Laptop Hinge Repair in Trichy | Broken Hinge Replacement

Broken laptop hinges? We fix and replace hinges for all laptop brands.

Laptop hinges connect the screen to the base and allow opening/closing. When they break, your laptop screen becomes loose, difficult to open, or may even damage the display cable and screen.

Signs Your Laptop Hinges Need Repair

Screen Wobbles or Loose Screen moves back and forth, doesn’t stay in position.

Hard to Open/Close Laptop Requires excessive force, makes cracking sounds when opening.

Visible Hinge Damage You can see broken plastic or metal around the hinge area.

Screen Doesn’t Stay Open Screen falls back or forward, won’t hold at desired angle.

Cracking Sounds Loud cracking, creaking, or popping when opening/closing lid.

Screen Bezel Separating Plastic frame around the screen is coming apart near hinges.

Hinge Cover Missing/Broken Plastic hinge covers broken or fallen off.

Display Cable Visible You can see wires/cables because hinge broke the casing.

Why Hinge Problems Happen

  • Common Causes:

    • Opening laptop from one corner (stress on one hinge)
    • Opening lid with excessive force
    • Age and wear (plastic becomes brittle)
    • Poor build quality (some models have weak hinges)
    • Previous drop or impact
    • Opening laptop while holding screen edges

What We Replace/Repair

Hinge Assembly

  • Left and right hinge mechanisms
  • Metal hinge brackets
  • Hinge mounting screws
  • Cost: ₹1,500-3,000

Screen Bezel/Frame

  • Plastic frame around screen (if cracked)
  • Cost: ₹800-2,000

Bottom Case Reinforcement

  • Repair hinge mounting points on base
  • Reinforce cracked plastic
  • Cost: ₹500-1,500

Hinge Covers

  • Plastic covers that hide hinges
  • Cost: ₹300-800

Complete Hinge Assembly

  • Both hinges + brackets + covers
  • Cost: ₹2,000-4,000

Service Costs by Laptop Type

Budget Laptops (₹1,500-2,000):

  • HP 14s, 15s
  • Lenovo IdeaPad 3
  • Dell Inspiron 3000
  • ASUS VivoBook basic

Mid-Range Laptops (₹2,000-3,000):

  • HP Pavilion
  • Dell Inspiron 5000/7000
  • Lenovo IdeaPad 5
  • ASUS VivoBook S15

 

Premium Laptops (₹3,000-5,000):

  • Gaming laptops (heavier screens = more complex)
  • Business laptops (ThinkPad, Dell Latitude)
  • MacBooks
  • Ultra-premium models

Additional Costs:

  • Screen bezel: +₹800-2,000
  • Bottom case repair: +₹500-1,500
  • Display cable if damaged: +₹800-1,500

Service Process

Step 1: Inspection We examine both hinges, screen bezel, and mounting points to assess damage.

Step 2: Test Opening/Closing Check how severe the issue is.

Step 3: Quote Based on what needs replacement:

  • Just hinges
  • Hinges + bezel
  • Hinges + bottom case repair
  • Complete assembly

Step 4: Disassembly Carefully remove screen assembly (protecting display cable).

Step 5: Hinge Replacement Install new hinges, reinforce mounting points.

Step 6: Reassembly Put everything back together carefully.

Step 7: Testing Open and close laptop 20-30 times to ensure smooth operation.

Service Time

  • Hinge tightening: 1-2 hours
  • Hinge replacement (parts available): 3-5 hours
  • Complete assembly replacement: 4-6 hours
  • Sourcing rare parts: 2-4 days

Why Fix Hinges Quickly?

  • Delaying hinge repair can cause:

    • Display cable damage (expensive repair ₹1,500-3,000)
    • Screen damage (very expensive ₹4,000-8,000)
    • More extensive case damage
    • Complete hinge assembly failure
    • Laptop becomes unusable
    • Early repair is much cheaper!

Prevention Tips After Repair

Always open from center of the lid, not corners 

Open gently, don’t jerk or force 

Hold base with one hand while opening

 ✅ Don’t open beyond 180° (unless designed for it) 

Close laptop properly before moving it 

Don’t carry laptop while open

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