Another HP Envy x360 Broken Hinge

[Hoosier76]

Hello!  We purchased the Envy x360 in mid-2017 and have had the left hinge break.

This seems to be a common defect in these laptops as reflected in the number of posts on this forum.

The laptop has not been dropped, mishandled or modified in any way.  Never carried by the lid, etc.

However, just last week my wife head a crack and the hinge mount popped up.  Upon inspection, it appears the plastic piece that the hinge attaches to within the lid housing is weak and has broken.  The screen still works at this point, but we are very careful to move the lid in order to avoid any additional damage.

We assume HP will stand behind this manufacturing defect and resolve accordingly even though we are outside of our 1-year warranty.  My wife otherwise has been very happy with this computer and doesn't want to replace it with another brand at this time.

Please contact us with next steps.  Thank you!

[Dragon-Fur]

@Hoosier76 

I have asked that someone take a look.

Should there be any response, you will see it here before an HP agent or moderator contacts you using other means.

Meanwhile,

If you have not done so, I recommend that you contact HP Technical Support.

Open a case, provide the required information - Explain the issue, including in the brief description that the hinge is broken.

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[Arthur-c]

@Hoosier76

Please look for a private message from me requesting additional information. Keep in mind not to publicly post personal information (serial numbers and case details).

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