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Lenovo G470 hinge problem

GTR21

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Feb 24, 2013
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My laptop's two hinges appear to have been damaged as the result of an accidental drop. It appears a certain part of the right hinge is bulging out. When lifting up the laptop screen, the sound of this part bulging out is heard. My laptop doesn't close tightly either; when pushing the screen down, it never completely closes.

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It also appears that the screen is leaning somewhat to the right, and I assume this is connected to the hinge problems. Drew a red line over the image below to show this.

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As for the left hinge, nothing bulges out; it seems to have slanted, however.

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Any explanation for the cause of these problems? What specific parts have been broken? Possible fixes? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 
Hi :)

We do a LOT of hinge repairs...

Generally speaking its either one or two hinges required, but sometimes you will also have damaged the top plastic (lid) and that may also need replacing...

All the best Brett :)