The screen hinges are broken and now the screen won't stay up
I have a HP Pavilion zv6000 laptop too, and I have the same problem. A year ago, the screen was getting loose and finally it just broke. Won't stand up. I've been propping it up against a wall for a year. I can see what is wrong: my laptop has gotten so hot that the back of the laptop where the hinges are has warped and ruined the hinges. Do you notice that? The split in the seem and the actual bend of the plastic? Anyway, the computer itself works perfectly. I was going to buy new hinges and replace them myself, but it was too much of a hassle, and I needed a new laptop anyway. The hinges are inexpensive. And the laptop isn't TOO difficult to take apart (search for the manual. it's easy to find). I took it apart with my Grandpa, and he's old, and I'm a girl. (okay, sexist, gender...ist.) I actually received a new laptop as a gift. Luckily. No solution, other than replacing hinges. I just wanted to let people know I too had the same problem.
Hinges needs replacement.
If you are a person who thinks you can do this go to ebay and find the exact parts (hinges) for your laptop and find the service manual to open it up and replace them. If you aren't teckie enough find a computer professional to do this. Very time consuming to open the laptop to replace 2 simple parts.
I built a simple stand that holds the back up. I have been using it for over a year and it works
fine. Also saves a lot of money.
I can build one for $10 plus shipping.
Just e-mail me for pictures [email protected]
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same as others have described. thought maybe i could tighten something... no visible damage. guess it's time for a new one. it is 4 years old... and the 4 key is stubborn... hahah
The hinges appear to be broken or off track, couldn't pop it back into place, but now the screen just flops back and forth. Bought it August 2005
Mine does the same thing! lol although i can see where the hinge in coming apart when i close the laptop. I got mine in February 2006 so its almost 3 years old. The letters q,w,e,r,u,i,o, and p quit working on my keyboard one day so i've had to use the on-screen keyboard =/ maybe time to get it serviced...
Same exact problem with my zv600. Same hinge as the picture, only i can force the gap closed with my fingers. Thinkin about closing the gap and "welding" it with a good glue. opposite hinge is like new.
I have the same problem as well with my Pavilion, but don't want to have to use a stand or prop it up. So...looks like I will be searching for a hinge. Just on the left side.
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