How to FIX LAPTOP HINGE Using Epoxy Glue - Easy and Cheap Repairing Hinge on Lenovo N42
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- Опубликовано: 19 авг 2020
- In this video we fix a broken hinge on a Lenovo n42 Chromebook. The repair is pretty straight forward for other laptops as well not just this exact model. The damage was the actual mounts being broken off and lost so we needed to make a more permanent fix with epoxy glue. Good luck and enjoy =)
Steps
1) Remove bezel
2) Mix and apply epoxy - amzn.to/3l56uMD
3) Make sure it dries in the correct position
4) Apply more epoxy if needed (too much will not allow bezel to reinstall flush)
5) Let it dry and reinstall bezel\
I prefer the epoxy syringe that mixes in a tube because you can control where it goes much better than the other kinds that you mix and apply with a stick.
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I like to use that brand of jbweld epoxy as well. But I don't do it quite like that. I actually take everything out (lcd screen, etc) of the casing where the brass anchor points need to go, secure them temporarily with superglue, then put the screws back into the brass anchor points, then use a fine injector syringe to take pre-mixed epoxy and put it around the brass anchor points, making sure to not raise the level of the surrounding epoxy up to or over the level where the securing screws set into the brass anchor points. Much more control that way, and it makes a better fit and finish. You might need extra light and magnification from a desk lamp/magnifier to get that kind of fine detail work done, but once the epoxy cures, it's actually stronger than the original cheap plastic and will last for much longer.
You were wondering why the hinge failed… 7:30 seems to be your answer! You have a habit of opening your laptop from the right side. That’s most likely why.
Open it from the middle, and slow it down a bit.
Great job!! Thanks for sharing. I have the same issue with my 2019 ACER Aspire 3. It's my work laptop...so it's a challenge taking it back and forth...sucks!! Already getting quotes to fix..$150.00 and up !!!
I can tell you a story about that. I recently had an Acer laptop that came across my bench that was OLD. windows 7 OLD. The cooling fan, $20 bucks replacement on amazon, went out. While I was trying to disassemble it, EVERY ANCHOR POINT broke just from me releasing the tension on them (the screws). That is a problem with plastic based laptops. The family that owned the laptop wisely decided to get a new pc because it would have cost them more for me to rebuild all those points than what it was worth, or to even try to get an entire new bottom casing.
Awesome Advice and suggestion I have 100s of the Lenovo N Series Chromebooks in my school District. the material on all the N series is so fragile and dry rots at the most used stress points. We have too many of these type of breaks. that epoxy is much easier to use than Gorilla Glue epoxy due to the self mix as it comes out the end of tube. not mixing to apply is so much smarter.
Appreciate it, hope it works out for the repairs.
agreed. The JBweld epoxy with the automatic mixer cone vs gorilla epoxy (and I have tried both) works best for amateurs. I have used the gorilla epoxy premixed, then drawn up into a syringe and judiciously applied. Both of them work well. But....the jbweld brand with the automixer tool on the end is best for those that don't want to do the extra mixing step and having to buy syringes for tiny work.
I am impressed. I was being steered to E6000, E7000, and an E8000 adhesive. Your direction is probably the better direction...
Epoxy has worked for me many times on this fix.
oh thanks so much this is exactly what i need
What kind of silver tape is used behind the hinge as mine broke with the hinge?
Difficult getting same kind of job weld epoxy on Amazon. Will any work? Saw some for metal, wood, etc.
U just saved me . Thanks
I’m amazed that screen wasn’t cracked. I say this for the sole fact of how bent that hinge was. Keep in mind that I’m posting this comment 48 seconds into the video with no audio 😂
Thanks for sharing your fix. I have a similar Chromebook hinge break and perceive that it was ultimately caused by the hinge joints getting stiff. Did you put anything in the repaired hinge assembly to lubricate it, like a shot of silicone spray?
Yeah that would work 👍
You save my laptop thank you so much
You are welcome 🤝
hey thanks for the video bro!! im having the same issue with my Lenovo ideapad 330. both hinges are only holding on by the smallest screws. any update on your fix? is it still going strong? how long did the glue last?
I'm a computer technician, I have worked on literally thousands of laptops. the jbweld or gorilla weld epoxy works GREAT (once it cures after mixing) modern laptops plastics can shatter even if you just try to release screws to take off a bottom or top casing to work on them after a few years.. Stress cracks form very easily with the heat up and cool down cycles, style of use, etc. If you know the places to judiciously place the epoxy on the anchor points and have the proper tools, you can actually make your laptop STRONGER at its anchor points. I have an old toshiba laptop that I have kept alive for 5 years past it's recycle date because of that. The "Glue" as you put it, is actually a very hard epoxy mix once it cures, and is much stronger than current laptop plastics being used by most manufacturers in the industry. I don't know if you ever build tiny plastic structures and models with glue and polymers when you were a kid....but they work.
My bezzles also cracked. Can I glue it on too?
So, could Epoxy Glue repair broken hinge parts on my Lenovo Legion 7 laptop and make it stay fixed permanently? Please let me know.
Does automatic applicator come separately?
you did it in a way where you can cause serious issues one after the other while fixing one problem
What serious issues?
I've a G7-2217cl that possibly needs it's bottom cover replaced. Left side will not close flush despite screw all in the way inside. Either hinge and or bottom cover broken inside. Better to buy new than buying 10 year old replacement part(s)?
Probably cheaper to get another computer yeah, did you try this epoxy fix?
Can I do it without opening it the screen
Thanks😎
You are welcome 😊
is there a way to do this without taking the plastic part off the hinge isnt as damaged as this one the back corner is just starting to separatie a little its my moms laptop and i cant take the plastic case off without her noticing...
It would depend on the laptop, taking it apart is the best way to get the epoxy to bond.
what do i do if the glue on my screen is coming off and the screen is also deattaching
Thanks for the video, though a quick question. So the hinge on my laptop (ASUS) was broken, so a friend glued the hinges. My computer however gets overly hot. Is there any risk of the glue possibly melting in this case? I figured not since Super Glue requires a great amount of heat for it to melt (So says Google).
You are welcome. It'll probably be okay. The heat doesn't build up by the hinges.
I would never "glue" the hinges. I would set the brass anchor points back to the housings/covers with hard epoxy, then put everything back together normally. Your friend was taking the cheap way out.
@@erichayes4661 It is/was the only option I had to fix my laptop. I can't afford another one at the moment, so I wanted to be sure it could survive
Hinge also should be lubricated and over a period of time hinge develops rigidity, its screws can be losened a little bit.
Has the hinge held after 2 years (depends on how many times you opened/closed since)?
I sold this during COVID but Id bet it still works.
This gives me hope for my laptop haha
You got this!
@@thecollegepicker i just fixed it with epoxy steel and even wjth a part bulging out it moves lovely 😅
THANKS FOR THE GUIDE!
Happy to help, good work doc 😷💪
I have never fix a laptop before, but could I just add the epoxy glue around the hinge and let it dry?
Thats what we did in this video.
What happened bro did u fix it?
I don't think so. It would probably work out bad for you unless you know someone that knows.
I live in Canada and my Lenovo laptop case starts to crack due to tight Hinch ....what is the best epoxy brand you recommend please. once you tell me I will start to dissemble please,thanks
Any of them should work really.
This epoxy is available in Canada @ almost every big store.
But I recommend to use the manual mixing tubes one.
Used epoxy,super glue but both came apart guessing from the heat gaming laptop now im trying liquid nails clear tried 2 days curing came apart will try 7-14 days see what happens
Except with mine, for some reason just has a black screen. Power is on and everything but the screen is blank
That works. 💰
Ended up selling this one for $110 😅
Is silicone glue or steelepoxy glue better?
I would use a hard epoxy. You want it to have no flexibility, basically building a new permanent hinge mount with epoxy
hard epoxy. thecollegepicker is correct. I have done exactly this same thing over 100 times. no joke.
@@thecollegepicker I have done that so many times for my clients. You really can build a good hard epoxy mount for those cheap plastic laptops.
Bro I have the same problem can you help
Sure, I made a video tutorial on how to fix it.
Will the glue stick to a metal backcover?
Epoxy sticks to just about everything
Does the epoxy hold it well ? Is there any chance of breaking again.
I can't think of any other way to do it with broken mounts without tapping new holes or getting a new bottom case.
@@thecollegepicker gorilla glue?
Might work but not as strong as epoxy in my experience.
in my experience....gorilla epoxy has held up better than original plastic case construction, and has in most cases extended the life of laptops 4-6 years or more past their "lifetime". There is a chance of "breaking" it....if you drop it again and the original plastic surrounding it shatters.
@@thecollegepicker I can and have repaired broken mounts using epoxy and judiciously applied drillbits to rebuild mount points. You're right. Sometimes you do need to tap new holes, but you don't always have to get a new bottom case if you use creative methods to build new mount points, like sealed ends of bic pens. ;)
Got some glue on my power button how do I fix it?
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but my dad is going to beat me becuse my laptop fell its a school laptop and i hiding it from my dad and i afread that he is going to beat me but its going to brake i dont want it too plsi hope this works
Bro any update? What happened
Can I use gorilla glue? I have a chrome book I have the exact same problem
That may work, let me know how it goes.
@@thecollegepicker I used it but I don’t know if I did it right it broke again
Did you let it dry all the way and bond to the casing?
Can i use regular super glue?
No, it will break from the pressure
I have a hp Pavilion laptop. Will it work?
I have done this same repair on many different models, it should not matter the make =)
Did you try it and did it work?
i have a very simlar problem with my laptop but i dont trust myself to do this how much would it be to pay someone to repair this
I'm not sure, you could try calling a local repair shop for a quote. Shouldn't be more than $100 would be my guess.
If you were in Texas, I would have charged 120 . (60/hr, 2 hrs).
This video is a year old, but this might work to fix my laptop
How long did it last?
Should I glue the bezels too?
Are they broken?
@@thecollegepicker they are separated from the hinge. There's no clip on it.
If it's something that has to maybe be removed in the future I would use a different type of glue maybe b7000
@@thecollegepicker will e6000 work like b7000 or are they totally different?
It does not work for me
Hmm, I have a Lenovo also, but this one was $500 and some, =/
Funny because I tried to look for what I can use for my Lenovo too. Tsk Tsk
hi, make a video on how to fix A crack on a laptop, please
my mom is gon' disown me
Hi what kind of crack
@@thecollegepicker Under the camera lens its like a medium size
If it's just cosmetic it shouldn't hurt the computer function. This hinge stopped the computer from opening and closing.
@@thecollegepicker What i mean is that every time i open it the past tabs the used shows it- and i am very worried about that and my mom is going to disown me after this
@@thecollegepicker I'd wish that i could show you the problem but, me and my sis has the same account
Can you use hot glue gun instead 😅 Just don't want to wait the weekend to buy epoxy
I don't think that will bond strong enough 😢
@@thecollegepicker thanks, great video btw
@@gigerin4848 thank you =)
Hot glue gun is like a tac weld for a very temporary fix. Sometimes, it works, but usually only for desktop type computers
The Epoxy works very much better, it's much harder and more heat resistant. I would only use hot glue for hobby applications.
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It hurts to watch this video 😖
Don't be hurt 🤕
man someone buy me a laptop mine has tape everywhere ;(
Tape makes good laptops.