HP Envy x360 Laptop - Customer Broke The Hinge! Let's Fix This

[@willfix1t]

What did you guys think of this video? Anything i can improve on? I like to help people out if they want to try this on their own!

[@laust0rm]

you could improve the title: hp shipped a serious design flaw by using a shitty plastic part with threaded inserts for a critical point in a 1000$+ laptop

[@willfix1t]

Yes indeed, this is so true. I might think about changing it to something like this. 😂

[@phzzxguy]

The video was great. It actually convinced me not to dive into this once i saw how much was involved. I'll just leave the cover open.

[@willfix1t]

@phzzxguy Thanks, i really appreciate the feedback 🙏🏼

[@laust0rm]

@@willfix1t but actually it helped SO MUCH. instead of buying another back cover for 50€, i bought 2 part metal epoxy glue and just glued the threaded inserts and the hinge to the case! i'm putting it back together right now, and i could never ever have done it without your video, thanks so much man!!!

[@dhavalpanchal4856]

Hp should do it for free. Why in the world did they think it was a good idea to use plastic reinforcement/bracing... It should have been hardened metal housing as part of the panel backing! Have 3 of x360 envy and they all got hinge backing plastic crap broken. I have ordered one of the panel backing and will try repairing one of them.

[@willfix1t]

Your absolutely right, it’s a bad design from the start but it is more practical being that plastic is more lighter than metal, if they implemented just the bottom half of the back cover metal it can work instead of the whole back being made of metal and adding a considerate amount of more weight. I guess they look at it from the consumers POV but don’t really care about the cons etc; not alot of people like you actually become aware of the problem but instead think it’s their fault for breaking so kudos to you for figuring it out.

[@Chew_Chuy]

How did it go? Mine had the same problem. Where did you buy the parts and did you use this video as a guide?

[@dachord]

I had to sort through a dozen videos before I found this one, which is what I wanted in the first place.

[@willfix1t]

This means alot, thanks!

[@stevenvirgo6842]

This happened to mine - not really worth spending for the repair on a 3 year old laptop, I managed to get the hinge back into position then flexed it a bit and dripped in some superglue (medium viscosity) and then pushed it back into position. Looks fine and the lid works as before. If you get superglue everywhere it's not going to look great though. (I did think of drilling a couple 2mm holes though the back and fastening with small countersunk engineering bolts.)

[@willfix1t]

Nice, glad you could snap it back in place. The super glue is a great idea. I did that one time, i drilled 2 screws on a laptop and it worked. lol

[@gregfreebury1415]

Do you remember the exact model number of this laptop? I have a 15m-es0023dx and I am looking at replacement back covers and the screw placement looks slightly different than it is in your video. Just want to make sure that I am not buying the wrong back cover replacement.

[@willfix1t]

Hey, i don’t think i remember the exact model of this one … i should have wrote it in the description but i didn’t think about it at the time. Every hinge is usually different so i would type in the model number + hinge and you should get the correct part

[@salminmwinjuma1599]

My hp 360 back panel cracked completely. Like there’s a gap between the hinges and plastic and some panel. The screen is working well but I can’t open or close it. Any tips on fixing this? I tried the super glue but couldn’t work.

[@willfix1t]

Hey the only way is to replace the back panel for a permanent fix. Like exactly what i did in this video is how you would repair it… no really temporary fix to be honest with glue or anything

[@ghosty2163]

Hey do you have a link to where you purchased the back panel?

[@willfix1t]

www.ebay.com/itm/116056801506?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=rUK6-8oaQ1O&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=shppqojhqgc&var=416227101504&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

[@AlienwareHuy]

is there an alterative quick fix for this? my screen seems to be popping out when i try to close it furhter and open it further becuase of the hinge. I'm afriad to close it and the screen gets more messed up. Currently, the PC is working fine i just can't fold it down all the way or open it all the way

[@willfix1t]

Try holding the corner of the screen or holding the hinge with your hand firmly every time you open or close it

[@RetroRepair]

I'm planning to just use epoxy and fiberglass on mine. Not much point putting a new cover on, it'll happen again with those stupid flimsy mounts

[@willfix1t]

good idea never tried that, let me know how it goes! i’m interested

[@RetroRepair]

@@willfix1t I will do 👍

[@iamwhoknocks]

I have the same issue , How much approx range should this cost? I think my HP centre is trying fo scam me

[@willfix1t]

The part cost is anywhere from $50-$100

[@detachabltm]

i have this issue but it has gone so far as to not letting me type anything and it always thinks that its in tablet mode, even when i close it. It thinks that its detached from the keyboard part. and i was wondering if you can recommend any repair shops.

[@willfix1t]

Where are you located? You would have to call shops near you and find out if they do hinge/back cover repairs

[@detachabltm]

@@willfix1t i live near cranston ri

[@willfix1t]

That’s kinda far from me, yeah i would just say call around

[@detachabltm]

alright, thanks for helping tho :))

[@Shadar22]

Can you add a link to the tape you used?

[@willfix1t]

a.co/d/1FYO74R - this or this www.ebay.com/itm/116038731598?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=Pwxstta7Sde&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=shppqojhqgc&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY or this www.phonelcdparts.com/8mm-4965-tesa-double-side-adhesive-sticker-tape-33m-red

[@Shadar22]

@@willfix1t thanks

[@Tiatulip444]

Do you think this is safe for a beginner to try to emulate/repair? I cant afford to repair/replace it mine and it just broke

[@willfix1t]

I don’t think it’s a good idea for a beginner to try… it’s harder than it looks to be honest! You can definitely try it if you’re up for it. Have you got any quotes to fix it?

[@Tiatulip444]

@@willfix1t unfortunately it just broke when I got home from work this evening but without going into too much detail tech repairs are a bit out of my budget

[@willfix1t]

@@Tiatulip444 If you buy the part, i can repair it for you for no cost to help out

[@angelictigerette]

This crap.is ridiculous. Mine broke for the second time.

[@willfix1t]

@@angelictigerette I get this repair all the time

[@jayshreek1119]

Does this hinge issue cause any damage to the keyboard threads?

[@willfix1t]

No it does not

[@elioja782]

How much would a repair like this cost?

[@willfix1t]

I normally would charge around $150. Sometimes it can be a lot of work

[@sabbybailey5314]

Omg thank uuuu

[@willfix1t]

Thanks anytime!