Laptop "Hinge" is Making a Cracking Sound
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Every time you open or close the laptop, you hear a loud "pop" or "crack".
Symptoms
- Cracking noise
- Stiff movement
- Lid feels loose
Possible Causes
- Tight hinge
- Broken plastic mount
- Loose screw
Step-by-Step Fix
1
Stop Using the Lid
If it's cracking, every movement is damaging the plastic frame. Keep it open.
2
Inspect for Gaps
Look at the corner of the laptop. If the case is splitting open, the hinge mount is broken.
3
Loosen the Hinge Nut
Advanced: Open the laptop and slightly loosen the tension nut on the hinge.
When to See a Technician
Laptop hinges are often screwed into thin plastic; if the hinge gets too stiff, it will rip the screws out of the frame.
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