What does it mean "We talked about damaged hinges, not those that walk hard". First, it would be useful to read carefully what I wrote. I have never written anywhere that "the hinges go hard" and if the hinge fell into two parts, it is impossible to write that it is damaged ??? Does it fall into "your" category? You are right about the laptop, but don't be the same towards people.
Thank you for the great discussion, and sorry to resurrect a dead thread - but of course I have the same problems!
I purchased both new hinges: my left hinge is loose on one end (has the pin failure, been living with that for years) and my right hinge just broke completely (like the photo from @jakubowczarek). I could try to repair both, but I found suitable replacements.
@kartok (or anyone) can you please explain a bit more how to remove the plastic housing?
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kartok wrote: two screws are unscrewed from the face of the mini gear and the plastic housing slides off
The new hinges do not appear to have any accessible screws, only a small hole in the center of the inside of the plastic sleeve and a metal plate that appears to be wedged or pressed into the end where the hinge connectors stick out on the other side. I haven't disassembled my old hinges yet to compare because I don't have that small of a torx screwdriver available right now. I can try to add photos on request if that would help.
I'd like to add the grease Kartok mentions. I also want to use my old plastic sleeve (dark grey) instead of the silver ones I purchased.
By the way, I was able to order these on Amazon here in the US for a somewhat reasonable price & free shipping. Searching via one of the part numbers yielded several results: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=13NB0BA2M07121
The discussion revolves around a hinge issue with the Asus Zenbook UX360C, where users report problems with the left hinge becoming stationary and misaligning the laptop's top and bottom. The warranty has expired, prompting users to seek repair options and replacement parts, particularly in Poland. Suggestions include self-repair by disassembling the laptop, using strong adhesives for loose components, and sourcing replacement hinges from various online platforms like Allegro and Zandparts. Users share experiences with ordering parts, the difficulty of repairs, and the high costs associated with professional services. Some have successfully repaired their hinges by cleaning and lubricating them, while others express frustration over the unavailability of replacement parts. Summary generated by the language model.
