VLOG - Hewlett Packard HP x360 Hinge Quick Fix

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A short VLOG video covering a quick fix I did to a brand new HP laptop last year. Not very exciting but something to pass the time ;)
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[@starxich0r727]

It’s a shame HP has such a flashy looking laptop (the 360 part looks the coolest in my opinion) and the laptop starts breaking down in only a few months to a year

[@midapita]

Right. And so many people have had this issue. HP needs to do better.

[@julikiwi1314]

Yup. Worst part for me is that its a school laptop and if i dont fix it my parents have to pay a €700 fine. I hope this video works

[@johnmfjw]

My 360 has go the same on the left hinge and there is a wire hanging out.

[@volitionant9682]

@@johnmfjw Which year was your model released?

[@johnmfjw]

@@volitionant9682 about 2019

[@HauzRocks]

Wow I thought I was looking at my own laptop...same identical problem..👍🏼

[@claytone1073]

Same here exactly

[@mrt3065]

@@claytone1073 Me too

[@shangus4637]

“This is so stressful, I wish I had not offered to look at this” literally how I’m feeling watching this video trying to fix my mother in laws laptop

[@leonardotopa5620]

Thanks for the video. It was very helpful with my wife's laptop. She didn't drop it, but after a year of using it, the support of the hinge just broke and the screws didn't have a place to remain screwed.

[@aliminbijosonooei9834]

Yes, yesterday i just had exactly same issue as you described. No drop, nothing. In fact i was very careful with handling of this fragile HP laptop like a baby. Now the right hinge got a problem and it popped the screen out. Terrible product defect from HP.

[@wassimjaoui4441]

Did you need to replace the whole part or just fixed it with that "glue"

[@Ignifaxus]

I have the same issue after 4 months, this looks like a poor design and HP should recall and fix their garbage at their cost.

[@cliffordgallagher4531]

Glad to hear about the part time gig! They are Lucky to have you!

[@averysnyder4794]

Great video and smart fix! My laptop did the same exact thing while I was trying to close in about an hour ago

[@SkuldChan42]

"I should have not agreed to fix this" - the way I feel anyone asks me to fix a cell phone. I get super nervous about disassembling things that were clearly never made to be taken apart.

[@ColinWatters]

WARNING: Some displays are held together with two vertical strips of easy peel tape. If you just try and pry the display apart you risk cracking the display. Dont ask how I know. You have to open it at the top a small amount then reach in with narrow nose pliers and pull the end of the tape carefully. I used metal filled epoxy to reglue the hinge.

[@Four_X]

Top video Chris, pesky things are laptop hinges. Either the hinge fails or the power input barrel jack on the laptops motherboard fails.

[@kita803]

Thanks so much for this video... I have the same laptop with the same hinge issue, after a drop. Going to try the epoxy first, as it would take 6 weeks to get a new part... thanks again!

[@Agret]

You are correct that part number is for the top cover. Someone dropped their laptop and the left hinge separated from the top cover so I ordered a replacement. Took 3 weeks to arrive from China. To disassemble and get the screen + hinges off is about 1.5hrs and then taking all the parts off the old casing and putting into new and putting back onto laptop has taken me 3hrs. While putting on new casing hinges have bent slightly, webcam is no longer working and I separated the left side screws from casing again as it's damn near impossible to reattach these hinges. Major pain to work on this model. Take apart screen assembly again and stick double sided tape between the screws and the display casing then use strong tape over top to hold in place. Would give this laptop a 4/10 in ease of servicing as I have successfully replaced hinges on many laptops with zero issues.

[@polyannamoonbeam]

We had same problem! Three weeks ago we went to get it repaired. It started like this and split more before we could find a repair shop. Great timing mid level 5 lockdown:( They repaired it but the screen had also gone with it. €175 repair . Then last week laptop started beeping, went dead,would not turn on. Now back with repairer but not looking good- motherboard / ram issue. Very disappointed given the cost. We are thinking of sending it back to HP.

[@bitcoinbrown5644]

Thanks...this was a big help.

[@Sanamskitchen]

I have exact same problem same hinge and screen on the right bottom corner popped out. everything works great! its just opening and closing the laptop is bit annoying as it looks like its going to break apart. I had same issue the screw and bracket broke loose somehow i shove it back inside and applied heavy duty tape to hold the screen in place. thank you for uploading this video! I will try to fix it.

[@vidhichoksi7727]

Hi! Did it work? To fix it with duty tape?

[@andrewlittleboy8532]

When a new video pops up and you've already seen it! 😩😩

[@dronesetc9769]

I've been epoxying laptop hinges sockets back in for years, I think JB weld works best, but clear epoxy is good too. Some are either to flimsy or the case is cracked and requires replacing. also you have to find the little screw sockets or have some from other laptops . Its not just HP many break, Toshiba, Dell, Acer, etc. Thanks for the video, my friends X360 did this so I wanted to check youtube before doing hers.

[@GadgetUK164]

Thanks for the tips! This laptop is still going strong!

[@thealiens386]

My old laptop had this exact problem and when i went to go to the store to get a new laptop the newer display model of the same laptop was having the exact problem. Im not buying one of these until they update their hinges

[@meadowm1742]

Exact problem I have. It's a known design fault covered by warranty. The major retailer I purchased it from disingenuously state they have never come across this problem and tried to suggest not covered by warranty.

[@P14YCR]

My laptop also came apart after a few months, i only opened and closed it as a normal laptop, not one flip it over still came apart. Couldn’t find my receipt, called HP £380, i took it to local shop £60 fixed. Now i have it open on a desk never close it.

[@Wallygjs]

I have had to do a few laptop screen repairs like this and the screens are just so easy to break, I had my heart in my mouth as you were spudging round it. Excellent repair though!

[@GadgetUK164]

Thanks, yeah - I was a little stressed too that the screen may break. It worked out OK in the end I guess, and its still working which is a bonus lol!

[@devo9495]

Ours also had really strong double sided tape holding the screen to the lid, which gave me pause trying to follow your example. All set now. I hope it lasts, as the replacement lid is more than 10% of the cost of a new machine. Cheers and thanks!

[@Bill-NM]

Thanks Devo - so what did you do about the tape, just pull slowly?

[@tiredhoneybadger1916]

This is such a common issue with these laptops specifically. I thankfully bought a separate warranty for my laptop - but this has a;ready happened to me three times and I don't even flip it into tabelt mode.

[@Ketan74847]

Thank you so much for your video, i have same issue and I did same as shown in this video. Let see how it works.

[@Ketan74847]

it worked and now it doesn't look like it had hinge broken Thanks Again for you video.

[@sanjvbonnie]

Thanks, mate. I am in same tihs.. I feel now I can do it too..

[@darattaqwa]

the screen is stuck down on both sides with vertical black adhesive strips, you can see the one on RHS at 4:48 you have to carefully peel back the 2 top corners and top horizontal, you have to reach inside each corner with tweezers and pull the white pull-tags on the adhesive strips, pull straight out and roll up as the adhesive tape comes off, if you dont remove the adhesive tape the screen will get cracked

[@houstonfirefox]

This happened to mine after about 6 months of use. I stuck a small binder clip on it and removed the 'squeezy' arms (of the binder clip) and called it done. Looks ghetto as all get out but it hasn't failed yet over 6 years later! 🤣

[@BhavyaTyagi16]

Oh, God! I just wish I could've seen it coming before. Mine's Plastic back has cracked and fallen apart in the same area you're talking about in the video. Thankfully the screen is perfectly ok and the touch is working too. I've contacted HP they told me to wait for the part to come and they're not sure if they'll find the plastic back display enclosure separately. In case if you have any direct links to buy just the 'plastic back' cover please provide it to me. Thanks for the video.

[@GadgetUK164]

Just hit eBay! If you can get the part number (as I showed in this video) - you may find a spare on eBay.

[@ditarezkiautami8753]

Got the same problem here and even worse my screen started to crack on the left (bottom) corner. I have been using the HP Pavillion x360 since 2017. Now I am afraid to even close the laptop! I searched online for better options for convertible or detachable laptops, and it kinda frustrated me how many reviewers still recommend the x360 from HP. Maybe it works for them or maybe they haven't used it much? I love HP, but their x360 really needs much more improvement to make it stronger in the physical endurance.

[@GadgetUK164]

Many modern laptops suffer from this =/ It's because they are trying to get thinner and lighter, and that's always going to result in a flimsey build that cannot tolerate any kind of drop.

[@ruekurei88]

"they haven't used it much? " They do not. They do reviews of laptops and never actually use those laptops outside of their review windows(either couple of days or couple of weeks), then back to their own laptop/desktop or whatever newer one they have. The problem with this hinge thing only rears it's head after months of use.

[@pomegranatepips2783]

I'm having the same issue with my Medion erazer laptop only a year after getting it- always treated it perfectly as it was expensive. The right hinge creaked and suddenly the bottom right section of plastic is bubbling around my screen- I can't even shut it without causing huge pressure of my screen and I'm worried it'll break. Never repaired a laptop and I'm worried about transporting it to get repaired if I can't even close it :/ shame lots of laptops are having these issues nowadays.

[@kendycoventonsyl2009]

i got the same proble. with the same laptop right now. i' m trying to fix it but i need a new screen

[@kymberlyntattrie7149]

This is such a popular problem with the HP laptops that I would call it an HP design flaw. The HP laptops have been doing this since 2018. smh This should have been addressed by now.

[@barnabas5688]

Argh, had this happen myself with two laptops. Admittedly the second one was my fault as I left it precariously on the arm of the sofa and it fell off... With the other one though, I think the heat from the exhaust caused the plastic to weaken over time and the hinge just snapped. I would go for a metal cased one next time for sure, my wife has just bought an Honor laptop and it seems far sturdier.

[@GadgetUK164]

It's a shame they are so poorly designed. I guess there's no easy answer - if someone drops it, something is bound to break.

[@lactobacillusprime]

Some nice hinge fixing for sure. :)

[@GadgetUK164]

Hehe =D Not very exciting but just something to share! Another video coming on Friday!

[@bloodybones63]

@@GadgetUK164 I ended up drilling 2 holes through the new hinge holes through the case & putting 2 bolts through the hinges to outside of case, then strengthening the support with washers on the outside of case, then tighten down. Looks weird, but sturdy, & no more problems.

[@lazy_panda6806]

I hate the number of times that I've seen or heard people having the exact same problem. hp needs to fix the issue with their hinges

[@TEBLify]

Interesting video, thanks Sketch It You Care (KZbin automatic subtitles) 😀

[@yvanaluizi2192]

Thank you very much for this video! I thought I was the only one with this problem but I found out that it's quite common. Do you know if this is covered by warranty? I'd prefer not to fix it myself... (I've not watched the whole video yet so sorry if you already explained it).

[@GadgetUK164]

I doubt it will be covered by warranty! The manufacturer may offer a chargeable repair though - it's worth asking them how much.

[@gowrishankars3138]

My same hp pavillion 360 has the same problem, when I went to hp customer support they are asking 30,000 INR for changing the entire screen. Gad I seen you video, I will do it on my own.

[@gowrishankars3138]

What is the name of that epoxy used?

[@AdamSommer70]

I've also seen laptop hinges fixed with hot glue. Seems to work because there's a certain amount of give in the glue. Never done a whole hing fix with hot glue myself though :-)

[@bee-yy4on]

ive had the EXACT same laptop for 2 years now and i use it for all my online school work and every thing i cant break it because i refuse to buy a new one and i refuse to buy a whole new screen :(

[@NaturalMonroe]

Did you get it fixed?

[@RobertMartin-ew1vy]

Great video. Is the repair still holding? Have same issue on same model and thinking of trying with JB Weld.

[@GadgetUK164]

Yes, still working to this day as far as I am aware!

[@Khmerlaptoprepair]

nice brother

[@cleverkowski]

I have the same Problem. Today I watched a movie in the 360 Mode and want to switch back and that it cracked and I have to hold it to switch it. I hope hp Support can help or I can repair it myself

[@tashafayee__]

i have a touchscreen lap top and i dropped it and the hinge has come loose and there’s a bit of wire poking out of the hinge and it’s not turning on and i’m really really worried because i got it for christmas i’m trying to fix it now lmao

[@Rhujeth]

I got the same problem. I have to hold the edge to close and open too until I can get it repaired.

[@morrisnkomo3885]

how long did u hv it til it started doing this

[@Rhujeth]

@@morrisnkomo3885 7 months. I bought the computer last year January and by July the problem started on the one side and now both sides have the same problem. I handle the computer very carefully because I need it for my online courses. But I am disappointed at the workmanship.

[@bajiraomane5895]

Can I take dell 5406 instead of this?

[@VishnuTGanesh]

My laptop has the same issue. Once I have given my laptop a very loose hinge problem with an authorised shop. Later this issue came up. They told the touch panel may damage during the repair so I hesitated for a repair. Can you confirm there is only snap lock holding the screen and back panel?

[@GadgetUK164]

If its the same model as this one - the screen is held into the lid with clips. You need to try and slide (carefully - and dont push too far in) a spudger and try and slide over the clips until you can pull one side out a little, work all around the edges slowily and it should eventually allow you to lift the screen out. Dont forget the screen is attached with a ribbon at the bottom (easy to damage).

[@1102BR]

I have similar issues with my laptop...

[@hoytmeyer542]

Mine just started doing it ive had mine since August 2019 and now trying to sell it and it breaks

[@nasrodinpalao845]

Tnxs 🙂🙂🙂

[@bassamdib7204]

Hello, i have the same laptop ,my right hinge is crooked ,its not aligned evenly ,no problems to the screen or keyboard ,but i am worried that it may worsen or break after , what do you suggest , should i buy new hinges , thanks sirr

[@GadgetUK164]

You could try to straighten it - that would mean disassembling and removing the screen from the bracket first. You could later replace the hinges, that requires more work to take it to bits further.

[@pfamily8497]

Prob the computer is done but somebody has an expensive Mac book pro computer and they didn’t take care of it by holding it with the screen dangling. The hinges got loose and they needed something behind to to keep it stable. One day, their screen started glitching as heck and would only keep stable if it were exactly 90 degrees. Is this fixable to bring to a tech place??? Please respond

[@GadgetUK164]

Yes, you need to find a local repair shop!

[@julikiwi1314]

Mine aint as bad... but the thing is the screen holder like those two things holding the laptop in place, one of the sides have popped out and is tilted. I don't know how ro fix it. Its a hp laptop. Its a school one and it's a €700 fine if i give it back broken at the end of the year I need help fixing it. Idk how to tell my parents either they are not going to be happy

[@lottiemae9195]

Mine is less than two years old and i have so many issues. Majority of the keys dont type (they just stoped all of a sudden), it runs slow / glitches (when ive done nothing but school work), and just now the screen popped out as i flipped it, and i wasn’t aggressive or anything i was going slow and also the hinges are loose, the right one is the worst. Its annoying because the warranty expired but the thing isnt that old at all 😓

[@GadgetUK164]

=( Many of these thin modern laptops are not designed to last imo!

[@andyrbush]

I have one of those and the lid cracked near the hinge. It was from being overstressed opening and closing. It is under-designed for the job. HP refused to repair it saying that case breaks are excluded from the warranty. Then they quoted $500 to repair the lid. I guess they wanted to use a complete new screen and lid assembly. This was very annoying to say the least as a new machine was only another about $200. I resolved the problem by buying a tight fitting plastic case. I superglued the case over the lid. That completely took up the strain of opening the lid. The case was about $20. I still take great care opening the lid and no longer use it as a tablet which was half the reason I bought this version of a PC. Won't be buying another HP for sure. Disgusted with welshing on the warranty (it was obviously not dropped) and gouging for repairs, and a poor design not up to the task it is advertised to do.

[@NaturalMonroe]

What's the thing you used to seperate the screen?

[@GadgetUK164]

I used a plastic spudger - they are also called iPhone removal tool.

[@johningham8231]

Exact same problem for me

[@linasnow85]

The bottom right corner of my screen popped out and there’s something keeping it from going back in (ironically I think it’s supposed to keep it from popping out 🙄) how can I fix it?

[@GadgetUK164]

You probably have the exact problem I had here. The front facia was popping out at the bottom and wouldnt go it, due to the plastic tab have been bent from the impact, and the hinge broken.

[@elifdonmez2912]

Is there anything u can do if the screen clip has broken??

[@GadgetUK164]

Either disassemble and try and epoxy / glue it back in place (or use Acetone - that may work), and then carefully re-assemble it. Or replace the whole piece of the lid there - which is a lot of work...

[@NITRIXXXXX]

Mine is worse. I have the same laptop, and the screen is cracked too. HP is such a trouble making company honestly. I have only had this laptop for about 11 months and this thing has given me so MUCH trouble.

[@jasonruch3529]

I have the same labtop, I need hinges and screen assy. And probably right side USB ports and lower deck half. We're can I find parts?

[@GadgetUK164]

eBay often has parts for these! Other than that maybe HP directly?

[@jasonruch3529]

@ConsoleRepairs thanks, can't wait to see what hp wants for parts...the only reason I won't just throw it away I bought it upgraded to a 32gig ram HD I needed for the cad cam software, it was 1300 for the labtop. Hopefully I can repair it for less then 500?

[@enkhjinjenny4066]

I just accidentally did it now my screen is crack what do I do now? Will it continue to crack after I close and open my notebook?

[@GadgetUK164]

If you dont fix or replace the hinge, it may crack the screen!

[@selectra8408]

The same thing has just happened to my laptop- any idea how long it would take it to be fixed in a shop?

[@GadgetUK164]

I would assume a week or two. They might be able to order the part in advance?!

[@samsdiaryyyy]

I own an asus laptop and the screen is popping out on the bottom but just a little bit bc it slipped and fell and the touchscreen wont work as well but it works fine except for the touchscreen feature 😭 do you think it can be repaired? 😭 Im afraid to tell my dad 😭

[@GadgetUK164]

Yes, I am sure it can be repaired! Honesty is the best way - it was an accident after all!

[@gau9053]

how much would it take to fix it . i just opened mine and it popped out in the bottom right corner and i tried to push it in but kinda broke the glass in that area a bit and am scared to tell my parents

[@GadgetUK164]

If the screen is working, just the back plastic shell and perhaps the brackets. For UK prices, maybe £50 ish. If you have to replace the screen - that could be expensive (eg. ~£100 + labour for someone to do it). It's not something I could offer to do.

[@morrisnkomo3885]

how long did you have it before this happened

[@DAS-Videos]

I got a new HP laptop and the hinge is so stiff I know it will break if I close it and open it a few times. I wonder if there is a way to loosen or lube the hinge so It will open more easily.

[@GadgetUK164]

Just put a tiny tiny bit of 3 in 1 oil on the hinge, but dont put very much or it make leak in somewhere you dont want it...

[@DAS-Videos]

@@GadgetUK164 I might try that, thanks! Closing it it's fine, I am being very careful opening it.

[@Caramelquillsx]

This has happened to mine twice in the first 3 years of owning it. I've had a cracked screen for the past 4 years and haven't used touch screen in ages. Now the rubber edge holding the screen up is coming apart. What do I do? This model isn't available in my country as yet.

[@GadgetUK164]

I guess your options are send it away for repair, try and repair it yourself (look on eBay for replacement screen / parts), or trade it in =/

[@Caramelquillsx]

@@GadgetUK164 I've been looking for a screen replacement. Hopefully I get one soon

[@gowrishankars3138]

Hi, Can you tell me the name of the epoxy used to fix it?

[@GadgetUK164]

I used Araldite - but there are many that are as good if not better!!

[@avi5854]

My hinge fell out and when I saw it, it was backwards. I laughed my ass off since the guy who repaired it months before put it backwards and I had to switch it.

[@devangpatel4462]

Thank you for information. If anyone can tell me what kid do I need to start repairing business?? Mostly computers

[@tgal164]

@GadgetUK164 - Retro Gaming Repairs & Mods This is perfect, as I have this EXACT problem with the EXACT same laptop. Which epoxy did you use? I wanted to use the exact same as you, which I know was a 2-part one. I bought a J-B Weld 2-part epoxy, but this one is Steel-Reinforced. I know the kind you used had a tannish color, which I'm assuming was the Resin-Reinforced? So I can return it, but I'd like to know exactly which epoxy you used. Does it matter: resin or steel?

[@GadgetUK164]

I used Araldite - but I have noticed that modern batches of it aren't as strong. The stuff I used was a few years old and has a yellowish appearance. The new Araldite is clear and not as strong imo.

[@tgal164]

@@GadgetUK164 Thanks so much for getting back to me! Do you think, then, that the one I have will work? Again, it's JB Weld, and it's two parts: one tube says "Steel" and the other says "Hardener". When mixed, the color is a greyish color, but I know the other kind, the resin-reinforced, blends the yellowish hue like you said. I just want to make sure I used what you did because I don't like to stray from a "prescription" that seems so particular. Or do you think either one would work the same or maybe that the steel-reinforced could even be BETTER? Again-- though I haven't opened it up yet-- I believe my laptop's got the same exact problem as this one. Sorry for any bother; it's just that your video gave me hope! :) I enjoyed an "any-fault" insurance on my laptop (I'm clumsy), but I unfortunately hadn't realized it was only good for two years, and my hinge problem happened just after the expiration. So I was searching for anything that could possibly keep me from feeling like I needed to replace it (especially since this wasn't even my fault this time...) And I'm just asking about the epoxy type because, unfortunately, my inquiry seems to be too specific to be able to get any valid response... I tend to keep finding answers that I'm not actually looking for. So it's great to hear from you. Thanks again!

[@414khaos2]

@@tgal164 I have the same exact question, as I sit here trying to fix my envy x360 hinge haha

[@tgal164]

@@414khaos2 Hello friend, if you're still around and looking at these comments, I'll tell you how it goes. I'm off from work, so I'm about to finally give it some time today. I have a feeling it may not particularly matter whether it's resin-based or steel-based. I looked at the common uses for it, and it seems to be safe to use in this sort of situation. It might even be better and stronger. But I'll try to give you the heads-up after. I'm going in!

[@SabretoothBarnacle]

Was the laptop closed with an object accidentally left down by the hinge? A pen maybe?

[@GadgetUK164]

I don't think so, I think it was dropped or something - not entirely sure what caused it!

[@SabretoothBarnacle]

@@GadgetUK164 Looking online it seems a lot of these suffered damage from poor hinge design. There was even a class action lawsuit being rumoured to have started.

[@tamecountess]

i just got my hp laptop in october and the sides are already popping out of this $1300 laptop. If they're making me pay this much, the least they should do is make the ends less fragile

[@shannontowne8738]

My hinge broke and the screen with it. Sent it in to HP and fixed for 400$. Then it broke again when opening and not roughly. Never again HP.

[@hwanghyxnjiney4697]

My hinge on my laptop is crooked should I be worried please help I’m literally stressing

[@omzi2439]

me too !!

[@omzi2439]

the laptop is never had it for less than a month and the hinge is crooked i take good care of it and have not dropped or hit it

[@Chiroman527]

My HP Envy x360 which is 17 months old, just started to have the Notorious Right Hinge Beast come out. It has been used primarily as a desktop unit , acquired in a panic during the Chinese COVID invasion forcing work at Home .... So, today, looking to close the Laptop after using it this morning, the right corner of the screen is separating form the Body. I said ......WTF is this !!! . I just placed scotch tape all along the both sides of the corner. COMMON HP< YOU CAN DO MUCH BETTER THAN THIS !!!! Of course, the Warranty is over since January 2021. That leads me to another major Gripe . The 1 Year Warranty is a total farce. Since I purchased mine form Micro Computers in Mid March , but the PC was produced in January , HP Rep said the Warranty is from the Production date for 1 year !!!, not the Sale date. Another WTF !!!. I'll look to Acer, Dell, or others instead of HP. Again, I'm Not doing what is described here.... Let the scotch tape rule !!

[@jasminabzalova9842]

I’m gonna cry I’ve had this laptop for only a year and I don’t even know how this happened. My dad is gonna be soo madd 😭 and I have to do all of my school work on this laptop. I don’t think I’ll get it replaced I can’t even get the screen back inside

[@morrisnkomo3885]

do u aslo hv the hp x360

[@jasminabzalova9842]

@@morrisnkomo3885 yes

[@libyan521]

That computer doesn't even put screws

[@lifleur3091]

Me too bro😂😂, n I don’t wanna show my mom, I’ll try to fix it, if I can’t then welp🤷🏽‍♀️ back to Best Buy 😭

[@NaturalMonroe]

Hp x360 too

[@thezestfulreactors1011]

What kind of model is this

[@GadgetUK164]

? It's a Hewlett Packard x360

[@mangostechcorner7107]

It is so annoying to see these poor laptop hinge designs still in 2021.. smh

[@aus109]

Same problem, same laptop, same side hinge.

[@SionynJones]

never been a big fan of laptop hinges especially those more fruity designs can't see their being any long term reliability with those hinges. Big screens flimsy plastic are a recipe for disaster. I've always been impressed with nintendo hinges on their ds line cant be that hard to make a decent hinge at a decent price. My new asus has a cool feature called ergo hinge where the screen sits a bit proud when open giving a tilt when sat on a desk of about 10-20 degrees makes typing and coding very pleasant. Also aid with cooling and sound reproduction with its down firing speakers. great video glad to hear thing are on the up mate.

[@hololivevirus8126]

Laptop has same problem, and if i turn it on it doesn't turn on. Is the laptop dead?

[@GadgetUK164]

Something probably got damaged from the impact. Best to take it to a repair shop if you've not worked on things like this in the past.

[@hololivevirus8126]

@@GadgetUK164 yeah, my mom's co-worker specialized techs. He said its impossible to repair it. Because it had crack.

[@alejandramichelleflores1057]

My hp same model, won’t open, the hinges used to make sound, but I was careful when opening and closing. But right now it’s literally stuck and I’m afraid to actually open it now and crack or pop the screen out.

[@GadgetUK164]

It sounds like one of the hinges has twisted =/ It's hard to know what to suggest when they go like that! I would try and lift up the screen a little bit, and squeeze my fingers into where the hinge is located and squeeze between that point and the back lid of the screen, whilst trying to open it. That may allow you to open it. But the screen could break!

[@cboone7791]

Common issue with all laptop mfgs. Poor design I think. The screw for the hinges are too tight and puts strain on the brass anchor and plastic. In the end the plastic breaks apart. So loosening that screw also helps.

[@julia.ludwig]

I would advise not buying HP at all... I have a HP Envy x360 and the hinges broke... twice. I am considering trying to fix it myself since it is no longer under warranty but I know damn well I might break the screen in the process :( If it is valuable info to anyone, the L/R hinges kit costs €110 with shipping. I hope I will be able to keep the hinges caps intact otherwise, it's an extra €80.

[@nagzylawrence9804]

This is why you should just buy a Mac. It lasts longer, and the only thing that can go wrong is what you break, not the product randomly breaking down.

[@MsDaideyMaingi]

HP should have been sued for this. My screen popped out less than a year after having it. Common occurrence for many many people. They should have been sued

[@GadgetUK164]

I think the problem is modern devices get smaller and slimmer etc, and they ultimately become more fragile =/ They should be doing more "drop and knock tests" to make sure they are robust enough for real world use though!

[@shortyLORR]

There is a class action lawsuit against HP for this problem specifically

[@niftylouie]

I've got this exact problem. Can you list the tools materials needed in description.

[@chassco4483]

I may as well just buy a Mac

[@anamixnetwork8446]

This is the most dumbest hinge design I have ever seen.. HP Envy x360, HP Pavillion x360.. During initial open it puts so much pressure on the screen.. it even make creeking noises when open the lid... I wouldn't fully close the lid unless Im moving somewhere...

[@bradleyweyandt]