Has anyone had a problem with the hinges on this laptop? Worried about them breaking from flipping it around a lot. I broke the hinge on my current laptop and its not even a 2-in-1 so I am just concerned. null

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Chris · Accepted Answer

After 4 and a half months the hinge broke and the screen flops around. Sent it to HP as it was still under warranty, they contacted me back saying "accidental" damage isn't covered and it would cost $625 to repair. Avoid this computer

Answered by Chris 6 years ago

Craig · Answer

I have the same issue. The screen is pulling away from the lid in the corner near the hinge. HP says there is no recall and that it will cost $400 replace the screen. It is clearly a design flaw and HP refuses to take ownership in a poor design.

Answered by Craig 5 years ago

StephenR · Answer

I have had my HP Envy for 14 months. I mostly use it at my desk, it rarely goes anywhere, and almost never used in tablet mode. Yesterday the screen separated from the back case when I went to close the laptop. The hinges are metal and sturdy, but they are fastened to the flimsy plastic top lid of the unit. (Let's attach a heavy metal hinge to a flimsy piece of plastic with insufficient fasteners!) So when the left hinge broke away from the lid it caused the screen to break away from the lid. So now I have a screen that is completely independent from the lid, can't close the unit, camera no longer lines up, can't transport it anywhere. It still works but who knows for how long. HP says they will be glad to repair this for a mere $460. I plan to throw it in the trash and go get a laptop with a better design. And that should be really easy to find.

Answered by StephenR 6 years ago

hdrobi · Answer

HP Envy x360 - The left hinge broke on mine within 6 months and I hardly used it. I was too scared to use it in tablet mode as the hinges didn't feel sturdy enough so I've only used it as a laptop and it still happened. I wish I had of researched the make and model before I bought it as I have found in other forums that it is a common issue in HP computers and I'm sure I even seen a court case bought against HP for this fault.

Answered by hdrobi 5 years ago

JoeInTexas · Answer

The lid detached after 17 months. The metal hinge is screwed into a piece of plastic that is not strong enough to support the lid. 

There are some who suggest that I should have done more research before buying that model ( or any HP laptop) but it was recommended by the staff at Best Buy

Kate · Answer

My HP laptop has a poor hinge design. The hinge tore itself out of the plastic and the screen was detached from the laptop.

The first "help desk" person told me "accidental damage" was not covered. He would not listen that it was normal use and I would have to pay. I called and got a different person and my laptop was fixed under warranty. BE VERY CAREFUL WHAT WORDS YOU USE WHEN YOU CALL.

That was 4 months ago, and the hinges are breaking loose again. There's no way HP does not know about this.

MikeN · Answer

Same problem its a terrible desiign

sejdo · Answer

same problem with mine

Avoid this laptop

Rahul · Answer

Bought this laptop via a friend who was in USA, after 14 months of use, the display has now been separated from the metallic back
when i visited HP service center they asked me to replace the whole display which would cost around 290$ in India, and few days back i received a message saying that this part is not available with them since it is from US, so m left with a broken display until i find someone to get me a replacement
Ill strongly suggest dont buy HP products, should have researched beforehand abt their hinge problem

Iriish · Answer

Same problem and the bottom right of the screen cracked and broke as a result. Best Buy should discontinue HP laptops. It is obvious with this many issues it is HPs fault. Never again!!!

Cammie · Answer

DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT!!! It needs to be recalled and should stop being sold. My computer display began separating from the back of the computer after a loud crack/clicking sound. Hinges were bent. I never dropped it and don't use it in tablet mode. 

I'm 3 months out my 1 year warranty. HP won't help me st all. 

Do not buy. 

I'm done buying HP products. I'm switching to Dell.

SHELLBELL20 · Answer

I can't believe HP are saying what they said at the bottom of these complaints. 1 year warranty? I had that and also insurance for accidents. I refused to use my insurance for accidents, as I hadn't dropped it as HP told me. They finally conceded, after trying to charge me. I had only had the laptop a few months when this happened. They repaired it and guess what the same thing has happened again. Same place, this time it's so bad it's cracked my screen and cut my finger. I think a class action would be the way to go with this, unless HP take ownership of the fault and stop blaming their customers because of a defect.

Donnieb38 · Answer

Yes the left hinge on my envy 360. I only used as a tablet 3 or 4 times.

disspointed · Answer

I've owned this laptop for 2 years, near daily use. Rarely have I flipped in all the way around. Just basic opening and closing. The plastic holding the hinge in place crumbled and the screw popped out. Now the screen is detaching from the back on the laptop. I'm out $350 to repair. Very disappointing for a laptop of this price!

FOOLEDAgainHP · Answer

Mid Sept 2020, purchased in Sept 2018. Heard a crunching sound after closing it, didn't spot anything and then the next day when I opened the lid the screen wasn't attached. Insanity this happened. Never abused it, never used table mode and now this. This is a good laptop otherwise but HP has disappointed me for the last time. I promise to never buy from them again and will tell anyone the same. They don't own their workmanship and it is in line with everyone else complaints. Within 2 years it will fail in some way. This is a shame because i was happy with everything and thought I had a great laptop. Nope.

Sher · Answer

Same thing happen here. Hinge is broken and housing is split open beside it.

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Yes! Just trying to get them to repair free of charge. Wish me luck!!

Verge · Answer

HP has sold defective laptops designed with sub standard hinges. They know about it and they decided not to initiate a recall. My advice is not to purchase any HP product solely on their name. I have other HP laptops that were fine, based on this laptop I wish I would have bought the cheapest laptop on the market. I paid HP pricing and did not get a quality product what I got was the cheapest laptop on the market
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Mariam · Answer

I have had the same problem is there nothing we can do about making this a group action to get a recall. Mine never leaves my table definitely never dropped. I do Flip it often But this is why l brought it so why is it that a flip computer can’t handle 1 year of flipping l need to know. This is HP not a cheap brand l really think they need to be held accountable for this flaw

NeverHPAgain · Answer

The hinge on my ENVY x360 appears to be off-centered and now the screen is separating. I have been very careful with this laptop. This is clearly a defect.

Josh · Answer

Yes, same issue as everyone else on here. Had the laptop for a year and then crunching noises started coming from the left hinge and small plastic parts started falling out. Screen detached from the casing and is now off center. It is at the point now that the screen is cracked and the top cannot be closed. This laptop is used 99% on a desk and not transported often, I have never dropped or spilled anything on this computer. This laptop was purchased for me as a Christmas gift and was "highly recommended" by the Best Buy staff member. Best Buy may not be responsible for the manufacturing of this terrible HP Laptop, but they are responsible to their customers to replace a $1,000+ purchase. I would not recommend HP products to anyone, and might look at other electronic stores if this is what Best Buy is recommending these days.

milad7764 · Answer

have the same problem. the hp craftsman supposed to come tomorrow to check the laptop. my laptop still has a 6-month warranty, but after reading the comments I lost my hope to get my laptop fixed by them. I will update this comment tomorrow.

Unhinged · Answer

Same thing, the screen assembly broke away from the hinge at the bottom right. The design is much too fragile. I rarely even open or close the cover, there was no accidental damage. The material is just too flimsy. I'll never buy another HP. They don't stand by their product even when there is an obvious design flaw.

Weezer · Answer

Hinge will inevitably break in this model and from my experience way before you're ready to move on to a different computer. 

 HPs answer below is not accurate: "It is an all metal design on the hinge so they should hold up to thousands of uses."

While true about the metal construction, this is a deceptive answer. Note the remnants of the 1 mm plastic threading that attaches that metal hinge to the case. It gave out in well under a thousand opens and was never used in tablet mode. The "all metal design" was great for cracking the screen after the screws stripped out though.

joey1652 · Answer

Same exact issue here. I've had the Envy x360 for 21/2 years and only really open and close it not using the tablet mode. The right hinge separated from the screen and looks like it is just attached with cheap plastic. Really poor quality for what I paid for this.

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I hardly ever use mine. It sits on my desk and it doesn't get carried anywhere so when the screen separated from the lid next to the right hinge I could not figure out what happened. After reading all these comments I see it is a design flaw that hp chooses to be irresponsible about.

DavidF · Answer

Ditto... Had my Envy 2 years, never used in anything other than the standard laptop position, only used by myself, very carefully. HP aren't interested as it is out of warranty, however this is a recall issue, bad design, not misuse, not wear and tear, not an accident.

goterps007 · Answer

Purchased 2 of these for my sons. Both had the same problem with the monitor coming apart at the hinges. HP won't do anything. Will not ever purchase a laptop made by them again.

Cammie · Answer

I am having issues now with the left hinge. I'm 3 months out of my warranty and I barely have it in tablet mode. It just happened all a sudden when I went to open it. HP won't even help me. It should be recalled. So many people had had issues with this.

Kaykally · Answer

Yes. Apparently hinge broke on right side and now screen is separating from bottom of laptop. Terrible design. Won't buy HP again. Best Buy shouldn't sell this model laptop.

HugeProblem · Answer

Same issues here. 14 months in and fresh off a total screen replacement (stopped receiving power) and the screen separated, then flexed hard enough to crack the lower right corner of glass. Chatted with HP for half an hour and they said since I didn't relay any concerns before the damage occurred, it would need to be a paid service. Not sure how I'm supposed to tell them about a concern I didn't know about. I'm done with HP at this point and will look for something else.

Debs · Answer

I am now having the same problem with my HP Envy laptop where the screw fell out and the screen is now falling out as well, and I barely bring my laptop anywhere and I am always careful with it. It's just a shame that HP hasn't even recalled these laptops when they know that their product is faulty. I WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER HP PRODUCT AFTER THIS!!!!!

HPFan · Answer

It happened to my HP Envy x360 almost three years in (it will be three years old in February). I was really careful after I saw the screen opening more every time I opened it. I saw that nothing was broken or had fallen apart inside and that the screws on a bracket connected to the hinge and the screen were loose. It seems to be serviceable if you get the service manual of your computer, but it is a bit complicated. For now, I'm using Gorilla Tape to keep the screen from being separated as the hinge operates. It's working great with a little extra care. This is otherwise a great laptop, hope this helps someone.

TK77 · Answer

After 2 years same thing happened to my computer. I barely used it and the bottom right of the screen popped off, when I tried to snap it back in it cracked the bottom right of the bezel. Would never buy one of these again. Too much money for this kind of frequent issue, especially when it happens out of warranty.

Randy · Answer

I have two newer HP laptops that have this same issue. The hinges themselves might be ''all-metal design'' but the cheap plastic points they attach to are not. Once a hinge breaks loose the thin metal bezel support will break also. This is a design flaw not user error. HP needs to repair for free or cover the cost of parts for this fix. Also actually having decent QC to make hinges that dont break would be wonderful. A Lightweight Aluminum base and cover would solve this issue instead of using Plastic parts.

Robert · Answer

I bought mine 7 months ago and have the same problem. I will never, never by an HP again.

Mary · Answer

I received a HP Pavilion 15 laptop for Christmas last year. A few months ago, I noticed the screen was popped out and the right lower hinge was sticking out. There is a very cheap piece of plastic holding it in place that broke. I checked online and there are multiple complaints about the same issue. HP is not willing to help fix their defective design problem. I noticed that the newer HP laptops have a long bar attached to the base of the computer now. Too bad they did not do that sooner.

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I will be taking this issue to NSW Fair Trading

MadConsumer · Answer

I have the same issue. I went to open my hp laptop and heard a pop noise. At the left side hinge, the screen had come apart from the metal casing. I contacted HP customer service, which was a joke. I researched it to see if this was a new issue. I saw the same issue dating back to 2014. HP differently has a manufacturing flaw and they know it. Sadly, HP does not stand by their product. Last time I will EVER purchase a HP product.

Donald · Answer

Yes my lid is starting to break. try some lube didn't make a difference. They should have a fix it's happening to a lot of lap tops??????

Disappointed · Answer

I actually had the computer for 2 and a half years before the hinge broke my screen. For more than a year the hinge was whacko but I was able to use it. Now broken screen but the computer still works. Disheartening to hear that many have had this problem. Mine is not covered under warranty and since HP is denying any problem it will be hard to fix it.

Sbus · Answer

Same here. Our HP17z... right side hinge broke. The cheap plastic where the metal hinge connects, broke. If we try to close it, the case starts to separate. At least the other side is still holding up, just can't close the screen anymore. After opening it up to see if it could be fixed, I was a bit surprised at how cheap and weak the hinges were. Wife says no more HP's.

ASelfishandRationalPerson · Answer

It seem a lot of people have been facing problems with hinges these days. I bought an envy x360 laptop and after 14 months when i opened the laptop i heard a crack noise and the left hinge broke, even the rubber on the down side seems to be coming out even if i never took the laptop anywhere. I contacted the service and they told me that my warrant doesn't cover accidental damage. I needed the laptop so i told them i will pay if i have to, they didn't contact me after that for a month and then suddenly their call came. they told me they will fix it for free (i don't the details as i was not there that time, instead my mother picked up the phone). I finally have my laptop back after the long struggle and i am writing this on it right now. But i still love the display and sound, it is better than my previous laptop.

Sarah · Answer

Same here. Purchased in Sept. 2018 and have used it lightly, mostly at a desk. It still "works" except I cannot transport it to work anymore. As a student, this is a huge inconvenience. Closed it today and heard a crunching sound and a screw popped out. Now, the screen is peeling from the back.

Danni · Answer

Yes, the hinges break easily and I have the issue now even though I only use it as a regular laptop. I see on HP community people have same issues, my laptop is only 2 years old and I use it as personal computer for couple of hours daily.

Martha · Answer

My 17” 2 year old $1200 HP touchscreen laptop had the same thing happen. Unfortunately when the hinge goes, the screen separates and they both have to be replaced. The part alone is $300. Including tax. This is not a happy day

Lamar · Answer

Yes, I bought my laptop in 2017 and now am experiencing a hinge issue where the hinge no longer moves and tugs on the front glass screen pulling it out from the protective case. This is a really poor design and HP should pay for the repairs but highly unlikely that they will.

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Well I’m now a member of the hp envy 2-1 hinge issue. Broke day 1. Returned two weeks later BB refuses to honor in store warranty. Sending out to manufacturer so I guess I can expect a bill now. BS

JP8039 · Answer

Same. Hinge broke in less than a year. Crappiest laptop I've had and I've had quite a few HP's over the years. Makes me sad - probably will have to drop $700 on a new one before long. Generally, these things last me 5 or 6 years. 2 years max on this one. :(

yancy · Answer

I Have 2, 17 inch, the hinges broke away from The case due to being to tight , this is a bad design noticed this when I received them from HP... Will not ever purchase HP gain. Have purchased 5 HP but never again.

yancy · Answer

Yes I have 2, 17 inch Envy laptops 16GB and hinges break the case and screen due to being to tight. Poor design

MRgreatlaker · Answer

Yes. Same. 12 months of use never left the desk, never opened more than to do zoom meetings. 
Right hinge made noise felt tight, moved more, then one week later screen separating from case.
I also just posted on the HP website, tag “ hinges “ , and so many posts about this issue. Looks like they never get resolved just send you down a rabbit hole.
Also done with HP, wish Best Buy would stop promoting these.

KP31 · Answer

I have been using this laptop past 2+ years and the touchscreen stopped working soon after the warranty period. The HP support is rubbish. I have lost faith in the HP brand and will never buy an HP brand again, including their printers. The only good experience was their laser printer.

Billie · Answer

Yes, 3rd time happened again today. HP Envy-17m purchased at Best Buy Feb. 2018 w/extended 2 year warranty. Last time they said cost had reached the limit and was no longer under warranty and I had several months left. I wondered if anyone else had experienced the same problem. Used up all my warranty on this defect.

Sammy · Answer

This happened to my laptop after 18 months. Apparently, everywhere else I’ve looked online is full of people saying the same thing and that HP is no help. It’s so sad because this laptop shouldn’t break after just 18 months. What a waste.

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Yes, my wife's broke in a little over a year. Disappointed.

kimmy · Answer

I bought the x360 in 2018, and, after a life of abject poverty I'd fought to climb out of, I thought it was one of the nicest items I'd ever owned. I was so grateful & excited because I knew that it would be instrumental in keeping me fed. No one used it but me, and it rarely left a secluded table in the MONTH I had it before the hinge broke. I think I may have checked out the tablet feature once. When it happened, it was so sudden (and loud!) that the bottom of the screen cracked, too. I knew it must be a fluke & that the warranty would cover it, & a few days after shipping it to HP in the special box they sent, the CSR I spoke to very sharply informed me that they don't cover accidents or misuse. I burst out crying and explained that that wasn't the case, but he didn't budge - after researching, even way back then, I found that this is the MO, designed to minimize payouts, oc. And LOTS of ppl fall for it or give up. I did not. I exorciated every pro reviewer, posted long, rambling warnings on the HP site, etc, and they fixed it. Finally. It shouldn't have taken all that. It's cruel and inexcusably greedy and corrupt. After that, I was able to put it away (I hated it lol) and only began using it again Jan 1, 2024 for remote work. Yesterday, it broke again. A year and a half of SUPER CAREFUL use is not sufficient.

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I have had the same problem. Mine broke after 5 months of use. Contacted HP Support and they said it would charge me $500 to fix it! No way. There is a lawyer's website for class action lawsuit and I sent my information, but there is no progress so far.

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I bought the HP Envy 360 laptop a year ago to date for college uses. As I go to open the computer the left hinge pops and cracks. The support was no help and they won’t repair it claiming they don’t support such damage

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I have two of these computers and both hinges have broken within days of each other - it renders the laptops uncloseable without damaging the screen.

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yes on two laptops

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I bought one in the fall of 2021 and had the bottom left hinge come apart when it was about 7 months old. It was still under warranty. I had to mail it out for service, and they sent me a loaner laptop, but they had it for several months before I got it back. The bottom left touchscreen is'nt sitting flush now, and when I gently press on it, it sounds like it snaps back in, but it does not hold. It is very minor, but I am concerned about the longevity of this device due to these issues. I baby this laptop, and to have these issues has been disheartening. If I had to take this laptop with me back and forth for work or for any reason, I am not sure it would hold together. The function of the computer and visual display is great, it's the construction of it staying together that seems to be problematic. I will not flip the screen back ever since I got it back. I only did that a couple times, and when it broke it was when I was simply opening the top up. I use it at home, with it on my coffee table, and rarely do I move it from that location, so needless to say I was puzzled why it came apart. After I had this issue, I did search online, and a few others have mentioned they have had issues with the hinges too.

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The right hinge has started to fall apart after three years of delicate use,HP seems to have a poor design with the hinge,apart from that everything else about the laptop is great

AlexisM · Answer

YES DO NOT BUY

SoCalee · Answer

I have an i5 of this model with an SD drive I purchased at the end of 2021 with Win 11.   The hinge is not broken on mine but the torque from the hinge on the front and back casing within two inches of the hinge has caused the casing to crack gradually getting larger and I have been using it for 1.5 years - the crack became apparent - on both sides of the front and then underneath.   It's very disappointing for a once great company like HP (that was my opinion) but also I think for a 15.5 inch, the torque from left to right on the case may be too much and it was not engineered to be sturdy.  Too lightweight...I don't know really.  So far the computer works fine and I have extended warranty coverage but it is a big hassle for a relatively newer computer for me.  I may not buy HP in the future.

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I had a broken hinge on the HP Envy x360. HP will not fix it under warranty. Mine is only 6 months old. It's a known problem with this. Don't buy it.

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I have had my HP Envy 360 since 2017 and last year the left hinge got loose, protruded through the bottom left of the screen cracking the screen. The LCD wire is exposed too. 
Overall, the laptop was great until it wasn’t.

Tpool · Answer

I purchased TWO Envy 360 2-in-1 laptops. They were not mishandled. The lower left hinge broke on BOTH laptops when they were just a few months out of warranty.
My HP customer service experience was dismal - they charge $50 for the privilege of speaking with a service representative, who tell you they will charge you for the repair since it's out of warranty.
I also approached Best Buy, who said they would need to ship it off for evaluation, and would provide a repair price quote within 4 weeks.
If you view HP's Forum (search x360 hinge), then you will see page after page after page of broken hinge complaints.   
HP Envy x360 2-in-1 laptops are not cheap. 
I expected better quality from an HP product.
I also expected better from Best Buy - I previously trusted the products they sell.

Olenka · Answer

I have the same problem as all people here. The left hinge in my HP ENVY x360 is broken after only 1,5 year of gentle use. I never dropped or hit my laptop. I carried my laptop in a padded laptop case.  My 1-year warranty is finished. I always used HP computers/laptops, they all were reliable and served me a long time. This laptop is the most expensive laptop I ever owned because I needed it for my work and trusted HP. I am so disappointed! HP should do a callback on these laptops. There are so many people who complain for the same reason.  I think the replacement of the defective part with the same non-quality part will not solve the problem :(

triumphtek · Answer

yes. the right-side hinge broke, so closing the display cover is causing grinding and crunching sound. i have stopped closing the laptop due to concerns that it will cause more damage to the internal components of the unit. i can't safely take the laptop to do tasks outside my home.

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I bought this laptop in Sept 2017 and in Jan 2021 I just opened the laptop normally (I never use it as a tablet ever) and the hinge snapped inside and separated the screen. I was able to somehow keep it together for a year and 8 months since HP wouldn't do anything about it but in Sept 2022 the hinge finally bust through the screen so it was done for. It's a shame because the actual laptop works fine for being 5 years old!!

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Yep, mine broke also.  Under warranty took 6 weeks to get it back and it's broken again.....complete JUNK!!!!  NO MORE HP'S for this guy!!!!!

Buy a DELL!!!!!

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I have the same issue. Its still working but the monitor has come off from the hinges. The repair costs are almost the price of a new laptop. I should have paid attention to the reviews before buying this. Looks like its a very common issue . I will never buy hp again

BarelyEvenUsed · Answer

Had this laptop for not too long about 10 months, barely used it for anything besides Netflix and research, barely used it as it’s tablet mode and it STILL broke, I don’t even have the money to fix it so who knows for how long this will last.

Ranman · Answer

I did within just a few months and it sounds like thousands of others have had the same experience

hoodwinkedHP · Answer

Stay away from HP notebooks . I have had the hinge issue with all three of the previous HP notebooks I have owned.

Absolute rubbish..

HpLaptopHingesCrappy · Answer

Same problem on two HP Envy 360 laptops.  Both treated with care.  Expensive to fix >$300.  Crappy design.

AEGE · Answer

I am having the same issue. Little screws are falling out. Weird, it has not been dropped or anything..

Matt · Answer

I recently had this exact thing happen to me, and I repaired most of it myself. The thing I noticed was that basically all the weight and forces on the screen are put on a thin metal frame piece, which in my case bent and broke. Cost me about $35 for the parts and took about 30 minutes to fix.

HpHingeIssues · Answer

My past 2 computers have been HP and both of them had hinge issues.  The get them repaired is not worth it.  Really cheaper to by a new one.

Plastic, plastic and more plastic!

HP has always been my go to but now I think it is time to make a change.

DickeyF · Answer

Actually the hinges on the X360 are pretty hefty.
It's the plastic mounting inside the back cover that are of poor quality and crack where the hinge attaches, thus pulling the 2.5mm threaded inserts from the plastic.
This happened to my X360 at the 13 month mark, one month beyond warranty. I called HP support and they would not cover it and quoted me $400 plus for repairs.
I fixed it myself for under $100.

Mike · Answer

I've been researching a bit. Have HP Laptops both have hinge problems. due to the mounting.
It seems like many other laptops have similar problems.
 Any suggestions on a decent Laptop?

Lizsandoval · Answer

Avoid this computer, unfortunately Hp hinges on this computer are a nightmare. Exactly at 13 months the left high broke and also broke my screen, I was not longer under warranty and even if you were they will not cover it, I called to get an estimate to repair it was about $500 so not worth it. They don’t admit but this is a defect, I only used my laptop about 1 hour per day and it’s in great shape. Besides this big issue it is a great fast computer. Too bad they didn’t think of adding better quality hinges. So please don’t waste you money and time with This computer

thanusha · Answer

I've had hinge problems with two of my hp laptops and both of the conputers' screens have been damaged and costed a lot of money to fix. Do not buy hp as their hinge design is very unsturdy.

ConcernedConsumer · Answer

I have an HP Envy, I've owned it for 2 years and the left hinge broke, then the right hinge 
 became loose and after a while, the frame of the HP comes loose and I was afraid that the screen 
would slip out which was affecting my screen and I couldn't get anything done and I
can't afford to get it fixed[ Conveniently it broke as soon as the warranty expired.] 
it so I USED FLEX TAPE [ same color as the laptop frame]
and when sit my HP up on my lap I can hear metal sliding across inside the laptop.
The only reason I still have it is because it was a Christmas gift from my husband.
Oh and I tried phoning HP [with no luck, I'm assuming it's because of the pandemic]

Fishman · Answer

Yes, I purchased this computer November 28 2021, the right Hinge broke. I'm trying to get it repaired tonight. I been on the phone with HP tonight HP - ENVY x360 2-in-1 15.6" Touch-Screen Laptop - Intel Core i7 - 12GB Memory - 512GB SSD + 32GB Optane - Natural Silver

Windows 10 Home
Technical details: 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1065G7 processor; 15.6" display; 12GB memory; 512GB solid state drive
Special features: fingerprint reader; touch screen; backlit keyboard
Note: DVD/CD drive not included

Model: 15M-ED0023DX SKU: 6403437 Quantity: 1 Item Total: $855.99 Product Price: $799.99 Sales Tax, Fees & Surcharges: $56.00

HPHater · Answer

Having the exact same problem with my laptop, I will never buy another HP. Can't close the top now since it separated at the right hinge.

Zimm69 · Answer

I google searched for hinge problems with my 1 yr. HP laptop, same model. The screens seems to be coming loose and has 1 inch floppy play when open. When I close, back of the computer base separates a little. I pinch it closed, and seems good, until I open again. Stopped closing at night and just shut down. Then I found this site and read most of your feeds. I will NEVER buy an HP product again, after reading all the complaints. I have a HP desktop, computer is in the screen, and the screen is starting to go bad, after 2 yrs. I always had Dell computers in the past, never should have changed. I'll just pay a little more and go with dell next time.

Ashley · Answer

Yes, the hinge on the left hand side is so tight that it wont convert to 360. The screen broke as a result and now I am sitting in my kitchen with an open laptop replacing the screening and searching for a place to buy replacement hinges. I bought this laptop 2 years ago. Such a disappointment!

Abby · Answer

HP seem to have a universal problem with their hinges, same thing happened twice with my HP Pavilion. I will never buy another HP laptop again

Megha · Answer

Yes, I have the same problem in just 6 months. It is clearly a design flaw as I noticed something amiss since Day 1 but could not understand what it was. The lower side of the laptop comes off like it is going to rip off while opening the screen.

Bobby · Answer

My son's broke the other day.

Denise · Answer

YES!!! Huge issues. Factory repair. sent back to HP... only after a SEVERE discussion. HP had a class action lawsuit fled against them in 2015. Clearly, it was a slap on the wrist, as these hinges continue to malfunction. There are complaints all over the internet, yet they have done NOTHING. My factory repair job has just malfunctioned again. I will not be purchasing another HP

Optimist1 · Answer

It seems like the hinges are not aligned properly. On mine when you open and close the lid, I can feel that the right hinge is not aligned and makes a crackling sound causing the screen to pop out at the right bottom corner. Eventually it cracked the screen and now I cannot even log in with my PIN, I can only login with finger print and once you login screen starts flickering. You can’t do anything with flickering screen. I just send it back to have it repaired. I had purchased extended warranty/care package and was told that it was covered under the warranty. Hopefully I wont have to pay to have it repaired.

Mick · Answer

Mine started happening about 4 months into usage. It has lead to cracked plastic on both sides, left and right, and now the right corner completely makes it almost impossible to shut. The top is completely too heavy for the foundation, or lack thereof. I haven't had time to figure out how to use my extended warranty, and where to go... costco or UPS it somewhere to some HP location. I work on this computer and don't have backup. I bought an extended warranty.

HP Team · Answer

You should not have any issues at all with the hinges. The computer has a one year warranty which covers the hinges as well. It is an all metal design on the hinge so they should hold up to thousands of uses.

“Has anyone had a problem with the hinges on this laptop? Worried about them breaking from flipping it around a lot. I broke the hinge on my current laptop and its not even a 2-in-1 so I am just concerned.”

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