Toshiba Satellite 1410 screen won’t stay upright
My daughter’s Toshiba Satellite 1410 screen won’t stay upright – just happened today – any thoughts on how to tighten?
If the laptop display just suddenly became loose and doesn’t stay upright, them most likely the display hinge or hinges are broken. You cannot really tighten a broken hinge, you have to replace it. To replace the display hinge in this model you have to take apart the display assembly and remove the top cover from the laptop base. Hinges are pretty expensive; you can find them on the internet around $70 a piece plus shipping cost. If you want to replace them yourself, I can help you to find the part number so you can search for it on the net. Leave a comment with the laptop full name and model, something like Toshiba Satellite 1410-S173, PS141U-01F3WV
February 21st, 2010 at 10:58 am
I have a toshiba satellite L35 S2194, and need the hinge that holds the whole lcd assembly to the body, the hinge that tilts your screen forward and backward, I have the old one off but trying to find a replacement with no luck, any ideas?
January 18th, 2010 at 6:51 pm
My Toshiba P205_S6287 was knocked off a table. It is working still however the 9″ plastic hinge attaching the top (lid) and bottom (base)broke on the left side. The wires that go through that part are being pinched as small area of solid pixels appear on the display until I move the lid to a different position. I can’t determine which parts I’d need to fix the problem assuming it’s repairable. I’m concerned about further damaging the display wires opening and closing the lid. The lid is, of course, unstable.
Parts suppliers are also unsure as one said I needed a LCD cover assembly but another thought I needed a base assembly.
There’s a good photo (7th one down)of the part that’s broken here:
http://www.notebookreview.com/default.asp?newsID=3707&review=Satellite+P205
Thanks for this site. Very helpful.
December 16th, 2009 at 6:42 pm
I have a Toshiba Tecra M2 S630 and was able to fix my left hinge by removing it and drilling out the rivet and replacing it with a 6-32×1/4 inch machine screw and a nut. Total cost was $4 for a package of nuts and screws from Radio Shack.
August 29th, 2009 at 8:15 am
Hello,
Great site. My problem is simular to the others here. I have a Toshiba 2410 S185 with broken hinges. Where can I buy them?
Thanks for you help,
Jeff
April 15th, 2009 at 4:12 pm
I completed my hinge repair on Toshiba Satellite M60 ( PSM60U-08J021 ). I used the instructions linked below regarding base assembly, steps 1, 7, 8, 11, and 12. I also used the instructions linked below regarding the top/LCD assembly, steps 1 thru 5 and step 8.
I did the steps for the base first, then the steps for the top to take apart; and the same steps in reverse to put back together.
I did not disconnect any cables or wires.
I had a little difficulty with the wires near the hinges when putting back together. As you disassemble, really look and note the position of the wires in the area of the hinges under the half circle covers that are part of the keyboard securing strip. I also had some trouble with putting that keyboard securing strip back on, partly because of the wires, but also just because it seemed to need exact left-right positioning.
http://www.irisvista.com/tech/laptops/Toshiba_Satellite_M65/take_apart_laptop_1.htm
http://www.irisvista.com/tech/laptops/Toshiba_Satellite_M65/remove-lcd-screen-1.htm
April 10th, 2009 at 12:10 pm
I have a Toshiba Satellite M60 (PSM60U-08J021) with a broken hinge. I found the replacement part at National Parts Depot for $10 plus shipping.
My question: To install the new hinge, do I really have to disassemble as much as the instructions linked below indicate? Those instructions are for an A45, but I haven’t found instructions for any other Satellite model.
Thanks for your great info.
http://www.irisvista.com/tech/laptops/ToshibaA45/Satellite-A45-remove-hinges-1.htm
March 15th, 2009 at 6:25 pm
My daughter’s Sony VGN-CR120 right hinge broke. I got the part and got the screen out. From what I found on the internet, it looks like I have to pry up the top plastic around the keyboard. Thats where I’m hesitating. I found a service manual for a VGN-C but the top plastic is a little different than this one.
Do you know if I really just pry the plastic top off carefully so I can get to the hinge screws?
Thanks in advance.
January 11th, 2009 at 1:46 pm
Ellen,
You’ll need to replace both laptop hinges. It’s not an easy fix because it’s necessary to take apart the whole laptop.
If you have no experience fixing laptops, I wouldn’t do that.
January 11th, 2009 at 11:11 am
Toshiba Satellite A25-S207 Laptops cluch in not holding up the screen. Screen falls down and will not stay up.
What parts do I need? Is it an easy fix?
November 21st, 2008 at 9:37 am
Michelle,
It depends on the LCD screen size in your laptop. Some laptops come with a 14.1″ LCD screen and some with 15.4″ screens. I’ll give you part numbers for display hinges for both screens.
I published the complete answer in the following post:
Display hinges for Toshiba Satellite L35 laptop.
November 21st, 2008 at 7:57 am
I am trying to find the left hinge ( or both ) for a Toshiba Satellite L35 series ( L35-S2194 ) I have tried to order them online and only got sent the right side. I am getting quite annoyed as you can imagine. Do you know where I can buy both hinges or the left. Website or company info is fine. I live in the US but will order outside of US if I have to. I have contacted every company I could find using the part number as my search and am not getting anywhere. I also called Toshiba a million times… Thanks a million if I can be helped!!
September 17th, 2008 at 9:28 am
I have a Satellite 1400 (without Wifi).
The hinges for this model are ONE piece each not two according to the supplier.
Part number are:
P000349060 - RIGHT SIDE $25 CDN
P000349070 - LEFT SIDE $25 CDN
In short, $50 Canadian to replace the two hinges.
Actually, if you live in Toronto, ON; you can buy the hinges directly from Toshiba’s part distributer (IBM, Toshiba, Dell, etc uses this company.)
CCSI – Their number is 416-502-3090 (I got their from Toshiba Canada );
They are way cheaper than online!
August 30th, 2008 at 4:44 pm
I have a Toshiba Satellite L35-S2316 with a broken hinge. Where can I buy a hinge for it and what would the part number be?
Thank you,
Greg
August 20th, 2008 at 12:45 pm
I have a different problem with my hinges. They are actually stuck. I was no longer able to open my laptop, so I disassembled it. I was wondering if there was anything I can do to “unstick” the hinges?
Thank you,
Josh
July 7th, 2008 at 9:36 pm
Jim,
Apparently, a lot of people have problems with Satellite A10/A15 hinges. I posted your question and some suggestions here: Replacing hinges on a Toshiba Satellite A10 A15 laptop
July 7th, 2008 at 3:04 pm
Thank you for this excellent site! Very helpful, and very much appreciated!! My question to you is: Do you know if the hinges for a Toshiba Satellite A15-s157 PSA10U-01C8WV are interchangeable? For example, would the hinges from an a15-s127 wotk on a Toshiba Satellite A15-s157 PSA10U-01C8WV? I had also herd that some tecra models, and some a10 models would also work for my Toshiba Satellite A15-s157 PSA10U-01C8WV but before I buy I wanted to ask you about interchangeabilty of these parts, since you are far more experienced and knowledgable with all these models..and, Thank you in advance (-:
June 17th, 2008 at 12:27 pm
Laptop freak-
Love your website. I hope I am not repeating but I read through and could not see my answer. I have a Toshiba satellite m45-359 that has broken hinges I need a part number for. I have considered purchasing a m45 for parts but the only ones I can find are not S359’s would the parts be interchangeable? Thank you
May 13th, 2008 at 8:52 pm
Rochelle,
I can help only with laptops sold in the United States.
March 23rd, 2008 at 3:41 pm
Dear Laptop Freak,
First of all,i think your website is awesome and very helpful. I was wondering if you could help me? I’ve read all the other posts in the section in regards to toshiba satellite lids not staying upright. I have a toshiba satellite model no:psa20a-06656p. I removed the battery and found “f4″.Would you be able to supply me with the part numbers for necessary hinges?
thank you
Rochelle
March 16th, 2008 at 3:27 pm
Hello! It seems as if Toshiba has quite an issue with this.
I have a Satellite 4200 Series (4280Z-DVD/6.0) model number T5428U-0Q151 – any chance that the hinges for this bad boy are still available???
Thanks!
Tom
March 11th, 2008 at 11:04 am
Thanks for the awesome website. Very informative!
I have the same problem with my Toshiba Satellite A40 (PSA40C-0F1LR). Both hinges are broken. I’ve looked around and am not sure of the part number so am afraid to buy the wrong thing. I’d really appreciate it if you could tell me the part numbers for both Left and Right hinges for my laptop. Many thanks!
Max
March 10th, 2008 at 8:33 pm
Anchorblew,
It’s really hard to tell without knowing the part number. The hinge looks OK but you’ll have to confirm the part number.
Here’s what you are looking for for Toshiba 2455-S305 (PS245U-075RSV):
Left hinge: P000368300
Right hinge: P000368310
I don’t have instructions for this particular model.
March 10th, 2008 at 8:27 pm
Mandy Moo,
Sorry, I cannot help with European laptop models (I don’t have part listings). I can help only with laptops sold in the United States.
March 9th, 2008 at 7:12 pm
A couple months ago my laptop (Toshiba 2455-S305 PS245U-075RSV) screen made snapping sound when I opened it. Now the LCD screen no longer stay up on its own. The right brake hinge must be completely broken since the assembly in that area has almost a 1/4″ of play in all directions. I found this item on ebay
Is it the item I’m looking for? Do you have a disassembly guide for replacing the hinge? Where is a good place to purchase discounted screen hinges if the aforementioned item isn’t the one that I am needing?
Thank you in advance
March 1st, 2008 at 2:21 pm
Hello, I have a Toshiba Satellite PSA40-702, model number – PSA40E-0E4N1-EN and both hinges seem to be cracked. Yesterday the left hinge cracked open completely and the screen will not stay up at all!
Do you know the hinge part numbers I would need please? Both left and right. Also need it from somewhere who would deliver to the UK.
Thank you!
February 18th, 2008 at 5:27 pm
I need a part number for a left hinge for an A15-S127 letter “S”. TIA
February 17th, 2008 at 2:59 pm
have toshiba satellite a-105s 4094. the lcd screen seems to have a short in the left hinge??? sometimes the screen gets a “checkerboard” pattern and the cursor will not move as you move your finger. if you change the angle of the screen, it will work but as soon as you remove your hand from the lcd screen, the problem returns. any suggestions?