Thanks for the video. I'm a 72 yr old crafty Grandma. My like new Lenovo idea pad 5 broke last mo, left hinge. I followed your example. Removed all the broken pcs. Loosened the tension on hinges, it was crazy tight. Added tiny drop of sewing machine oil. Perfect now. Ace Hardware had the tiny bolts n tiny drill bit. I didn't use JB weld. I used my favorite black E6000 glue to build up under the hinge. Waited 48 hs. It gets like hard rubber. Drilled the 3 holes, covered the screen w cardboard while working. It worked, looks just like yours. A good teacher makes for good students, even if they are 72... Plus I have great tools I usually use for making jewelry. Tiny tools worked best, like my bead crimper to loosen hinge tension. Who knew! Lenovo? Never NEVER again.
Sounds good. I wouldn't loosen the tension though, because then the screen starts flopping over. It's not Lenovo, but this specific model that's bad. I've been fixing so many of them.
Thanks so much for this. Worked for my IdeaPad 5 and kept me from having to replace it. A couple notes that may help others. Both my hinges broke, so I decided to just epoxy the hinges back, set the computer with them where I wanted, and let them harden before continuing with re-assembly. I'm not sure I would have been able to do all that manipulation and keep the hinges where I wanted them with the wet epoxy. I used some masking tape but skipped all the saran wrap stuff. I think this made the repair much easier (and my bezel fit back fine). However, the risks here would be the bezel might not snap back perfectly and, being my first time, I was a bit sloppier with the JB Weld than in this video (but it worked). I suspect I might have a little trouble replacing the screen or what not if I had too...but, frankly, this computer is 2.5 years old and I'm not willing to dump any real money into this design. But, I am also not a pro being paid to make a repair, I was just trying to get my computer back to serviceable and where the screen wasn't just disconnected from the the laptop. Thanks again.
Yeah, if you completely remove the screen and let it set before reassembling, it's a lot easier, but I only do that if the hinges have the raised bumps to keep them aligned properly. The saranwrap makes sure that they are in place and removable in the future.
@@ItsBinhRepaired I'm sure yours is a better repair. Thanks again for the instructions. This computer wouldn't be useable as something that can be moved without it...and it just cost me some JB Weld and toothpicks. I'm a bit disappointed in Lenovo for this design flaw though. I've had a lot of ThinkPads over the years. I suppose that is where I should stay with Lenovo. But even my wife's new T14 doesn't feel as robust as any of our previous ThinkPads from various lines (X, R, T). Starting to wonder if they are worth it. I'm curious what you think the most durable lines are? Latitude? Something else?
I did this repair on this laptop. I removed the battery to stop the laptop from turning on all the time. You get better access with the back off the laptop as well. I set the laptop on the back of the screen and had the keyboard sit vertically and used weight to hold the repair together while it set. Letting it set while open eliminates the saran wrap step.
Still being appreciated, was able to fix my Lenovo IdeaPad5 RHS hinge, the difference I took was to remove the battery, tape where necessary then use the JB weld to adhere the hinge to the lid, apply weight, a stack of books to the right height positioned adjacent the vertical keyboard base of the laptop & a dumb bell weight(5kg) bridging to keep hinge in the fixed position. FINALLY after 24hrs curing reassembling the bezel. Only issue with this approach was the small plastic part that fell out it wouldn't clip back into place so just left it out, cosmetically still looks like a bought one. Many thanks
19 months old, mostly a stay at home computer and the right hinge broke away. Crappiest quality PC I have ever owned. Will not likely ever buy Lenovo again.
@@ItsBinhRepaired almost every laptop brands only has good build quality on their business lineup ( lenovo with their thinkpad, dell with their latitude, or hp with their elitebook )
My Ideal pad5 just got this issue today right after the warranty expired in month 13. My old Lenovo lasted over 7 years with the same failure mode but I was not disappointed as it served me well. I feel the quality of Lenovo is going down. My old Lenovo had a better keyboard and the display contrast was much-much better. Will probably think twice about getting a Lenovo again. This is a good opportunity for me to use my brand new MacBook Pro depreciating in its original box as I am so used to Windows.
Thank you so much sir, this took me alot more than 40 min tho. I got everything but just assembling the bezel was torture it took me like 2 hours but it worked. thank you so much honesty lenvo needs better hinge supports
I am having the same issue with this right now... Still 1 month left from the 2 years warranty. Let's see if and how they fix this for me. I will update you. Thank you for your video!
@@ItsBinhRepaired I spoke with Lenovo support today, and they said they know this is a common problem for this model; thus, the repair is cost-free. But I also asked what happens after the warranty expires, and the answer was: "then we will no longer repair this problem for free." So, although this is a production flaw that they should probably always repair free of charge, they will not when the warranty expires. The suggestion was that I extend my warranty...
@@ItsBinhRepaired I sent it to a Lenovo repair center (via UPS), and I was informed that they finished the repair and sent it back. So, I should have it back anytime now. But, based on what I see they repaired (LCD Bezel L 81YK_PL_GREY, LCD Cover L 81YK PL_GREY, Strip Cover L 81YQ BK TEX), I am afraid I will soon have the same issue. If the first two parts are made from the same plastic, then I don't have good hopes the repair will last. But, fingers crossed that this will not happen again! In any case, they did fix it (I live in The Netherlands, maybe there are different ways the different local Lenovo subsidiaries function?)
Mine got the same issue after 15 months. I barely open/close my laptop, also the left side of the hinge. I am amazed how Lenovo can deliver that kind of consistency in build quality. All are broken after one year. I don't think I'll buy any Lenovo product anymore.
Thanks anyways. To help orient the viewer to what you are doing, it helps to give a general overview explanation of the problem & the solution, & the logic behind the chosen solution, before proceeding into details. For me, there was a lot of talk, but not about what I needed, to understand why you were doing what you were doing. I'm sure you are a good repair tech; I just needed you to orient me. Clarity is #1. Thanks anyways. Blessings.
@@ItsBinhRepaired I mean like you would learn in school, on giving a presentation, to make instructions very clear. I took speech class, where we had to try to give instructions to other people, to help them follow. We all graded each other. I'd fail you on orienting me to what you are doing. You need to start with giving people very clear instructions to orient people to what you are doing, putting it in context & at each step in the process. It's about being basic, & clear. You tell a lot about answering the door instead. Describe the broken part better.... how it connects normally. What it normally looks like. How should the broken part connect? Why would i use jb weld in place of the screws? You did not orient me at all to what you were doing.
@cchemmes-seeseeart3948 um, then I would give you an F in comprehension and intuition. You can see the other unbroken side to know how it goes together and how it used to be. I've also mentioned how these keep breaking so you should know that putting it the way it was before will just result in another broken hinge mount. Not only that, but you'll need a replacement screen cover as well as need to remove the screen and everything mounted to it. You think someone taught me all this stuff? People need to use their brains at least a little, which it sounds like you're unable to do? Not everything needs explaining. You can breathe without someone explaining why and how you need to breathe. Explanation on how or why to use jbweld is unnecessary. Just follow the dang instructions...
@@ItsBinhRepaired I actually just fixed my own laptops. I've done things like graduate from college with magna cum laude honors. And I'm just giving you sincere, true feedback as a user of your video, of serious problems I encountered, that kept me from finding any benefit to it. What you want to do with that input is up to you. You can keep making videos that fail to truly help people, or consider the feedback to make a great video. It's your prerogative if you want to attack viewers, alienate people who would support you, & were trying to learn from you. You clearly prefer to attack & ignore feedback. It's what you call lose lose. Lose video. Lose response. Good luck with that. Have a great day. Blessings. Peace. Love wins.
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Awesome, glad it helped. Yeah... very bad design. If you haven't already, please like and subscribe so others can find my videos and possibly consider watching a few others to get the algorithm to recommend my channel. Thanks!
Thanks for the video. Question, if DIY'ing this, couldn't I just leave the bezel and other plastic piece off until the epoxy is set? Then just reassemble as normal. Or am I missing something?
Thanks so much for this! I seemed to have successfully re-attached my laptop hinge. But I have a minor problem. The hinge cover won't snap back and it appears that its small plastic clips were broken when I tried removing them earlier. I still have the pieces though but I don't know if I should glue them back or what. Any help is appreciated!
Loosen the tension on both or the other one will break next. Utube has a good diy video. If it's over 5 yr old glue it w 3 or 4 tiny drops of super glue Jel.... After you loosen tension
I ended up drilling through the holes and the back of the lid and screwed it together using #2x1/4" screws and nuts. Don't do it this way unless you have a mini drill press. I bought a drill press stand that had a 1.69" diameter collar that was compatible with my drill from skil (model 6445).
I just gave this a shot knowing its tricky, the three screws inner/inboard on the left hinge were all broken off with the brass inserts snapped off. But after getting JB in there and set up to dry/cure, i hit the start button to see if screen was still functional and looks like it's screwed up good and whole machine wont start up correctly now either. I knew it was a possibility going in. But what a great laptop with such a HUGE design flaw. Time to look for a better option as much as I liked this Lenovo, I can't spend more money on their poorly design stuff.
@@ItsBinhRepaired No I didn’t want to risk that , and I just stuck with taking the screen ring off which is how I’m pretty sure the screen got broken. But on the bright side I did get the hinge fixed well with the JB weld, but it was a risky surgery, and the patient had a stroke 😝. But I can plug in to an external monitor via the hdmi and have everything backed up. I’m done with Lenovo and looking at simplifying life and going to an iPad 9th gen 10.2” with Smart Keyboard. I really liked Lenovo but got 2.5 yrs out of the Ideapad that was not cheap. It’s a design flaw that should be warrantied.
Hey, could you explain in more detail what to do if I want to disconnect the screen? You said something about pressing the power button for 15 seconds, but a what point do I do this? I tried fixing my laptop and used a different 2 component glue which apparently wasn't strong enough, so now I need to do it again using JB Weld. But I need to scratch out the old glue leftovers first...So, for that I want to disconnect the screen because it's probably much easier to do it then. Thanks in advance!
@@ItsBinhRepaired yeah I have to admit i didn't really take a closer look at my glue when I bought it. I've already looked through lots of your videos but I never saw you explaining it in detail (might have missed it)
hey thanks for this video- was really helpful on seeing what the issue was and it’s easy to say that lenovo sucks, but when the hinge broke off at the same time the display was messed up and i believe one of the display connectors broke, and the screen wouldn’t turn on, tried to move them around a bit to see if they would reconnect but didn’t have much luck there, not sure where to go on here tbh, should I just replace the screen entirely- or just try and find a way to reconnect the cables (the screen doesn’t have any external damage except from cable), thanks so much
I got this EXACT same issue. I was still within warrenty so I contacted Lenovo and their response was that "This is not a known issue. This must have been caused by improper usage."... Like are you supposed to never open/close a LAPTOP?!? This is so ridiculous.
@@icheered tell them you have this video, proving hundreds of thousands are having the same issue. I've probably repaired close to 100 of them myself...
@@ItsBinhRepaired I just spoke to the customer service and their stance is that "A lot of other people having the problem does not make it a manufacturing issue as others may have (slightly) other models which means their experience is not relevant to this situation"...
@icheered ask them if they want more proof with other models. Lol... they need to be sued. Definitely lying through their teeth! Laptop Notebook Computer Hinge Replacement Repair Videos: th-cam.com/play/PLSSiYX-ta7appmfpgvi4_qXzPn8FZ734P.html
Thank you so much for this guide. I did it just like you said and unfortunately the JB weld didn't hold at all. The moment I opened the laptop, it cracked again. I used brand new JB weld and let it dry for over 24 hours. One thing I'm noticing is the hinge is *very* stiff. I can't move it by hand at all, I have to get leverage. Have you done this repair again since this video? Have you attempted anything to loosen up the hinge a little bit?
Might need more jbweld to go around the hinge. I've had to repair so many of this model for broken hinges. Only one came back because I didn't put enough jbweld.
@@ItsBinhRepaired Thank you for the reply. I gave it another shot and really slathered the JB Weld on. I figured it's either this or the thing is trash so I might as well do it. I covered the entire hinge on the back side and let it dry for closer to 36 hours but you know what? It's actually holding now. I've opened and closed a few times with no creaks and I think it's ready to go. We'll see if it lasts long term. Thank you again! I sent you a little bit on Venmo since this really saved us a lot of money. We can return the replacement laptop we bought.
Thank you for the video. My lenovo idea pad wont open literally and when i try to open its making a cracking sound when i peek on it the bezel on the lower part are coming off. I don't know what to do. Can I use oil on the hinges? Thank you for answering in advance.
I've had the same issue, some plastic bits have come out and when I try to open it, I hear cracking sound and it only opens upto a certain angle, the plastic part you put in the end has also come out, should I place it back where it was? This is what the hinge looks like now: snipboard.io/UpLKXz.jpg Please help!
My right hinge broke, and I brought it to the repair company I brought it from. They told me that a judge approved a class action law suit for this model. Do you have any information on this? I definitely want to get in on this. Thanks!
Thank you so much for this video! One of my hinges is broken and I’m going to try to repair it however the hinge itself seems totally stuck and unable to move at all. I tried putting some WD-40 on it and it still isn’t budging… any suggestions?
@@ItsBinhRepaired Okay! I think I’m just going to try to jb weld it in the position it’s in right now. I wasn’t able to move it around with pliers but I’m hoping once it’s all cured it’ll start bending. Thank you so much again for this easy to follow tutorial!
I tried to do this but had gotten JB weld epoxy instead and I ended up damaging the screen. Probably squeezed too hard when trying to get it in place. Do you think it's not worth fixing anymore? I made a little bit of a mess because both hinges were broken, but the tabs are grabbable and the wire and cable is okay
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First i want to thank you for this great explaination, but i want know if i bought a new back lid replacment will it fix the problem or it will keep repeating?
Thanks a lot for this video! I repaired my daughters laptop hinge, the laptop is identical to the one in the video and it had the exact same issue. The only issue I have, is that the bezel is now not snapping completely into place near the repaired hinge. But thats because I let the epoxy harden before mounting the bezel again: i was too concerned that by shutting the laptop prior to curing the hinge/screen position woiuld have shifted. However I should have positioned the bezel and close the laptop prior to curing like you showed in the video to prevent this. Nevertheless: It is barely visible and I am glad she can use her laptop again. But indeed. What a sh*tty construction. Next laptop won't be a Lenovo. The one thing I did as an extra, was to apply a few droplets of oil in the hinge, which seems to loosen it a bit. Hopefully this helps to prevent breaking the other hinge and the repaired one because of excessive force. *edit* And of course, now the other hinge has snapped off. Luckily, I still have the JB weld. The repair should take so much shorter, since I have "experience" now. Again. Never a Lenovo again.
@Jane Doe you'll have to watch and decide if it's something you can do or not. Whether someone else could do it or not does not affect your ability to do something.
Tried this tutorial and wasn't able to remove the screws of the hinge, so I directly applied araldite(alternative for JB Weld in my country)without removing the screws and the repair lasted only for a while. Tried the same thing again without removing the screws and applied araldite again. Will this work?
Lenovo ==utter garbage left hinge broke in November ,one month of warrantee left ,fair enough they fixed it. one month out of warrantee the right hinge went, I repaired it with visible 2mm bolts ,not a nice sight but will never break again .Now the replaced hinge went and smashed the screen.... never but Lenovo again.
Hi Binh! Thanks for this video!! I'm attempting to fix my grandma's laptop, but I'm a little confused. This is probably a dumb question, but which part is actually the hinge? Both sides of the laptop I'm working on are broken, so the screen can't even stand up on its own, but I'm scared to apply the epoxy to the metal piece with the screws in it and attach it to the screen because I can't get that metal piece on either side to bend down. Does this make sense? Like I don't understand how the laptop will be able to close again because won't it just be stuck open at a 90-degree angle? :-(
@@ItsBinhRepaired Ah! Okay, watching this video did help!! I think my hinges are just super fucking tight because I can't get them to budge with just my fingers. Gonna mix my epoxy stuff now and try applying it. Pray for me!
Thanks for the video broo, I'm also facing the same issue but i already calimed my ADP warranty for small camera connection cable this year, will they provide the service again? if not , can i use my laptop gently for some time as i need to work on this for next few weeks, plz respond ASAP bro....
Does this work on the IdeaPad 5 15ALC05 too? But the glue near my hinches are not strong enough to hold the screen in place. And most of the clips at my bottem of the screen are broken, i closed the laptop on accident and the clips broke. Ill love it if you could provide me help or advise
@@ItsBinhRepaired So its te same process but i only need to replace the front nozzle, do you maybe know if the glue strips come with the nozzle (I am gonna repair it by myself and i never repaired anything so sorry if i ask too much questions 😅😅. And keep the great videos up👍👍👍👍
@@ItsBinhRepaired I am not sure whats its called but the plastic thingy arround the screen (Replacement part no.5B30S18941) if you dont know what i mean
hi and unfortunately ive got the same problem and also the left hinge can i solve the problem from its roots and buy a lenovo thinkbook back bcs its aluminum ?
One of my hinges broke off from the computer as it tightened up- not a problem as I know how to fix but one of the (potentially) copper sheets connected to a tab (right tab with wire attatched) is breaking. Really not sure what to do, if I just fix the hinge and cover it up? I will either need to fix this asap or get a new one as I have to use it everyday for school. Currently backing all of my coursework and essays onto a separate drive because I’m worried it’ll stop working at any moment
@@ItsBinhRepaired wasn’t too sure- they are copper coloured/ tried to search up but can’t find what kind of metal it actually is. Flimsy sheet but definitely metal
My Ideapad 5 screen hinge broke while on a trip. I had to take all of the little screws out that hold the screen on in order to rubberband the screen in the closed position to bring it back home from the trip. Some how all of the screws got lost. (go figure) Do you happen to know how I can replace all of the screws that hold the screen to the hinges? Or what size screws they are?
I brought 3 of these flawed laptops for my family and 2 of them have broken just like the video showed. The right side of the screen broke first. So furious
Hi :) So I tried the jbWeld, it worked on the right hinge, but the left one broke out again. So I just redid it and will let it dry for two days. I want to loosen the hinge tension as well though, and apply some oil of some sort. So I have 2 questions: 1. What sort of oil/lubricant would be the best to use on the hinges? 2. When I opened the back, the bolts on my hinges dont have nuts to tighten. I tried with pliers but they slip off. When I googled the hinges of this model (IdeaPad 5 15ARE05) it just seems like they are missing. Like Lenovo assembled the laptop wrong and just left them out. Can I buy new ones to attach so I can loosen the hinges? If I can do you know what size they would be? I would be so thankful for you help!
You should never mess with the hinge tightness or the screen will just flop over. They weld it in place at the tightness it's supposed to be. You can add any lubricating oil, even motor oil works.
@@ItsBinhRepaired oh really? I saw many videos about loosening the screw a quarter of the way and it helped. And in your videos I can see the nut that would be used. My laptop is just missing that. Which is super weird. But then maybe I'll just take it to a repair shop. Thanks :)
I did this using JBweld half a year ago, today it broke again, the same side I fixed with JBweld, is there any way to remove the layer of JBweld from the hinge to repair it again ?
Lenovo Yoga has similar hinge issue. Mine was / is particularly bad. First month of ownership of brand new Yodo according to the "geek squad" the pinbal-ish sound in my fan was from "plastic debris" inside the computer. Origin unknown. Shortly thereafter there was this "crunching of 'glass sand' "sound, every time I picked up the laptop or even worse when I would open and close it. Then my touchscreen stopped working. Then the hinge somehow came out from the top without (to my surprise) breaking the screen. Then my cats closed my screen when it was left open(because I could / should obviously not close it at this point) one night... I'm fairly certain they were watching kitty porn... and in the a.m. when I saw my screen shut I gasped in panic and when my genius friend saw me do that she was like "what?!..." and opened the screen thinking there was something horrible on it which caused me to shut it (which I didn't) but before I could blink she had just opened it up to a uber cringy grinding sound that was oh-so-familiar and a small pop which, as you have likely guessed was my screen. So I went into the kitchen and grabbed a meat cleaver (I am a vegetarian so I was happy to finally get to use it) and I cut out my genius friends heart the way that mine felt like it was at that moment. Threw her body into the canal where an octopus and a shark fought over her. Bye bye (you're welcome world) ... And when I turned my attention back to my computer I was shocked to see that the screen still worked... And it still does with no interference save for a darker diffuse line up the right side about 2.5 inches in. I guess I was a bit harsh on my friend, but trust me someone was going to eliminate her at some point anyway... If they can ever get a class action lawsuit going for these effing defective parts in Lenovo's I will be sure to ask the attorneys to include that any act-of-passion murders caused by the numerous defects would be the fault of the manufacturer and NOT of the user. I just can't seem to find where any of the investigations into them resulted in anything... Does anyone know?
The plastic pieces on the back of my Lenovo are completely cracked, could I meticulously follow these same steps? My screen is also starting to get damaged and the front panel is broken at the hinges so they're exposed. At this point I'm really just trying to get into the laptop for one last run to move my files to a USB drive. It sucks since I like to have a portable device for my art programs but in the meantime I can just use my PC. I have a really old HP laptop that I might completely software reset for my college courses but it still kinda sucks that the person who marketed this model of laptop to me neglected to mention the fragility of the hinges , especially since I travel with my laptop a loooooot
I have a dell and the sides are coming off and when i slightly move the screen it falls down i'm not sure how to fix it. Its not the same as your laptop and its getting worse eachday is there a way to contact you I can send you a photo and maybe you can tell me how to fix it.
Personally I would have taken the extra time to get the complete screen of the base of the laptop. You get so much more space to work, that in the end it will not have cost extra time or might have even saved time....
You can do it. Be patient and take your time. Remember to unplug the internal battery to be safe. It's somewhat easier, but longer, to completely remove the entire screen assembly from the notebook (which means opening the notebook , unscrewing the hinges, disconnecting the battery, display connector and wireless cables).
@@ItsBinhRepaired Thx, I think Lenovo will fix it this time. Problem is I liked the laptop and recommended it to my inlaws. Probably will end up having to jbweld that one at some point. :)
Hey guess what? The same hinge broke again. With it living on the kitchen tabled being babied even more being aware of this defect. Lenovo has lost me as a future customer.
@@ItsBinhRepaired I don't mind the screws :) I just need to be able to transport my laptop. And screws with metal reinforcement might be a more longterm solution incase the plastic breaks out again?
I would like to get in on this Class Action Lawsuit please! This just happened to my Lenovo. I've had it maybe a year and a half. Can someone PLEASE sell something that lasts longer? I've never even dropped this IdeaPad.
From my expereience: almost all the Lenovo Ideapad have a weak hinge design, and all hp 14 series. Only have 2 screw mounting and a cheap plastics, no reinforment at all. I buy Lenovo laptop, buy a Thinkpad, especially T/P/X Series, they have a good and better hinge design.
If you let it dry first and accidentally put too much, the bezel won't go back on flat. Yeah, definitely should be a recall. I've repaired so many of these.
Anyway to use this with a monitor, no way for me to fix that right hinge, it is almost frozen solid, but i did get it open to about an angle that it can sit on a desk, just cant close it for transport.. idea pad 5 15 16gb 512Gb - seems to be a wasted device unless i can hook up keyboard and monitor externally and just use it as a desktop -
@@ItsBinhRepaired I was looking into ideapad (3 or may be 5) they told me it's full metal body laptop. Does having full metal body reduces the chances of hinge problem.
@@ItsBinhRepaired the frame started coming out and i was able to see the gum in between so how is it possible to just attach the frame with out gum after the repair? And inside the flue which you used to replace the screws what are those and how much does it cost? This is the second time My frame got detached first time it's covered under warranty and they didn't agree for replacement but now warranty was expired and i dont want to spend any money for design issues 700 dollars a year back.
My Idea Pad Flex 5 is only two years and two months old; two months out of Costco's warranty. The hinge is causing problems with the screen's pixels and pulling the screen apart. In the past twenty years I've used nine different laptops - this is the *only* one I've encountered with mechanical problems. This laptop is Chinese crap! Get a better-quality laptop! (HP has a better hinge system that runs across the width of the screen - and my wife's Apple lasted ten years.)
Thanks for the video. I'm a 72 yr old crafty Grandma. My like new Lenovo idea pad 5 broke last mo, left hinge. I followed your example. Removed all the broken pcs. Loosened the tension on hinges, it was crazy tight. Added tiny drop of sewing machine oil. Perfect now. Ace Hardware had the tiny bolts n tiny drill bit. I didn't use JB weld. I used my favorite black E6000 glue to build up under the hinge. Waited 48 hs. It gets like hard rubber. Drilled the 3 holes, covered the screen w cardboard while working. It worked, looks just like yours. A good teacher makes for good students, even if they are 72... Plus I have great tools I usually use for making jewelry. Tiny tools worked best, like my bead crimper to loosen hinge tension. Who knew!
Lenovo? Never NEVER again.
Sounds good. I wouldn't loosen the tension though, because then the screen starts flopping over. It's not Lenovo, but this specific model that's bad. I've been fixing so many of them.
@@ItsBinhRepairedYoga's too
@@kennaortega3708 :/
Mine is the right hinge…it just randomly broke
@@KrazyGamer25 yup
Thanks so much for this. Worked for my IdeaPad 5 and kept me from having to replace it.
A couple notes that may help others. Both my hinges broke, so I decided to just epoxy the hinges back, set the computer with them where I wanted, and let them harden before continuing with re-assembly. I'm not sure I would have been able to do all that manipulation and keep the hinges where I wanted them with the wet epoxy. I used some masking tape but skipped all the saran wrap stuff. I think this made the repair much easier (and my bezel fit back fine). However, the risks here would be the bezel might not snap back perfectly and, being my first time, I was a bit sloppier with the JB Weld than in this video (but it worked). I suspect I might have a little trouble replacing the screen or what not if I had too...but, frankly, this computer is 2.5 years old and I'm not willing to dump any real money into this design.
But, I am also not a pro being paid to make a repair, I was just trying to get my computer back to serviceable and where the screen wasn't just disconnected from the the laptop. Thanks again.
Yeah, if you completely remove the screen and let it set before reassembling, it's a lot easier, but I only do that if the hinges have the raised bumps to keep them aligned properly. The saranwrap makes sure that they are in place and removable in the future.
@@ItsBinhRepaired I'm sure yours is a better repair. Thanks again for the instructions. This computer wouldn't be useable as something that can be moved without it...and it just cost me some JB Weld and toothpicks.
I'm a bit disappointed in Lenovo for this design flaw though. I've had a lot of ThinkPads over the years. I suppose that is where I should stay with Lenovo. But even my wife's new T14 doesn't feel as robust as any of our previous ThinkPads from various lines (X, R, T). Starting to wonder if they are worth it.
I'm curious what you think the most durable lines are? Latitude? Something else?
@@gregv1776 ThinkPad T line is most robust. Not sure if they charged things.
I did this repair on this laptop. I removed the battery to stop the laptop from turning on all the time. You get better access with the back off the laptop as well. I set the laptop on the back of the screen and had the keyboard sit vertically and used weight to hold the repair together while it set. Letting it set while open eliminates the saran wrap step.
If saranwrap step is essential for the bezel to set properly
Still being appreciated, was able to fix my Lenovo IdeaPad5 RHS hinge, the difference I took was to remove the battery, tape where necessary then use the JB weld to adhere the hinge to the lid, apply weight, a stack of books to the right height positioned adjacent the vertical keyboard base of the laptop & a dumb bell weight(5kg) bridging to keep hinge in the fixed position. FINALLY after 24hrs curing reassembling the bezel. Only issue with this approach was the small plastic part that fell out it wouldn't clip back into place so just left it out, cosmetically still looks like a bought one. Many thanks
Awesome!
19 months old, mostly a stay at home computer and the right hinge broke away. Crappiest quality PC I have ever owned. Will not likely ever buy Lenovo again.
It's not Lenovo, it's this specific model. Their ThinkPad business line is amazing
@@ItsBinhRepaired almost every laptop brands only has good build quality on their business lineup ( lenovo with their thinkpad, dell with their latitude, or hp with their elitebook )
Thank you for video!
I started disassembling from bottom cover (with Torx screws), completely removed the hinge and used cyanoacrylate glue.
Hmmm I don't think that'll hold strong enough.
My Ideal pad5 just got this issue today right after the warranty expired in month 13. My old Lenovo lasted over 7 years with the same failure mode but I was not disappointed as it served me well. I feel the quality of Lenovo is going down. My old Lenovo had a better keyboard and the display contrast was much-much better. Will probably think twice about getting a Lenovo again. This is a good opportunity for me to use my brand new MacBook Pro depreciating in its original box as I am so used to Windows.
Yeah, the designs are getting worse and worse
Exactly, it happened right after 1 year. But with Costco I'm getting another year warranty but we'll see how my claim goes.
How did it go?
Thank you so much sir, this took me alot more than 40 min tho. I got everything but just assembling the bezel was torture it took me like 2 hours but it worked. thank you so much honesty lenvo needs better hinge supports
Yeah, all this thin bezel nonsense needs to stop.
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@@birbpal9373 yeah... so many broken hinge mounts.
@@ItsBinhRepaired thanks again tho, without this i wouldnt be able to fix it
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I am having the same issue with this right now... Still 1 month left from the 2 years warranty. Let's see if and how they fix this for me. I will update you. Thank you for your video!
They likely won't, but we'll see
@@ItsBinhRepaired I spoke with Lenovo support today, and they said they know this is a common problem for this model; thus, the repair is cost-free. But I also asked what happens after the warranty expires, and the answer was: "then we will no longer repair this problem for free." So, although this is a production flaw that they should probably always repair free of charge, they will not when the warranty expires. The suggestion was that I extend my warranty...
Other people said they called it physical damage
@@ItsBinhRepaired I sent it to a Lenovo repair center (via UPS), and I was informed that they finished the repair and sent it back. So, I should have it back anytime now. But, based on what I see they repaired (LCD Bezel L 81YK_PL_GREY, LCD Cover L 81YK PL_GREY, Strip Cover L 81YQ BK TEX), I am afraid I will soon have the same issue. If the first two parts are made from the same plastic, then I don't have good hopes the repair will last. But, fingers crossed that this will not happen again! In any case, they did fix it (I live in The Netherlands, maybe there are different ways the different local Lenovo subsidiaries function?)
@@alinaa9465 it'll be the same defective parts. Just open and close it slowly. It'll last longer.
Mine got the same issue after 15 months. I barely open/close my laptop, also the left side of the hinge. I am amazed how Lenovo can deliver that kind of consistency in build quality. All are broken after one year. I don't think I'll buy any Lenovo product anymore.
It really depends model to model.
Worked well for me on my IdeaPad 5! Thank you!
Awesome
Great video, I was able to follow this process to fix my broken IdeaPad hinge.
Thanks so much!
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Thanks anyways. To help orient the viewer to what you are doing, it helps to give a general overview explanation of the problem & the solution, & the logic behind the chosen solution, before proceeding into details. For me, there was a lot of talk, but not about what I needed, to understand why you were doing what you were doing. I'm sure you are a good repair tech; I just needed you to orient me. Clarity is #1. Thanks anyways. Blessings.
Not sure what you mean. The title is the overview.
@@ItsBinhRepaired I mean like you would learn in school, on giving a presentation, to make instructions very clear. I took speech class, where we had to try to give instructions to other people, to help them follow. We all graded each other. I'd fail you on orienting me to what you are doing. You need to start with giving people very clear instructions to orient people to what you are doing, putting it in context & at each step in the process. It's about being basic, & clear. You tell a lot about answering the door instead. Describe the broken part better.... how it connects normally. What it normally looks like. How should the broken part connect? Why would i use jb weld in place of the screws? You did not orient me at all to what you were doing.
@cchemmes-seeseeart3948 um, then I would give you an F in comprehension and intuition. You can see the other unbroken side to know how it goes together and how it used to be. I've also mentioned how these keep breaking so you should know that putting it the way it was before will just result in another broken hinge mount. Not only that, but you'll need a replacement screen cover as well as need to remove the screen and everything mounted to it. You think someone taught me all this stuff? People need to use their brains at least a little, which it sounds like you're unable to do? Not everything needs explaining. You can breathe without someone explaining why and how you need to breathe.
Explanation on how or why to use jbweld is unnecessary. Just follow the dang instructions...
@@ItsBinhRepaired I actually just fixed my own laptops. I've done things like graduate from college with magna cum laude honors. And I'm just giving you sincere, true feedback as a user of your video, of serious problems I encountered, that kept me from finding any benefit to it. What you want to do with that input is up to you. You can keep making videos that fail to truly help people, or consider the feedback to make a great video. It's your prerogative if you want to attack viewers, alienate people who would support you, & were trying to learn from you. You clearly prefer to attack & ignore feedback. It's what you call lose lose. Lose video. Lose response. Good luck with that. Have a great day. Blessings. Peace. Love wins.
@@cchemmes-seeseeart3948 A 72 year old grandma was able to fix theirs with the video... lol
Thanks for the great video, it is very detailed and useful for repairing laptop.
No problem. Make sure to use jbweld and not something else. There isn't much that's a strong as jbweld.
thanks for this! neighbor just brought her computer to me, same exact issue. dumb hinge design for sure.
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Good video.Many thanks, the same thing happened on our 3 year old Lenovo laptop
Yeah... it's a bad design.
Amazing repair, great video well done!
Thanks, glad you liked it!
Same fault so appreciated how well you have guided through the process. Attempting to do mine tomorrow 😅
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Thanks for this, I fixed my own Ideapad as described here. Same exact issue with the left hinge. Garbage design.
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Do you know if the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 16ABR8 also has this problem or was this fixed in later models?
Not sure
Thanks for the video. Question, if DIY'ing this, couldn't I just leave the bezel and other plastic piece off until the epoxy is set? Then just reassemble as normal. Or am I missing something?
Problem with leaving the bezel off is you're likely going to have too much epoxy. The bezel helps flatten it out and ensures the bezel will sit flush.
Thanks so much for this! I seemed to have successfully re-attached my laptop hinge. But I have a minor problem. The hinge cover won't snap back and it appears that its small plastic clips were broken when I tried removing them earlier. I still have the pieces though but I don't know if I should glue them back or what. Any help is appreciated!
It depends how it broke
Loosen the tension on both or the other one will break next. Utube has a good diy video. If it's over 5 yr old glue it w 3 or 4 tiny drops of super glue Jel.... After you loosen tension
IDK why Lenovo still exist after all failure design
That's not the only model they make.
Worst experience I had never gonna recommend lenovo to anyone worst company. A simple looting of customers money for there cheap production.
I ended up drilling through the holes and the back of the lid and screwed it together using #2x1/4" screws and nuts. Don't do it this way unless you have a mini drill press. I bought a drill press stand that had a 1.69" diameter collar that was compatible with my drill from skil (model 6445).
Hope it holds up even better
I just gave this a shot knowing its tricky, the three screws inner/inboard on the left hinge were all broken off with the brass inserts snapped off. But after getting JB in there and set up to dry/cure, i hit the start button to see if screen was still functional and looks like it's screwed up good and whole machine wont start up correctly now either. I knew it was a possibility going in. But what a great laptop with such a HUGE design flaw. Time to look for a better option as much as I liked this Lenovo, I can't spend more money on their poorly design stuff.
Hmmm did you open the bottom?
@@ItsBinhRepaired No I didn’t want to risk that , and I just stuck with taking the screen ring off which is how I’m pretty sure the screen got broken. But on the bright side I did get the hinge fixed well with the JB weld, but it was a risky surgery, and the patient had a stroke 😝. But I can plug in to an external monitor via the hdmi and have everything backed up. I’m done with Lenovo and looking at simplifying life and going to an iPad 9th gen 10.2” with Smart Keyboard. I really liked Lenovo but got 2.5 yrs out of the Ideapad that was not cheap. It’s a design flaw that should be warrantied.
Yeah :( needs a class action lawsuit to happen
This just happened to my IdeaPad 5 on the same side -_- So annoying. Thanks for the video!
Yeah... they need to be sued... this is a major design flaw that should have been obvious.
thanks so much for this. I have exactly same issue. btw, is it better to wait for the JB Weld to settle after 15hours until we fix the screen casing?
You have to let it set
Hey, could you explain in more detail what to do if I want to disconnect the screen? You said something about pressing the power button for 15 seconds, but a what point do I do this? I tried fixing my laptop and used a different 2 component glue which apparently wasn't strong enough, so now I need to do it again using JB Weld. But I need to scratch out the old glue leftovers first...So, for that I want to disconnect the screen because it's probably much easier to do it then. Thanks in advance!
Drains power from the capacitors. I have yet to find a glue better than jbweld. I might have a video where the screen is removed.
@@ItsBinhRepaired yeah I have to admit i didn't really take a closer look at my glue when I bought it.
I've already looked through lots of your videos but I never saw you explaining it in detail (might have missed it)
@@anny1911 this might help th-cam.com/video/-gbDxCXpdiM/w-d-xo.htmlsi=arDx9sZjC6MbDHGw
thank you! I'll try this soon@@ItsBinhRepaired
Hope it goes well
Hi! Thank you so much for this! Really really helpful! I'm about to start repair but I'd like to ask how you removed the adhesive?
Which adhesive? You saw the video.
Basically just go slow.
My Lenovo has been nothing but trouble and now I have this hinge issue too.
:(
Thanks
Thanks for the support!
hey thanks for this video- was really helpful on seeing what the issue was and it’s easy to say that lenovo sucks, but when the hinge broke off at the same time the display was messed up and i believe one of the display connectors broke, and the screen wouldn’t turn on, tried to move them around a bit to see if they would reconnect but didn’t have much luck there, not sure where to go on here tbh, should I just replace the screen entirely- or just try and find a way to reconnect the cables (the screen doesn’t have any external damage except from cable), thanks so much
Depends if the cable is damaged internally
I got this EXACT same issue. I was still within warrenty so I contacted Lenovo and their response was that "This is not a known issue. This must have been caused by improper usage."... Like are you supposed to never open/close a LAPTOP?!? This is so ridiculous.
@@icheered tell them you have this video, proving hundreds of thousands are having the same issue. I've probably repaired close to 100 of them myself...
@@ItsBinhRepaired I just spoke to the customer service and their stance is that "A lot of other people having the problem does not make it a manufacturing issue as others may have (slightly) other models which means their experience is not relevant to this situation"...
@icheered ask them if they want more proof with other models. Lol... they need to be sued. Definitely lying through their teeth!
Laptop Notebook Computer Hinge Replacement Repair Videos: th-cam.com/play/PLSSiYX-ta7appmfpgvi4_qXzPn8FZ734P.html
Thank you so much for this guide.
I did it just like you said and unfortunately the JB weld didn't hold at all. The moment I opened the laptop, it cracked again. I used brand new JB weld and let it dry for over 24 hours.
One thing I'm noticing is the hinge is *very* stiff. I can't move it by hand at all, I have to get leverage. Have you done this repair again since this video? Have you attempted anything to loosen up the hinge a little bit?
Might need more jbweld to go around the hinge. I've had to repair so many of this model for broken hinges. Only one came back because I didn't put enough jbweld.
@@ItsBinhRepaired Thank you for the reply. I gave it another shot and really slathered the JB Weld on. I figured it's either this or the thing is trash so I might as well do it. I covered the entire hinge on the back side and let it dry for closer to 36 hours but you know what? It's actually holding now. I've opened and closed a few times with no creaks and I think it's ready to go. We'll see if it lasts long term.
Thank you again! I sent you a little bit on Venmo since this really saved us a lot of money. We can return the replacement laptop we bought.
@@CJShrader awesome, glad it's holding up! Hope it continues to hold up long term
Thank you so much for the support. I really appreciate it!
@@CJShrader Hi! How is it holding up 2 months later?
Thank you for the video. My lenovo idea pad wont open literally and when i try to open its making a cracking sound when i peek on it the bezel on the lower part are coming off. I don't know what to do. Can I use oil on the hinges? Thank you for answering in advance.
You can try a drop off motor oil on the hinges, but it's likely the plastic is broken.
I've had the same issue, some plastic bits have come out and when I try to open it, I hear cracking sound and it only opens upto a certain angle, the plastic part you put in the end has also come out, should I place it back where it was? This is what the hinge looks like now: snipboard.io/UpLKXz.jpg
Please help!
:(
My right hinge broke, and I brought it to the repair company I brought it from. They told me that a judge approved a class action law suit for this model. Do you have any information on this? I definitely want to get in on this. Thanks!
Really?! I need to find out how to get customers this repair.
@@ItsBinhRepaired - Same problem, left hinge....now on hold with Lenovo.
@@ReCreationsbyBrooke let us know how it goes.
Same thing here, same bottom left corner.
:(
Thank you so much for this video! One of my hinges is broken and I’m going to try to repair it however the hinge itself seems totally stuck and unable to move at all. I tried putting some WD-40 on it and it still isn’t budging… any suggestions?
That's normal. Use pliers. It's not meant to be easy to move or the screen would just flop over. It's stiff by design.
@@ItsBinhRepaired Okay! I think I’m just going to try to jb weld it in the position it’s in right now. I wasn’t able to move it around with pliers but I’m hoping once it’s all cured it’ll start bending. Thank you so much again for this easy to follow tutorial!
@@ItsBinhRepaired the JB weld has finally cured all the way and it worked!!! It’s bending again like a champ. Thank you so much!!
@@mychapstick4441 awesome!
I tried to do this but had gotten JB weld epoxy instead and I ended up damaging the screen. Probably squeezed too hard when trying to get it in place. Do you think it's not worth fixing anymore? I made a little bit of a mess because both hinges were broken, but the tabs are grabbable and the wire and cable is okay
You used the clear one? That's not strong enough
Amazing repair tutorial, followed your steps and repaired my laptop with no issues!! Keep it up! Got great content :))
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First i want to thank you for this great explaination, but i want know if i bought a new back lid replacment will it fix the problem or it will keep repeating?
It'll break again. It's a design flaw, hence the jbweld.
is the 14 inch ideapad 3 also flawed in it's hinge ? cus i ordered one
I'd have to see what it looks like.
Thanks a lot for this video! I repaired my daughters laptop hinge, the laptop is identical to the one in the video and it had the exact same issue. The only issue I have, is that the bezel is now not snapping completely into place near the repaired hinge. But thats because I let the epoxy harden before mounting the bezel again: i was too concerned that by shutting the laptop prior to curing the hinge/screen position woiuld have shifted. However I should have positioned the bezel and close the laptop prior to curing like you showed in the video to prevent this. Nevertheless: It is barely visible and I am glad she can use her laptop again. But indeed. What a sh*tty construction. Next laptop won't be a Lenovo. The one thing I did as an extra, was to apply a few droplets of oil in the hinge, which seems to loosen it a bit. Hopefully this helps to prevent breaking the other hinge and the repaired one because of excessive force.
*edit*
And of course, now the other hinge has snapped off.
Luckily, I still have the JB weld.
The repair should take so much shorter, since I have "experience" now.
Again. Never a Lenovo again.
Glad it helped. Yeah, it needs to be all reassembled so it can set properly. Hope the repair lasts a long time.
Klaas, was it hard to fix? Would you do it again or would you take it to a repair place? I have the same issue.
@@JaneDoe-vi5yc Did you watch the video?
@@ItsBinhRepaired I did. Did I miss something? Did you answer something that I asked?
@Jane Doe you'll have to watch and decide if it's something you can do or not. Whether someone else could do it or not does not affect your ability to do something.
Thanks, very helpful. The hinge design is terrible
Glad it helped. Yeah, terrible design!
Tried this tutorial and wasn't able to remove the screws of the hinge, so I directly applied araldite(alternative for JB Weld in my country)without removing the screws and the repair lasted only for a while. Tried the same thing again without removing the screws and applied araldite again. Will this work?
No, you need to remove the screws. Use pliers to hold the back part.
@@ItsBinhRepaired I've applied araldite twice and twice it came off. Will this have any effect on trying it once again?
@@mohaiminriaz5513 I don't know about that epoxy. All the stuff I tried except jbweld worked. You need the metal infused type epoxy.
Lenovo ==utter garbage left hinge broke in November ,one month of warrantee left ,fair enough they fixed it. one month out of warrantee the right hinge went, I repaired it with visible 2mm bolts ,not a nice sight but will never break again .Now the replaced hinge went and smashed the screen.... never but Lenovo again.
Ouch D:
was this problem covered by warranty? Or you paid extra? Having the same issue
@@linjunchen6132 it varies. Show them my video. It's a very common issue. Bad design should be covered under warranty.
Same here my left hinge broke
@@jannybravo8429 samr here. I'm scared if screen is broken
Hi Binh! Thanks for this video!! I'm attempting to fix my grandma's laptop, but I'm a little confused. This is probably a dumb question, but which part is actually the hinge? Both sides of the laptop I'm working on are broken, so the screen can't even stand up on its own, but I'm scared to apply the epoxy to the metal piece with the screws in it and attach it to the screen because I can't get that metal piece on either side to bend down. Does this make sense? Like I don't understand how the laptop will be able to close again because won't it just be stuck open at a 90-degree angle? :-(
Google pictures of hinges and you'll understand.
This video shows the hinges completely removed th-cam.com/video/plWOvbFDyFU/w-d-xo.html
@@ItsBinhRepaired Ah! Okay, watching this video did help!! I think my hinges are just super fucking tight because I can't get them to budge with just my fingers. Gonna mix my epoxy stuff now and try applying it. Pray for me!
@@julieduran94 they have to be tight or the screen will just fall over.
@@julieduran94 I don't pray, but I hope the repair goes well. Haha
Thanks for the video broo, I'm also facing the same issue but i already calimed my ADP warranty for small camera connection cable this year, will they provide the service again? if not , can i use my laptop gently for some time as i need to work on this for next few weeks, plz respond ASAP bro....
Just be careful with the wires inside
@@ItsBinhRepaired Thanks broo!
@@jagadeeshpuli5745 no problem
Does this work on the IdeaPad 5 15ALC05 too?
But the glue near my hinches are not strong enough to hold the screen in place.
And most of the clips at my bottem of the screen are broken, i closed the laptop on accident and the clips broke.
Ill love it if you could provide me help or advise
Usually very similar
@@ItsBinhRepaired So its te same process but i only need to replace the front nozzle, do you maybe know if the glue strips come with the nozzle (I am gonna repair it by myself and i never repaired anything so sorry if i ask too much questions 😅😅.
And keep the great videos up👍👍👍👍
@@Amnam196 which nozzle?
@@ItsBinhRepaired I am not sure whats its called but the plastic thingy arround the screen (Replacement part no.5B30S18941) if you dont know what i mean
Its not nozzle its bezel 😅😅😅😅
Hello. Where do you order hinges and other parts that match the computer for replacement.
Thank you, F
Ebay and Amazon
hi and unfortunately ive got the same problem and also the left hinge can i solve the problem from its roots and buy a lenovo thinkbook back bcs its aluminum ?
You can't put another laptop's back on it
One of my hinges broke off from the computer as it tightened up- not a problem as I know how to fix but one of the (potentially) copper sheets connected to a tab (right tab with wire attatched) is breaking. Really not sure what to do, if I just fix the hinge and cover it up?
I will either need to fix this asap or get a new one as I have to use it everyday for school. Currently backing all of my coursework and essays onto a separate drive because I’m worried it’ll stop working at any moment
Hope that makes sense lmao but I’m really unsure what to do
Copper?
@@ItsBinhRepaired wasn’t too sure- they are copper coloured/ tried to search up but can’t find what kind of metal it actually is. Flimsy sheet but definitely metal
@@Aaaa-ct1hg might be a wireless antenna
Very helpful, man! Did it the same and really works! Thanks!
Yep, much better than the original design.
My Ideapad 5 screen hinge broke while on a trip. I had to take all of the little screws out that hold the screen on in order to rubberband the screen in the closed position to bring it back home from the trip. Some how all of the screws got lost. (go figure) Do you happen to know how I can replace all of the screws that hold the screen to the hinges? Or what size screws they are?
The screws won't work if they got ripped out. You want to remove the brass screw holder things and jbweld it.
I brought 3 of these flawed laptops for my family and 2 of them have broken just like the video showed. The right side of the screen broke first. So furious
:( needs a class action lawsuit.
Or would you suggest JB welding both sides rather than trying to fine the right screws?
Yup
Hi :) So I tried the jbWeld, it worked on the right hinge, but the left one broke out again. So I just redid it and will let it dry for two days.
I want to loosen the hinge tension as well though, and apply some oil of some sort. So I have 2 questions:
1. What sort of oil/lubricant would be the best to use on the hinges?
2. When I opened the back, the bolts on my hinges dont have nuts to tighten. I tried with pliers but they slip off. When I googled the hinges of this model (IdeaPad 5 15ARE05) it just seems like they are missing. Like Lenovo assembled the laptop wrong and just left them out.
Can I buy new ones to attach so I can loosen the hinges? If I can do you know what size they would be?
I would be so thankful for you help!
You should never mess with the hinge tightness or the screen will just flop over. They weld it in place at the tightness it's supposed to be. You can add any lubricating oil, even motor oil works.
@@ItsBinhRepaired oh really? I saw many videos about loosening the screw a quarter of the way and it helped. And in your videos I can see the nut that would be used. My laptop is just missing that. Which is super weird. But then maybe I'll just take it to a repair shop. Thanks :)
@@elin8546 hmm very strange
I did this using JBweld half a year ago, today it broke again, the same side I fixed with JBweld, is there any way to remove the layer of JBweld from the hinge to repair it again ?
You shouldn't need to remove the old stuff. Just use a thin layer to bond it again.
@@ItsBinhRepaired Oh, okay thanks, I will try that
@@lukaslovas3510 no problem
Lenovo Yoga has similar hinge issue. Mine was / is particularly bad. First month of ownership of brand new Yodo according to the "geek squad" the pinbal-ish sound in my fan was from "plastic debris" inside the computer. Origin unknown. Shortly thereafter there was this "crunching of 'glass sand' "sound, every time I picked up the laptop or even worse when I would open and close it. Then my touchscreen stopped working. Then the hinge somehow came out from the top without (to my surprise) breaking the screen. Then my cats closed my screen when it was left open(because I could / should obviously not close it at this point) one night... I'm fairly certain they were watching kitty porn... and in the a.m. when I saw my screen shut I gasped in panic and when my genius friend saw me do that she was like "what?!..." and opened the screen thinking there was something horrible on it which caused me to shut it (which I didn't) but before I could blink she had just opened it up to a uber cringy grinding sound that was oh-so-familiar and a small pop which, as you have likely guessed was my screen.
So I went into the kitchen and grabbed a meat cleaver (I am a vegetarian so I was happy to finally get to use it) and I cut out my genius friends heart the way that mine felt like it was at that moment. Threw her body into the canal where an octopus and a shark fought over her. Bye bye (you're welcome world) ... And when I turned my attention back to my computer I was shocked to see that the screen still worked... And it still does with no interference save for a darker diffuse line up the right side about 2.5 inches in. I guess I was a bit harsh on my friend, but trust me someone was going to eliminate her at some point anyway...
If they can ever get a class action lawsuit going for these effing defective parts in Lenovo's I will be sure to ask the attorneys to include that any act-of-passion murders caused by the numerous defects would be the fault of the manufacturer and NOT of the user.
I just can't seem to find where any of the investigations into them resulted in anything... Does anyone know?
:( yeah, it sucks so bad. I hope that story wasn't real. Lol
What did you use clear tape? What is it for?
It's not tape. It's a thin plastic film to prevent the epoxy from sticking to the wrong things.
Please what kind of screw driver do you use and what size?
Same as the other video, I use this amzn.to/3AFE1Yl
Why not glue the threaded inserts back in the holes?
They'll break easily
The plastic pieces on the back of my Lenovo are completely cracked, could I meticulously follow these same steps? My screen is also starting to get damaged and the front panel is broken at the hinges so they're exposed. At this point I'm really just trying to get into the laptop for one last run to move my files to a USB drive. It sucks since I like to have a portable device for my art programs but in the meantime I can just use my PC. I have a really old HP laptop that I might completely software reset for my college courses but it still kinda sucks that the person who marketed this model of laptop to me neglected to mention the fragility of the hinges , especially since I travel with my laptop a loooooot
You might be able to get Lenovo to fix it for free with this video as proof it's a design flaw.
I have a dell and the sides are coming off and when i slightly move the screen it falls down i'm not sure how to fix it. Its not the same as your laptop and its getting worse eachday is there a way to contact you I can send you a photo and maybe you can tell me how to fix it.
You'll likely have to pay for my services.
Personally I would have taken the extra time to get the complete screen of the base of the laptop. You get so much more space to work, that in the end it will not have cost extra time or might have even saved time....
No, not really.
Plus it wouldn't maintain proper alignment
Let's agree to disagree
@@dutchww2incolor sure. Lol
What do i do if it still came off. How do i remove the glue
You can heat it with a lighter and then it'll become soft, or you can add more jbweld to strengthen it and put it back in the same place.
Can I try it? because my idea pad 5 has both hinges broken
No, you're not allowed. Only I'm allowed to do it. Lol What do you mean, can you try it? That's the whole purpose of me making these videos.
You can do it. Be patient and take your time. Remember to unplug the internal battery to be safe. It's somewhat easier, but longer, to completely remove the entire screen assembly from the notebook (which means opening the notebook , unscrewing the hinges, disconnecting the battery, display connector and wireless cables).
Yup
Thanks for video can you share link for hinges where we can buy exact one
The hinges broke in half?
@@ItsBinhRepaired yes, right side
@@padmaadla2767 like the metal is physically snapped? Or it just separated like in the video?
@@padmaadla2767 less than 1% of the time the hinge is broken
I have the same model,same issue is this common for lenovo?
It's a design flaw.
Very importance Loosened the tension on hinges.
@@Phuongnguyen-zr1in then the screen will flop over
dude mine just broke today after 15 months. Living a coddled life on the kitchen table never going anywhere.
Yup, crappy design :( need to jbweld it.
@@ItsBinhRepaired Thx, I think Lenovo will fix it this time. Problem is I liked the laptop and recommended it to my inlaws. Probably will end up having to jbweld that one at some point. :)
@@ColdPotato yep
Hey guess what? The same hinge broke again. With it living on the kitchen tabled being babied even more being aware of this defect. Lenovo has lost me as a future customer.
Repair it the way I showed. The design is flawed on this model.
My hinge bro the computer has poor cooling the heat from the comoumekt the adhesive and cause it to break
Only the ThinkPad series from Lenovo is good.
Well done, If you have a Dremel tool, drill holes holes through cover and use #2 flat head screws. No glue, no mess but you need some skill
Dremel, not a drill?
DO you have a tutorial of some sort on this?
@@elin8546 you don't want to do this, because you have screws sticking out the back lol
@@ItsBinhRepaired I don't mind the screws :) I just need to be able to transport my laptop. And screws with metal reinforcement might be a more longterm solution incase the plastic breaks out again?
Jbweld works really well
I would like to get in on this Class Action Lawsuit please! This just happened to my Lenovo. I've had it maybe a year and a half. Can someone PLEASE sell something that lasts longer? I've never even dropped this IdeaPad.
I wish I knew how to start one
@@ItsBinhRepaired Anyone out there know how to start one????? Anyone?
@@JaneDoe-vi5yc no idea
I’m literally in this shitty Lenovo situation right now 😢 I’m preparing for my thesis and I can’t explain how anxious I feel right now
@@peggyd yeah, the design is terrible...
From my expereience: almost all the Lenovo Ideapad have a weak hinge design, and all hp 14 series.
Only have 2 screw mounting and a cheap plastics, no reinforment at all.
I buy Lenovo laptop, buy a Thinkpad, especially T/P/X Series, they have a good and better hinge design.
Yeah, ThinkPads are usually built better.
Literally, same thing happened to me today. It sucks. What would be the repair cost ?
Usually $100 if one hinge, $150 if both.
Che colla hai usato?
JB Weld amzn.to/3sMEaHy
Potrebbe funzionare con del silicone?
No, silicone is not an adhesive and will make it so nothing will stick to it. It's also too soft and flexible.
Just let your weld dry. Then reassemble. Good job though. I just got one in for repair. Looking online, looks like this should be a damn recall.
If you let it dry first and accidentally put too much, the bezel won't go back on flat. Yeah, definitely should be a recall. I've repaired so many of these.
@@ItsBinhRepaired Yeah, I've had to use a dremel to knock it down if there was too much ha.
@@GF_Burke yup, this way prevents that lol
What is the glue you used?
amzn.to/3JmXKNn
How much does it cost to repair it to the technician?
Depends on who's repairing it and how.
Hello bro, I already tried to paste my ideapad pad 5 laptop twice and it is not attached, it comes off again, what can I do?
Did you use jb weld?
@@ItsBinhRepaired yess, now i need to remove the dry jb, and try again
@@SAYEDC11 you can leave the old jb weld. It bonds really well to itself. It needs to sit 15+ hours before use
@@ItsBinhRepaired I left it for more than 15 hours. I'll try again
@@SAYEDC11 you're using the original grey jb weld right? Make sure you have 50/50 mix.
What screw size are these?
No idea
Anyway to use this with a monitor, no way for me to fix that right hinge, it is almost frozen solid, but i did get it open to about an angle that it can sit on a desk, just cant close it for transport.. idea pad 5 15 16gb 512Gb - seems to be a wasted device unless i can hook up keyboard and monitor externally and just use it as a desktop -
Sure, why not? The hinges are supposed to be hard to turn.
You can use an hdmi monitor
I'd never buy a next lenovo
I not confident do this. Should i pay lenovo?
Up to you
Tell them it's a known issue and it's defective. It should be covered under warranty
@@ItsBinhRepaired no more warranty. i rarely used it
@@phoonjzc :( is it more than 2 years old?
@@ItsBinhRepaired 1 year warranty
i have ideapad 7, same problem
Yup, bad design
Is this full metal body or plastic built laptop?
Both
@@ItsBinhRepaired I was looking into ideapad (3 or may be 5) they told me it's full metal body laptop. Does having full metal body reduces the chances of hinge problem.
Nope, the metal is just on the outside.
@@ItsBinhRepaired can you please suggest me some brands with better hinge designs around this budget.
HP Lenovo, avoid thin bezels if you can.
What is the coast of it
The repair or the computer?
EXCATLY THE SAME WAY IT BROKE BUT THE LATEST IDEAPAD 5
Faulty design :(
I need some help as i got my frame and askin me yo pay 90dollars for it
Wuh?
@@ItsBinhRepaired the frame started coming out and i was able to see the gum in between so how is it possible to just attach the frame with out gum after the repair? And inside the flue which you used to replace the screws what are those and how much does it cost?
This is the second time My frame got detached first time it's covered under warranty and they didn't agree for replacement but now warranty was expired and i dont want to spend any money for design issues 700 dollars a year back.
@@mastannaidu3266 just have to follow along with the video.
my ideapad3 hinge was broken after 6 months and Lenovo refused to repair.. such skammy barstewards.. never buy lenovo again
Show them my video and tell them it's a design flaw
We need do do a class action lawsuit
yes i tried to tell them this. it is a huge shame for lenovo@@ItsBinhRepaired
@@mypathtofire have to sue
My Idea Pad Flex 5 is only two years and two months old; two months out of Costco's warranty. The hinge is causing problems with the screen's pixels and pulling the screen apart.
In the past twenty years I've used nine different laptops - this is the *only* one I've encountered with mechanical problems. This laptop is Chinese crap! Get a better-quality laptop! (HP has a better hinge system that runs across the width of the screen - and my wife's Apple lasted ten years.)
Yup, bad design. Designed to fail.
Mine also broke. Lenovo and their shit hinges. What a disgrace.
Yeah... bad design on this model.
Bro i cant repair can you repair my laptop
$120 for one hinge, $150 for two plus shipping both ways.
@@ItsBinhRepaired ok bro
@@lovelymohankrishna4714 yup
@@ItsBinhRepaired can you mail me your addres
I hate how TH-cam doesn't notify me of replies. Were you able to figure it out?
just bought one and it broke lmao
Yeah... terrible design :(
I destroyed my display because of this. Lenovo is the trashiest laptop ever.
:(