Laptop hinges - are they always so poor?
Discussion
We've owned quite a few laptops over the years; several Dell, a couple of HP and now I have a Lenovo Z50. Why is it that the hinges always seem to be poorly designed and constructed that after a relatively short while they become weak and can't support the screen adequately? It's not as if I move the laptop often and when I do, I always close the screen.
Am I simply unlucky in my choice of laptops or is this a widespread problem? I've been quoted around £65 to have it fixed which isn't an issue but it's the inconvenience of being without it when it's in use every day that is really annoying.
Am I simply unlucky in my choice of laptops or is this a widespread problem? I've been quoted around £65 to have it fixed which isn't an issue but it's the inconvenience of being without it when it's in use every day that is really annoying.
I've never lifted a laptop by its screen and wouldn't dream of doing so. Probably the worst I've done is partly close the screen and with a hand under each side and carry it up or downstairs. Judging by what I've read on line today, weak hinges are quite widespread so I'll stump up for a repair before it gets worse.
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