I've had this laptop for almost 5 years, and recently, the hinge on the right side above the power hole has broken. It looks like the back of the shell has separated from the front part of it, and it bends a bit when I open or close the laptop. If I hold the hinge, I can still close/open it, but I'd like to try and fix this to prevent it from getting worse or damage the screen.
I know this is a potential wear issue that can happen over time/with heavy use, and that I'm years out of warranty, but there are a few other posts about people with Predators running into it over the years, and I didn't see any that had details or a guide on how to go about fixing it.