Hinge of laptop broken?
If your laptop's hinge is broken, it can cause problems opening and closing the screen.
Not only can this be irritating, but it can also cause damage to the laptop's screen or casing.
Why are laptop hinges increasingly damaged?
It is increasingly common: the laptop hinge has come off. Why is that?
Laptops are getting thinner, and so the location where the hinge attaches becomes more sensitive. As a result, these break down faster than they used to!
Fortunately, this can often be repaired by replacing the part to which the hinge attaches.
To avoid further damage, it is best to stop opening and closing the laptop and bring it in to a repair service as soon as possible.
How do you recognize a broken hinge?
Here are some characteristics of a broken hinge
- Laptop opens and closes with difficulty: It feels stiff and does not move smoothly when opening and closing.
- Cracking or squeaking noises: If you hear strange noises when opening or closing the laptop, this may indicate a defective hinge.
- Cracks in the casing: Opening or closing a laptop when the hinge is defective can cause cracks
Why should you replace the hinge promptly?
A broken hinge can cause further damage to the laptop.
- Damage to the screen or screen cable: The screen cable often runs through the hinge. The hinge is also connected to the casing where the screen is located
- Damage to internal components: When a hinge is defective, bits of plastic or metal often come loose. These can damage internal components.
- Fractures in the casing: When the hinge is defective, it puts extra pressure on the casing, causing it to crack.
Therefore, we recommend having this repaired as soon as possible.
What should you do if you notice the hinge is broken?
To prevent as much damage as possible, it is important to take action as soon as possible.
- Do not open or close the laptop anymore.: Try to move the laptop as little as possible to avoid damage.
- Take the laptop to a repair service: Professional repair services have the necessary knowledge, tools, and can easily obtain the parts. Furthermore, they can also investigate any other damage and fix it.
- Ask for a quote: Since other parts may also be damaged, it is wise to first review a quote. For older devices, it is often more interesting to purchase a new laptop.
Conclusion
Handle your device carefully to prevent the hinge from becoming damaged.
If it still breaks, bring it to a repair service as soon as possible!
