Broken screen hinge

ds500

One of my screen hinges has warped out of position and puts pressure on the upper casing whenever i open and close the lid

 The kensington lock part is not seated and moving about, might be missing screws.

Commodore_1995#

Is your notebook under warranty? Did you drop the notebook?

ds500

It's not under warranty and i didn't drop it, trhe laptop is Aspire V3-771G. The left hand hinge has more hole screw holes than other but only one screw in place which won't hold it in place, i took a photo of hinge but can't upload it just now. When i open lid left side pulls away from laptop body, no screws seem to fit any hinge hole.

Commodore_1995#

It is very likely that the nuts holding the screw in place are damaged:

ds500

No, its not those ones, they are okay its the part fixing it to the body of the laptop. screws are missing and not sure what size thread is.

Commodore_1995#

OK! But are the threads perfect or damaged?

ds500

When putting laptop back together none of the six top part screws (3 either side) would screw in so i would think the mainboard might be damaged, or maybe its just because of the hinge?

Commodore_1995#

Can you ship from an angle of the hinges and threads that secure the screws?

ds500

missing screws i think.

Commodore_1995#

There are some screws missing, see:

ds500

Do you know what the screw size is?

Commodore_1995#

Check here: M2.5x5

ds500

I'd probably be better trying an existing screw in that hole, if it won't screw in then it must be a damaged casing, what can i do if casing is damaged?

Commodore_1995#

I think you should try to use the screw first. If it is not possible, you may be able to use resin glue, but it is something I do not like to do.

ds500

Some back case screws are missing or stripped (main body screws), what size do i need for these (acer V3-771G) ?

Commodore_1995#

Can you send a photo of the location of the screws?

ds500

I tried screws again, none will connect hinge to board, why don't you advise using resin glue?

Commodore_1995#

Have you checked if the threads that hold the screw in place are damaged?

ds500

I can't see any damage but remember small pieces chipping off the case a few times.

Commodore_1995#

I think it would be better to send the notebook to a repair center. Some users use resin to repair the housing. But I don't like to use it, especially in an area that generates stress, as the problem is very likely to occur again.

ds500

If it's housing, how can they repair it, i know zandparts sell a lot of parts but not seen the main housing on their website.