What happens when a laptop's hinges break?

Well, it depends.

-The screen obviously drops over.

-Varying on model, you might have problems with loose connections

-A small switch to signify "lid shut, go off" may not get activated properly.

I've coped with bad hinges by supporting the screen with a bent piece of metal,
but only on old, old lappies.


It might be worthwhile, depending on the lappie's age, to purchase a "scrap"
one of the same model with a good hinge and top half, but a dead screen and-or
mainboard.


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Marada Shra'drakaii