HP Victus 15-fbxxxx Hinge/Chassis Defect

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My HP Victus 15 Laptop  has a serious problem with the chassis near hinges.

I am sharing my experience with this laptop (purchased December 2025, with an active Factory Warranty) to help other users facing the same structural material fatigue around the display hinges.

The Issue:

My laptop developed a strictly symmetrical crack due to material fatigue near the hinge assembly. All internal hinges, mounts, and rear screws remained completely intact, with no signs of drop or physical impact whatsoever.

Initial HP Response:

Upon opening a case and submitting photos to AI and Agents, Customer Relations sent a generic email rejecting warranty coverage, stating that "the reported damage is not covered by the unit's warranty", and offering only a paid repair estimate.

How It Was Handled:

I strictly refused the paid quote and stood firm on consumer compliance laws in Europe and Spain, so I formally requested:

1. A signed and detailed technical report from the diagnosing engineer proving user negligence or impact (which is impossible because there is no impact mark).

2. Case escalation to upper management prior to filing a formal complaint with the Consumer Protection Office (OMIC) here.

3. Yes, structural fatigue marks; while it continues to progress on one side, it is starting on the other, making it symmetrical.

The Outcome:

After pointing out the lack of technical justification and highlighting my active coverage (Factory Warranty / Offsite Support & Materials), HP backed down and generated an official Customer Service Order (CSO) for pickup and physical inspection at their central service center. I expect a free repair, which is reasonable given the structural defect.

Advice for Affected Users:

If your laptop has no physical drops or abuse and suffers from this well-documented structural issue, do not accept a generic rejection based on photos alone. Demand a signed technical report that proves fault, the first-year warranty legally covers manufacturing defects and material fatigue.

I hope I can still trust this brand.

Users should not have to fear carrying their laptop in a dedicated laptop bag, nor should the chassis degradation apart under the normal action of opening the screen.