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Today I explain how to remove and replace the broken display hinge in an Acer Extensa 4620z laptop. If this guide works for your Acer laptop and it’s not Extensa 4620z, please mention the model number in comments below.
In this particular laptop I’m replacing the right hinge.
Before you start, turn off the laptop and remove the battery.
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STEP 1.
Insert a small flat head screwdriver under the hinge cover and lift it up. The hinge cover is a part of the keyboard cover.
STEP 2.
Remove the keyboard cover.
When the keyboard/hinge cover is removed you can see that the right display hinge is broken. The bottom part of the broken hinge is still connected to the base assembly and the top part is mounted to the display.
STEP 3.
Remove screws securing display hinges to the bottom of the laptop. If you are replacing only one hinge, remove only one screw.
STEP 4.
There are six screws securing the screen bezel. All six screws are hidden under rubber covers.
You can remove screw covers with a sharp object. Glue screw covers somewhere on the screen bezel so you don’t lose them.
STEP 5.
Start separating the screen bezel from cover with your fingers.
STEP 6.
Continue separating the screen bezel and finally remove it from the laptop.
STEP 7.
While removing the screen bezel, I dislocated the display latch assembly. If you did so, put it back in place.
STEP 8.
Remove three screws securing the broken display hinge.
STEP 9.
Remove the bottom part of the broken hinge.
STEP 10.
Remove the top part of the broken hinge.
STEP 11.
Install a new hinge into the display and secure it with screws.
The broken display hinge has been replaced. You can use same steps to remove and replace the left hinge if needed.
Assemble the laptop back together.
Also, you can use this guide for removing and repolacing laptop screen and inverter board.
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November 3rd, 2009 at 9:12 pm
Yep, it worked for me and my laptop is an Extensa 5420 model.
Thanks man!
November 4th, 2009 at 8:16 am
Interesting, honestly I dunno if I would try this or not. I bought 5 laptops. They’re shit!!!
They are Acer Extensa 463oz. Hinges are broken, one pc totally shot… I am pissed!!!
November 4th, 2009 at 8:20 am
Renee,
Why not? You cannot use them with broken hinges any way. Hinges are not expensive and if you have nothing to lose, you can try replacing them. It will not take more than 30 minutes.
November 9th, 2009 at 1:38 pm
Thank you for posting these pics and explanation.
I just needed to swap out the keyboard, but I couldn’t find a service manual.
I knew the keyboard hinge cover popped off, but thought I was forcing it and going to break a clip.
Your pics were reassuring, and helped get the job done in 10min with no snapped plastic.
Thanks!
November 18th, 2009 at 1:44 am
Exactly the same internals as my (non-broken!) Extensa 4420. Glad to have a part cross-reference model number for my PC (4620z)! So this fix should be exactly the same for the 4420 as well. And I know to watch out for that hinge – eek!
November 20th, 2009 at 12:37 pm
i have a extensa 4420-5963
and i purchased an entire back of screen that had two hinges attached to it for $55 from CDS MICRO SYSTEMS.
then i followed your instructions and it worked like a charm
best buy told me $100 minimum and send out 4 weeks.
December 17th, 2009 at 10:40 am
I have a Dell Inspiron 1525 laptop, and the hinge on the right side is popped out towards me about a centimeter. My father, without telling me, placed a flashdrive near the hinge and I tried closing it. For about five months it seemed to be ok, then it started to pop apart a bit, now it has gotten worse and I can’t close it. I’m not that well educated on the similarities on different laptop models. Would this help for the model I have?
December 21st, 2009 at 7:49 am
would it be the same for acer aspire 5630
thanks
x
December 21st, 2009 at 3:02 pm
Kristy,
Here’s the service manual for your Dell Inspiron 1525 laptop. http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/ins1525/en/SM/index.htm
You’ll find laptop disassembly instructions in the guide.
January 3rd, 2010 at 1:21 pm
I have a Aspire 9410Z and the screen bezel nears the right side hinge is cracked.
Now I can not close it. The screen bezel separates more and more if I close it.
Need your help!
January 3rd, 2010 at 1:24 pm
CD Chi,
Sounds like the right hinge is broken. You’ll have to remove the bezel and take a closer look at the hinge. If the hinge is broken, you’ll have to replace it with a new one.
January 3rd, 2010 at 1:51 pm
Can I follow your instruction above for Aspire 9410Z to check the hinge condition?
Where can I find a new hinge for the Aspire 9410Z model?
January 3rd, 2010 at 1:53 pm
CD Chi,
Yes, if it looks the same. I’m not familiar with Aspire 9410z model.
Search on google or ebay.
January 5th, 2010 at 1:10 am
WOW!!! I don’t believe it! Just tonight – just like, 2 minutes ago – as I was closing my laptop for the night, that hinge JUST snapped. No, no smacking or abuse, just closing the screen for the night to set it down by my bed, and CRACK! It just snapped. It was the hinge on the left side of the screen, snapped off at the curve. I was afraid it would be the frame that broke and my mind started whirring away at my warranty coverage – nope, I think that expired in November. So I’m hosed. Sad, too, because I just finished adding a webcam to finish off my maxed-out Extensa 4420.
Fired up the computer again and brought myself back to this page (I commented a little over a month ago, above). Now, off to eBay to find a 4420/4620 hinge!
January 11th, 2010 at 8:27 am
I have a compaq Presario notebook with a left hinge broken. I’m limping along with it, propping it open when using it, but it’s a real pain. Where can a person purchase the replacement hinge?
January 28th, 2010 at 3:59 pm
Hi,
I used these instructions to replace a hing for an Acer Travelmate 4152. the hinges and bezel screw locations differe just a bit, but nothing that a good careful look will solve. So thanks a ton for this post!
I am adding this comment in case anyone is searching for info on an Acer Travelmate 4152 hinge replacement.
January 29th, 2010 at 2:39 pm
Good job, thanks for this details!!!
From my experience IT WORKS FOR ACER EXTENSA 5200 as well.
Martin
February 6th, 2010 at 10:44 am
i have an extensa 4620z and mine broke. somethings wrong with these computers! >:0
February 15th, 2010 at 11:26 pm
thank you to upload this picture in this website it is very use ful
February 16th, 2010 at 5:05 am
i found this and it’s full of pictures and other good information. it’s the service/factory repair maintenance manual
go here for the full disassemble of a 4620z:
http://www.scribd.com/doc/6469636/acer-travelmate-47204320-extensa-46204220-biwa-service-manual-sgtm47204320book0724-factory-repair-maintenance