Great video! Thanks heaps for your help... For anyone reading the comments, I was able to disassemble the screen without using heat... very slowly, very carefully... but still, heat is definitely a good idea. Cheers.
Excellent video! Thank you for all the insights, now I know what to do to fix my detached bracket before I end up breaking the glass. As I will be reusing my screen panel and cover after going with epoxy in the bracket, do you think the screen glue would still work enough to put it back together? If not, what would you recommend to use instead? I think VHB double sided tape might work, or is it too thick?
Thanks. It's uncommon to not damage the double sided OEM tape that holds the screen, but if you have it that would hold best. If not, there is a 3M tape specifically for this LCD screen reattachment purpose that you should seek out on eBay or Amazon to be thin enough. The new LCD screens already have this applied as shown in the video.
Here's a couple of affiliate links to help you, that also help the channel in a small way if a purchase is made. ebay.us/GFoVdZ or amzn.to/3pI72zv just choose a width that is closest to the HP OEM tape you found.
Thanks for this break down. I'm going to fix this myself but I have a question since my hinge broke a month ago, now when I tried to use the labtop the screen is glitching making it hard for me to type and click on what I need to do, do you recommend I need to replace the screen assembly as well as the hinged replacement? Thanks in advance
Tough to say, it could just be the connection flexing from the lack of being secure anymore. Or it could be that repeated flex from the lack of this correct hinge placement has damaged the wiring harness. If I had a customer with this complaint, I would inspect for any cracks in the screen glass first. Then I would visually inspect each of the screen wiring harnesses for chafing or similar damage. Finally I would check the connectors themselves. If I couldn't find anything, I would go with replacing the hinge(s) first and re-test.
Okay so finally I got to fixing my labtop, the ifixit tools were extremely helpful, my screen popped off super easy...but my question is where did you purchase the replacement parts?
Same process and approach. Obviously different part numbers, and the specific cable routing and adhesion points will vary from the 13" versions. The hinge design will differ as well.
Am I right in assuming that if I just need to replace the back cover (dropped the laptop, back cover warped, screen is in perfect condition) and not the screen, that I won't need to remove all the cables for the webcam? Basically, just separate the screen from the back cover (using the spudgers and whatnot), unplug the wifi cable, remove the screws from the hinges, and swap out the back?
You'll have to do all the steps I do for the replacement back cover in this video. But the webcam isn't attached to the metal cover part no. You will have to remove and reattach WiFi antenna adhesive, hinge bracket screws, WiFi cable routing etc that I show doing. You'll need to be careful with the LCD screen adhesive since you're reusing the screen. In this video I was pretty aggressive with it since I knew the screen was going to be replaced.
Hi there! I've just got a laptop like this one and it had the same broken hinge mount issue, do you know if it's possible just to replace the broken display panel glass from the lcd screen? i have found some with very good prices and i haven't found anything on the internet talking about that.
Like with an Apple iPhone, the panel glass is fused with the digitizer and LCD assembly because of the touch functionality in these HP Envy units. So panel glass cannot be replaced separately without special equipment to first separate, and then re-fuse, the assembly together like factory. Not something for the DIYer or even the average repair shops to handle imo. Listings for parts like this are kinda scammy as they never explain you need $$ in extra gear to use the cheaper part. ;-)
I'm having the hinge problem on an HP Envy x360 15M-ee0013dx. The brackets broke off where the screws go in, do I have to replace the entire back plate for the screen or is there a way just to replace that bracket? It does not have the little metal ones pictured here.
You _might_ be able to re-epoxy the brackets back onto the cover, if that's all that you have broken there. The hinge screws onto the bracket, the bracket is expoxied to the cover (at least the Envy models this video covers are assembled in this manner). Typically though there is more than just this wrong, depending on how long the problem has not gotten repair attention. If the cover is bent, or the hinge is also broken, or the screw threads are stripped, etc then you have to replace the whole cover.
@@DrShock thanks for the heads up, I figured that would be the case. I'm already replacing the screen due to the damage this hinge issue caused. On the backplate of the 15.6" models are two cables leading up to some bars labeled AUX (left) and MAIN (right) with some copper squaring. I've done some digging but there just doesn't seem to be enough information on my model, so I can't figure out what these are for or if they're necessary in replacing the backplate. I've noticed replacement plates have a line on them marking where they should go, do you have any clues about this? I would try to fiddle with them but they seem firmly attached and I'm not sure if I'd need a soldering iron to put them on the new plate.
I've not seen that particular model, so not familiar with what those leads are used for. But usually the leads in this area are antennae related - Wi-Fi in most cases. With copper adhesive strips like the model I've shown in this vid. If the top cover is made from aluminum it's unlikely to be soldered on, perhaps a conductive epoxy instead. If the top cover is magnetic (ferrous metal) then it may very well be soldered on.
This is a question for the seller of the display. You'll have to make sure the connectors line up with the touch version, and are of the same pinout. HP used different motherboards in these ENVY laptops so some may support both display types, others may not.
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Thank you. I have a customer who just came to me with this issue. I will see what it looks like and reply with my fix after I see what the damage is.
Great video! Thanks heaps for your help...
For anyone reading the comments, I was able to disassemble the screen without using heat... very slowly, very carefully... but still, heat is definitely a good idea.
Cheers.
This is my second Hp laptop that the hinge has broken causing my screen to pop out, never again will I buy an HP.
Excellent video! Thank you for all the insights, now I know what to do to fix my detached bracket before I end up breaking the glass. As I will be reusing my screen panel and cover after going with epoxy in the bracket, do you think the screen glue would still work enough to put it back together? If not, what would you recommend to use instead? I think VHB double sided tape might work, or is it too thick?
Thanks. It's uncommon to not damage the double sided OEM tape that holds the screen, but if you have it that would hold best. If not, there is a 3M tape specifically for this LCD screen reattachment purpose that you should seek out on eBay or Amazon to be thin enough. The new LCD screens already have this applied as shown in the video.
@@DrShock Any clues on how to search for that special tape? Around how thick should it be?
Here's a couple of affiliate links to help you, that also help the channel in a small way if a purchase is made. ebay.us/GFoVdZ or amzn.to/3pI72zv just choose a width that is closest to the HP OEM tape you found.
@@DrShock Thank you!
My laptop just broke in the exact same way just in time for finals 😭😭😭
Nice job!
Thanks for this break down. I'm going to fix this myself but I have a question since my hinge broke a month ago, now when I tried to use the labtop the screen is glitching making it hard for me to type and click on what I need to do, do you recommend I need to replace the screen assembly as well as the hinged replacement?
Thanks in advance
Tough to say, it could just be the connection flexing from the lack of being secure anymore. Or it could be that repeated flex from the lack of this correct hinge placement has damaged the wiring harness. If I had a customer with this complaint, I would inspect for any cracks in the screen glass first. Then I would visually inspect each of the screen wiring harnesses for chafing or similar damage. Finally I would check the connectors themselves. If I couldn't find anything, I would go with replacing the hinge(s) first and re-test.
I truly appreciate your response. I'll be sure to stay aware of what you've mentioned.....will let you know how it goes 😉
Okay so finally I got to fixing my labtop, the ifixit tools were extremely helpful, my screen popped off super easy...but my question is where did you purchase the replacement parts?
Links are in the description of this video.
I have the 15-in version with the same problems. Is the procedure for removing the panel different?
Same process and approach. Obviously different part numbers, and the specific cable routing and adhesion points will vary from the 13" versions. The hinge design will differ as well.
Am I right in assuming that if I just need to replace the back cover (dropped the laptop, back cover warped, screen is in perfect condition) and not the screen, that I won't need to remove all the cables for the webcam? Basically, just separate the screen from the back cover (using the spudgers and whatnot), unplug the wifi cable, remove the screws from the hinges, and swap out the back?
You'll have to do all the steps I do for the replacement back cover in this video. But the webcam isn't attached to the metal cover part no.
You will have to remove and reattach WiFi antenna adhesive, hinge bracket screws, WiFi cable routing etc that I show doing. You'll need to be careful with the LCD screen adhesive since you're reusing the screen. In this video I was pretty aggressive with it since I knew the screen was going to be replaced.
Hi there! I've just got a laptop like this one and it had the same broken hinge mount issue, do you know if it's possible just to replace the broken display panel glass from the lcd screen? i have found some with very good prices and i haven't found anything on the internet talking about that.
Like with an Apple iPhone, the panel glass is fused with the digitizer and LCD assembly because of the touch functionality in these HP Envy units. So panel glass cannot be replaced separately without special equipment to first separate, and then re-fuse, the assembly together like factory. Not something for the DIYer or even the average repair shops to handle imo. Listings for parts like this are kinda scammy as they never explain you need $$ in extra gear to use the cheaper part. ;-)
@@DrShock Thank you for the clarification! That's what i was most afraid of. I'll end up buying the entire display screen assembly. Thanks again!
I'm having the hinge problem on an HP Envy x360 15M-ee0013dx. The brackets broke off where the screws go in, do I have to replace the entire back plate for the screen or is there a way just to replace that bracket? It does not have the little metal ones pictured here.
You _might_ be able to re-epoxy the brackets back onto the cover, if that's all that you have broken there. The hinge screws onto the bracket, the bracket is expoxied to the cover (at least the Envy models this video covers are assembled in this manner).
Typically though there is more than just this wrong, depending on how long the problem has not gotten repair attention. If the cover is bent, or the hinge is also broken, or the screw threads are stripped, etc then you have to replace the whole cover.
@@DrShock thanks for the heads up, I figured that would be the case. I'm already replacing the screen due to the damage this hinge issue caused.
On the backplate of the 15.6" models are two cables leading up to some bars labeled AUX (left) and MAIN (right) with some copper squaring. I've done some digging but there just doesn't seem to be enough information on my model, so I can't figure out what these are for or if they're necessary in replacing the backplate. I've noticed replacement plates have a line on them marking where they should go, do you have any clues about this? I would try to fiddle with them but they seem firmly attached and I'm not sure if I'd need a soldering iron to put them on the new plate.
I've not seen that particular model, so not familiar with what those leads are used for. But usually the leads in this area are antennae related - Wi-Fi in most cases. With copper adhesive strips like the model I've shown in this vid. If the top cover is made from aluminum it's unlikely to be soldered on, perhaps a conductive epoxy instead. If the top cover is magnetic (ferrous metal) then it may very well be soldered on.
can i hook up a 13.3_30 pin_non-touch display to it ,,,, since touch screen is expensive here
This is a question for the seller of the display. You'll have to make sure the connectors line up with the touch version, and are of the same pinout. HP used different motherboards in these ENVY laptops so some may support both display types, others may not.
@@DrShock no problem then , i will try to find the exact model.... i just hope that its fit in back chassis