo with a broken hinge and the screen area on the left side coming apart....ugh so frustrating

At what time stamp does he state how this happens?! I skipped through but didn't find it. I assume opening from one side because at one point he asked whic way we open laptops.

This happened to my Lenovo after 6 months. 😂 Started hearing some cracking sounds from the left hinge, and after a while the hinge started disintegrating. *sigh*

Great video. I'm angry that a person can spend $1000 or more for a product that's made so flimsily. Hey computer manufacturers, how about offering military quality for a few extra bucks. For my phone, I spent an extra $50 for an Otter Box and screen protector. I consider that worth it. I keep my laptop in a soft protector and put that into a laser cut hardboard box. So almost nothing from the outside is going to break my computer, but this is a problem from the inside. Indeed, my computer has this problem. When I get my computer fixed, I'm going to ask for bolts through the lid. With the nuts, it will stick out the back a little. I'm going to try molding tape made for auto trim and then carbon fiber trim tape for autos covering that. Hopefully, the final result will last and look cool, too.

I've been working with laptops for over 20 yrs and never had this issue before now. Everything's going to shit.

I appreciate you video, know I know what the hell is going on, thank you very much

this happened to me today and it opens a bit down when i open my laptop

There is no Asus brand mentioned here. I've been using my Asus for almost 10 years and never got any hinges issues

is it really inevitable? i opened my laptop main case so that i can upgrade my ram or add one and suddenly the lock which is to connect back the casing (NOT THE SCREWS) broke. not a big issue but it's bothering me too see a few inch open

Sigh. This just happened to my laptop. Managed to get it opened tho & its still working. Ill just never close it again!! Looking at that 2 hinge design in and Im not surprised it breaks. Im no designer etc but shouldnt the whole bottom of it be one big hinge so it spreads the continuous opening and shutting of the laptop out across the entire bottom of the screen? or shouldnt there at least be a third hinge in the centre to help the 2 on the sides?.... Meh, I bet they design these things to break after a few yrs so people have to buy new ones. Anyway good explanation of what happened. Thanks for the upload.

pro like me ???

I’ve fixed alot like that too

I have this but there's a tiny piece of plastic stuck inside, what do I do😢

Do we still use the laptop if the hinge breaks off on one side

Hmm maybe thats the reason my right hinge is loose now on my acer aspire laptop.

my Lenovo laptop cover is just hanging by two wires. Can I cut them and use it as a desktop? The plastic around the hinges is gone

Does anyone know how much do they charge to fix it in rupees

where are you located at? it happened to my laptop too, its a Dell. im very worried its not gonna be fixable. i have a Dell Inspiron 15 3000, do you know anything about them? the Bezel is what broke off

ChatGPT says There is no single laptop computer that can guarantee it will never have a broken hinge problem. However, some laptop computers have been rated highly for their build quality and hinge strength. Some of these include Apple MacBooks, Microsoft Surface devices, Dell XPS laptops, Asus ZenBooks, and Lenovo ThinkPads.

Thanks

Hi that silver middle part of my computer fell out and I want to know what it's called I have a HP laptop and want to know if I can buy a replacement

My 3rd Lenovo has broken. The bottom cover is very cracked on both sides. Sucks.

Hi can u pls show a tut(tutorial)/video on how to fix a broken laptop hinges? since my dads laptop got broken bc of my little sister

I always open from the center, and believe I’m pretty gentle with my computer, but this issue came out of nowhere with no warning for me. Anyone else have that same experience?

how much would it cost to fix it for a chromebook model hp?

It is really a shame that all these manufacturers are trying to master Apples design and can't be better than apple in being more rugged

Hmm: thank you. Very informative; my top is blown on one side of my Acer Thin;

Can anyone tell how much it takes to repair in this situation even though my one is in warrenty period

Are there any models that do last ?

Definitely what im sure is dell is not a good laptop brand. Bought asus, toshiba before never have this hinge problem

the whole point of this video was to say its hard

My laptop is stuck open! Such a nightmare.

Thank you very much for sharing it😭😭

Panasonic Toughbook Buy once, cry once.

Mine is 3 to 4 years old but still brand new... I need to fix it instead or dropping $600 on a new one.

This just happened to my Lenovo and idk what to do😞 anyone know how much to fix?