The only way to improve it is to over-tighten the bottom screws, but I already have cracks around two screw holes.
Same issue with my TUF laptops. Nothing to worry about, just be gentle. Mine lasted 3 years without breaking.
Skyler said:
Same issue with my TUF laptops. Nothing to worry about, just be gentle. Mine lasted 3 years without breaking.
It will likely break eventually. The hinges use metal inserts that are pressed into the plastic chassis, which can fail. If you can, open the laptop and loosen the hinge screws a bit.
Don’t over-tighten the screws. Just open/close it gently. Over-tightening causes cracks, as you’ve seen.
Teal said:
Don’t over-tighten the screws. Just open/close it gently. Over-tightening causes cracks, as you’ve seen.
My 2021 TUF A15 is a tank, though the hinges are definitely the weak point. Still, it’s going strong!
Pretty typical for non-metal laptops. Best to open it with a finger in the center and slowly. Saw a MacBook screen shatter once because someone tried to open it all the way back like a 2-in-1.
Engineers calculated just enough material for it to last… until you probably want a new one. So, yes, it’s safe.
Frey said:
Engineers calculated just enough material for it to last… until you probably want a new one. So, yes, it’s safe.
Calculated to last just as long as the warranty, no more. /s
The screws inside holding the bracket might have come loose. Try checking them if you open it up.
Don’t overtighten; just be careful when opening it.
It was built like this, so yes?
Niko said:
It was built like this, so yes?
I don’t remember if it bent like this when I first bought it. After reopening it multiple times, I’m unsure.
Niko said:
It was built like this, so yes?
I checked mine, and it doesn’t bend at all.
Niko said:
It was built like this, so yes?
High-end products can still have design flaws.
Niko said:
It was built like this, so yes?
High-end products can still have design flaws.
Check out the build quality on some luxury supercars!
High-end products can still have design flaws.
Check out the build quality on some luxury supercars!
True. Fast, expensive, and often fragile. Marketing plays a big role!
If it flexes that much, maybe slow down opening it. Don’t get too excited!
Always open the lid from the center.
My laptop stays open 90% of the time; I just use the power button. Is that bad?
Sky said:
My laptop stays open 90% of the time; I just use the power button. Is that bad?
Did the same, but now some keys are acting up. Dust and pet fur probably got in, and nothing seems to help.