SOLVED - How to Fix Loose ASUS Zenbook Hinge | Repair Fix Screen Hinge Problems

[@bboixtc]

Just wanted to let everyone know I did this repair on a second gen ux31a and the LCD ribbon cable pulls straight up rather than pulling tabs towards the back. Secondly, I only started having the hinge issue after 3 years of heavy use. Lastly, I did the repair on both the left and right hinges. Worked great!

[@JohnWayne-bx3vy]

Not only was the video clear, the quality was excellent, but the detail you went into the video was very well done. I wish you would have spent more time on the left side with the WiFi antenna to really give that a good show since so many people have broken the cable. That side can also get loose from what I understand and can slide and slice the cable. It's really easy to fix with another piece of wire, some soldier, and heat shrink tubing to protect it. You may be tempted to splice the wire right where it broke, however, you need to be very careful because depending on the thickness of your replacement wire wire it may become too thick with the heat-shrink around it and not fit in the groove. So you may need to cut the wire above and below and splice it two times. Your new wire can then run through the groove because it's not extra bulky with the heat-shrink tubing.

[@jamiek222]

Thanks for the great video, it helped me with my Asus Zenbook UX31e where the screen would fall open a bit. After following these steps it is now stronger. A few things I learned while doing this: 1) I went to two stores to get quotes. The average price to fix was $125 CAD. 2) My hinges were nowhere near as loose as those in the video, mine felt very tight, but I thought I'd try anyway. I followed the steps - squeezing as hard as I could with pliers on the hinges didn't feel like it was doing anything, but it seemed to work in the end. 3) The UX31e is slightly different than the model in the video. Mainly at 3:25 for the UX31e, you don't need tweezers and push towards yourself, you simply pull up on the black tab on top of that connector. 4) The two tiny wires he is talking about at 4:57 are fragile - I broke mine while trying to hammer the hinge back on (tight fit). They power the wifi antennas (which are inside the monitor) which I now need to figure out how to fix.

[@deiyuo4855]

Thank you so very much. You just saved me from making a purchase that would have given me a headache.

[@EasySteps_Sidhu]

Great 👍You are welcome👍, glad to help. Thank you so much for the like and thanks for watching.🙏🙌

[@EasySteps_Sidhu]

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[@endoflevelboss]

Great video! Hearing about the hinge problems was making me think twice about buying this laptop until I saw your tutorial. Looks like I could fix it myself if it ever happens. Thanks!

[@rogervize]

I'm in Melbourne Australia and I really liked this video.. No problem yet but handy to learn your experience. Thanks :-)

[@emmanuela8362]

Thank you very much ! My screen was loose on it's hinges and this has fixed the problem easily :)

[@jack81qc]

Hi, thank you for the video, it's very helpful. In doing so, how could it be sure the hinge won't loosen again? Is there a way to fix it permanently?

[@MossyStoneUK]

5:33 at this point I realised the guy has all the tools you need to fix complex electronics (-;

[@Freedom_Sports_line]

lol

[@D1CER]

just use a shoe to hammer it shut again

[@capipj]

Love your video and the way you express your ideas. Great job.

[@rajeensuriyawansa999]

Weldone sir.. Very clear . Thumbs up👍

[@EasySteps_Sidhu]

Thanks and welcome, glad to help. Thank you so much for the like and thanks for watching.🙏🙌

[@angerb]

Two asus zenbooks, one completely broken hinge after 13 months. Replaced with identical upgrade model. 6 months later, screw loose. Junk quality. Will try to fix the second laptop if it's not too late. Thanks for the video.

[@UAEHolden]

Many thanks sir, it is very helpful, I love my ASUS too, it is the same model of yours. Appreciate your efforts.

[@captainegusto]

Thanks ! What is the size of the heaxognal screwdriver you used for opening the computer ?

[@AIexanderHartdegen]

It's a bautyfull laptop and it's a pity it have this problem. I don't have this computer but it was very interesting to watch how to fix it. Good year and good continuation.

[@fabs.32jk]

HI! Would this work for my Asus Zenbook UX360C Flip? Thank you, awesome video!

[@EasySteps_Sidhu]

Yes it will. You're welcome! 🙏 Glad it helped! 🙏 thanks for the visit. Thanks for the like and thanks for watching.🙏

[@PhoPhucLai02]

Thanks for this. My UX303LN has one of the left hinges is completely misaligned if not breaking off from the display. From this guide I can at least feel confident taking it apart and examining the real issue.

[@tylerj.5395]

Did you get this fixed?? I have the same problem

[@PopaSergiuMihai]

+Jude Wynn Same here with my UX303LN. Has this guide worked for you?

[@PhoPhucLai02]

My hinge took a piece of the display bezel with it. I need a new display and Asus will not fix it claiming it's physical damage they don't cover.

[@PopaSergiuMihai]

+Jude Wynn Wuut? wow.. dude i am so sorry for you. I also have the problem that my hinge is becoming more loose everyday. I guess I will end like you, cause I don't have warranty anymore :(

[@PhoPhucLai02]

+Popa Sergiu you should fix it before it becomes worst. I would check what others who had the same problem in your area and if they were successful having Asus repair it.

[@clairramshaw5939]

Great video, very helpful, thank you.

[@vaporainwaves]

Thanks my friend, works for ux31e, I find it easier if you remove cpu cooler and loosen up the wifi antennas, of course you have to apply new thermal paste afterwards. And, ALWAYS, disconnect the battery first!

[@6T7T9]

great video tutorial clear ,straight foward.thanks.but hey u should have clean ur fan aswell :) maybe for another video...btw ..i suscribed..yay

[@michaelscott356]

DEFINITELY what I was thinking! When the back is off ANY computer...you ALWAYS take the opportunity to clean the crud out of it!!!

[@TheBurke48186]

Very great video

[@EasySteps_Sidhu]

Thanks, glad to help. Thank you so much for the like and thanks for watching.🙏🙌

[@AbbygaileSantos]

Thank you.

[@EasySteps_Sidhu]

You're welcome! Glad I could help. 🙏 Thanks for the visit. Thanks for the like and thanks for watching.🙏

[@Sryd770]

Great video my friend.

[@karldc83]

Thank you. I now know how to fix my one :)

[@derLenno]

Great video. Thank you. I will try this out soon.

[@vinodpatel9120]

Thank you so much for vedio.

[@EasySteps_Sidhu]

You are most welcome. Thanks, glad to help. Thank you so much for the like and thanks for watching.🙏🙌

[@vinodpatel9120]

@@EasySteps_Sidhu Hi I have problem with UX430Ua ASUS laptop. If i open lid more than 90 degree dispaly get off. If i come back to 90 or less then display is good. So i think display cable may be damaged. So i need vedio how to replace display cable. If possible . thanks

[@EasySteps_Sidhu]

Thanks for asking and thanks for watching, I have added to my to-do list.

[@NoamHalpert]

not so easy, but good video... thanks for providing this and with so much detail

[@michaelscott356]

So much......and yet, NOT so much. e.g. "The most important part".....at 3:05....what the hell WAS that ribbon cable he removed......and WHY??? ("Most important"....but no explanation. WEIRD!!!)

[@johnblaze520]

This has not happened to me yet but its good to know that i can fix it if it does happen

[@pknknambiar]

By the way do you have instructions for fixing the hinge on ASUS laptop 360C? Kindly advise. Thanks

[@MahomeboyMyGOAT]

Great video, friend. Works for ASUS N550 too

[@diegocisternacontreras5507]

Thank you very much! this is very useful!

[@rafaelsegnini9406]

well done, btw i already upgrade the ssd drive i use an adapter for this propetary drive, so now i can use any m.2 drive

[@michaelscott356]

The "old phrase" you're looking for at 8:12......is, "If it ain't broke.....don't fix it!" You're welcome. :-)

[@EasySteps_Sidhu]

Thanks for watching.

[@barbellstrength6680]

Hi, do you think this would work for the Zenbook Flip UX360CA ? Thank you!

[@allanlee7374]

Does it work for the ux303ub?

[@OK-qj5cl]

Hi, I have an zenbook ux32VD would this work on that? the actual plastic joiners have broken....they said I need a whole new keyboard top case.

[@raaisma]

Thank you so much for sharing this!

[@gerdagurksnyte7972]

I have a newer asus model (zenbook ux433fn). The screen doesnt hold in place when I lift the laptop. Maybe you know if it can be fixed the same way or have they made some changes?

[@EasySteps_Sidhu]

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[@mindit5560]

Thanks Friend

[@EasySteps_Sidhu]

You are most welcome, glad to help. Thank you so much for the like and thanks for watching.

[@EasySteps_Sidhu]

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[@fabcool]

Thanks it could be help for the future for my zenbook. :-)

[@sambrinson89]

Thank you for the video, but it didn't work for my UX360CA. The hinges were loose again by the time I put it all back together. :/ I'm thinking I may try it again some time with plumbers tape over the inner portion of the hinge.

[@EasySteps_Sidhu]

That's another option or just use electrical tape. Thanks for watching, good luck with your DIY project.🙏

[@kirkjohnson3421]

do you know what size and type screwdriver you need for the back cover screws?

[@michaelscott356]

He KNOWS........but he's not TELLING!!!

[@iamalavalamp]

thanks this worked. my screen has a coloured pixel?

[@67DaftMau5]

Is this method working with a zenbook ux303 R4082H ?

[@saiddrift]

thanks for your video

[@kalebwardell9203]

Very helpful, thanks! :)

[@adirty100]

hi! my hinge is completely broken off. needs to be replaced. could you give me directions where I could order it online? I have the Asus ux303l. Thanks!!!

[@_blinder]

My ux303 haven't that problem yet, but what care is needed not to break the hinges ? Thanks.

[@zsoltbarath3962]

Hello All, Thanks for the video. I am planning to buy a Zenbook UX303, but I've read that it also has problems with its hinge. I don't want to replace it in every 5 months. Any ideas or experiences? Many thank in advance!

[@MubashirYounus]

+Zsolt Baráth bro did u buy it? i'm exactly in the same spot as u were 4 months ago. Did u buy it? Did u have any hinges problem?

[@zsoltbarath3962]

+Mubashir Younus Hi no, I've changed my mind and bought a k501lb instead with a better processor, vga and so on, it is a bit heavier, but it was cheaper and since August it's been working really fine, so I'm satisfied so far.

[@elmediodia]

Thank you so much

[@67sandyD]

Do you know if doing this will remove any data from my computer? I just want to fix the hinge but I can't afford to delete anything off my laptop right now.

[@leeny777]

Asus made a "Sloppy Joe" poorly designed laptop!! Haha! You are very funny, and your video was very helpful! Thanks!

[@EasySteps_Sidhu]

You're welcome!! Glad it helped. Great to hear!👍👍. Thank you so much for the like and thanks for watching.🙏🙌

[@EasySteps_Sidhu]

I have started posting DIY videos on my 2nd channel "Sidhu DIY" so please check it out and subscribe, thank you.🙌 🙏 🙌 kzbin.info

[@leeny777]

Easy Steps I will! Thanks!

[@maxuscz]

God bless you, man

[@AliFarisTheBigDaddy]

thanks for the great video

[@dorotap2144]

Thanks.

[@Chronos867]

which laptop in your experience has the best build quality in terms of hinges and other build quality and design?

[@KryueptoKing]

Thinkpad!

[@michaelscott356]

@@KryueptoKing Good.......but, oh so HEAVY! :-)

[@danielkingb]

Спасибо помог!! Thank you

[@sandrasotero560]

Thank you for the video. My body separated from the screen and the hinge cover came off. Can it still be repaired?

[@michaelscott356]

I guess your question was too tough? So, did you end up TOSSING your laptop?

[@jans3487]

best video ever

[@coolkisskissbug]

Can I use the same video technique to repair my Asus UX360C laptop?

[@michaelscott356]

Apparently this guy's TOO BUSY to answer any questions!! Must have gotten divorced....and lost his bench privileges....right after filming this!! :-(

[@kevinshen3015]

Hi, thank you for the video. My hinge is completely broken, is it possible to replace it?

[@michaelscott356]

AGAIN, no answer for you, Kevin. And, unfortunately, I HAVE THE SAME QUESTION. Did you find a fix? (Thanks for getting back, if you can. Cheers from Canada)

[@DJWRailroad]

Folks, temporary at best. As with all metal parts whose "construction" has been compromised, where the metal has been "stressed" not once, but three times, 1) metal fatigue from repeatedly moving panel/hinge, 2) further metal fatigue from "reforming" the metal part, 3) repeating the stress on a very small metal part by once again opening and closing, this will occur again, sooner for some, later for others. However, this video should serve as one good bit of advice. Owners experiencing this problem can talk intelligently and knowledgeably with "bottom" tier support, which is who all owners communicate with initially, expediting your repair process.

[@DJWRailroad]

***** We certainly understand, and acknowledged, your efforts but the integrity of the metal in the hinge has already been compromised prior to any further "corrective" modifications. By reshaping it (compressing it), no matter how slightly, that metal is being further fatigued or "stressed" resulting in further malleability or softening of the metal. Therefore, it will only fail again, only within a shorter time frame than the first failure. However, that wasn't my real point. Again, we appreciate your goals and worthy efforts. The point is that folks really need to write (as in good ole' "snail mail") to Asus senior management. Evidently, Asus doesn't seem to want to acknowledge this and a few other, long-time, chronic issues spanning more than one model year, despite the many comments on the many forums regarding identical issues, as well as numerous Asus support complaints. One commenter on one forum (Amazon) even caught, and documented, Asus denying any record of another known, wide-spread and long-time issue, with a huge plethora of forum complaints on that (and others) forum. While this may seem like an insignificant, minor issue, too minor for owners of this notebook to bother pursuing this up through C-level management, we find these common, ignored issues deplorable and unacceptable.

[@ericlepelletier6370]

Nice Video, but putting screen cable back without unplugging battery can create serious damages.The main voltage is always present ! if the alignment is not 100% you will destroy your motherboard (can be fixed).

[@EasySteps_Sidhu]

Thanks, glad to help. Thank you so much for the like and thanks for watching.

[@willyw0nka]

this dude sounds like notorious big

[@rishitaguha91]

I live in kolkata, what is the best place for my Asus laptop hinge repair in kolkata ?

[@banerji61]

Just do it yourself.

[@tanghidrashid3842]

I have trouble with my laptop hinge also. Its asus-S500CA. Can u tell me how can i do it?

[@michaelscott356]

QUESTION: At 3:05, you say, "This is the MOST IMPORTANT PART"......then you proceed to use tweezers to remove a "ribbon cable". You don't say WHAT it is......or WHY you are removing it! A little "background information" might be helpful/interesting. What IS that cable.....and WHY are we removing it??

[@DevarshiRaval]

That cable connects the display panel to the motherboard, he probably disconnected it because the cable runs through the hinges.

[@yoner2981]

on my zenbook ux303 the hinge is ok but the connection on the display plate seems to be loose. Any ideas how to fix this?

[@yoner2981]

no not the display function itself is the problem. the display cover is loose and wobbles around, like in your video. But when I disassemble the zenbook, the problem is not on the hinge like in your video. it seems to be inside at the connection to the display cover. Hidden in the long grey middle part. there is also a rattling sound there as if something is cracked and floating around. I don't know how to open this and if I can fix it after opening it

I need an integrated code on the motherboard?

[@alexchick404]

So....what do I do if I snapped the black and white antenna cables?

[@alexchick404]

+Easy Steps Do you know where I can get replacement wires? I've been scouring the internet and can't find anything, not even part numbers.

[@ReNeyer]

+Alexis Young You basically do not need to find specific parts. just find someone who will solder the cables back together.

[@bagieta21]

be careful guys. my Asus Zenbook hinge has just broken, together with the screen. It happened on normal usage when opening the notebook. I just called Asus and looks like they know about the problem and didn't even inform users that this can happen. There should be some service action a long time ago, but they completely ignored the issue. Now I am with a useless computer. Take extra care each time you close or open the laptop to work/worked with.

[@EasySteps_Sidhu]

Thanks for sharing the info. Thanks for the visit. Glad I could help! please share, thanks.🙏 Thanks for the like and thanks for watching.🙏

[@amroeslangley8507]

awesame

[@amroeslangley8507]

ok cool

[@lhourteillan]

can fix asus ux360c hinges?

[@EasySteps_Sidhu]

Try...everything is possible, thanks for watching.

[@EasySteps_Sidhu]

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[@widhsin3755]

even my Asus S451L hinge broken also and dont know how to fix it cant fine hinges to replace , seems asus has problem with quality

[@mikebrill1030]

***** Excellent video. Well done!

[@sniperkil5084]

hello of you still can reply for pls respond i really need to... ,my problem is my laptop hinge is falling when ever i open it.. pls give me a solution..

[@zoranjuric4393]

As someone noticed earlier this is a completely unrealistic video. In reality, it is very difficult to bring an element back. It is actually a bent spring that is difficult to keep open with some tools while being careful not to damage the cable from the screen. Much much heavier than in this video with an already very, very wide open spring.

[@RWNBN]

Kalau laptop Asus UX-31e hanya lampu F2, caps lock & lampu power yang menyala sementara kipasnya mati & layar tidak ada tampilan. Apa penyebab nya & bagaimana cara mengatasinya ?.

[@user-ho5mn5vj8f]

Never repeat what you saw on the video. Turn off and connect the screen cable without turning off the laptop battery, you can 't think of anything more stupid.

[@EasySteps_Sidhu]

Thanks for sharing the info. and thanks for watching.

[@DevarshiRaval]

I was looking for someone's comment about it. "You don't need to disconnect battery", this could literally wreck someone's system easily.

[@PaulSebastianM]

Design: 10. Build: 5.

[@devonmassicott1524]

how to fix it if it just doesn't come on

[@gamechannel1271]

I have this problem. It was because the damn plastic broke off where the screws were screwed into it.

for my case is this video absolutely "unreal" - force needed for hinge disassembly is almost zero. my asus lay back in half of range. hing is hardly movable without tools. i can not imagine how hardly i have to push it back

[@EasySteps_Sidhu]

Use a bigger plier and it will easy to press it and those hinges are tough.

[@EasySteps_Sidhu]

I have started posting DIY videos on my 2nd channel "Sidhu DIY" so please check it out and subscribe, thank you.🙌 🙏 🙌 kzbin.info

I have one of these since 2013. The hinges were that loose since it was new. Now the hinge cover is broken and the laptop is nearly falling apart. The worst purchase I've ever made. I'm never buying an Apple ripoff again.

[@EasySteps_Sidhu]

Thanks for sharing your info. and thanks for watching.

[@Mahadonation1]

i will never buy this kind of laptop, the hinge is very weak, my brother had to return his zenbook twice

[@itsmeash1803]

my parents would think i dropped my ASUS laptop

[@itsmeash1803]

this is my 2nd laptop and this happened with my other laptop and they said if something happens to this laptop i would have no other laptop and the 1st laptop i had my family thought i dropped it but i didnt it was the hinge thats broken

[@itsmeash1803]

is there hinge on ASUS laptop? because on my ASUS laptop I open it, and it cracks

[@stanleychen4002]

Asus hinge is always trash. Had a laptop totally un-usable because of broken hinge. I don't buy ASUS laptop just because of its higne

[@khe3ra]

9y old 💀

[@EasySteps_Sidhu]

Yup...still helping out. Thanks for watching.

[@Widebody20]

A lot of money broken hinge DO NOT BUY ASUS. Over rated.

[@EasySteps_Sidhu]

Poor design, thanks for watching.

[@bumba08]

Thank you

[@EasySteps_Sidhu]

You're welcome, glad to help, thanks for watching.🙏