Laptop hinges carry the full weight of the screen every time you open and close the lid. When a hinge stiffens or its mounting points crack, the force goes into the plastic or metal around it instead.
Warning signs
- Creaking or cracking noises when opening the lid
- The screen bezel lifting away at one corner
- The lid flops back or will not stay open
- A gap opening between the base and the hinge cover
- The screen flickering when the lid moves
Why it spreads
Once a mount breaks, every opening pulls on the case, the screen bezel and the display cable running through the hinge. What starts as a hinge repair can become a screen, cable and case repair if it is left too long.
Good habits
- Open the lid from the centre, not one corner
- Do not carry the laptop by the screen
- Close the lid gently, especially with anything on the keyboard
The repair
Depending on the model, the fix may be new hinges, repaired mounting points or a replacement case section. The display cable should be checked at the same time. Confirm the price before any work starts.
Related repair pages
What the repair involves, what to ask and which listed businesses to contact. Each business sets its own prices and repair terms.
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