My HP Envy TouchSmart Notebook has been popping at the hinges - which SEPARATES THE CASING - upon opening and closing, and even when adjusting the position of the screen while open. The casing comes apart at the seams on both the left and right sides near the back corners by the hinges. It WILL snap back, but the instant you move the screen at all, it pops it again. Now it seems to be affecting functionality! :/ My touchpad only works a portion of the time, the screen will go black, and it is running tremendously slow/slow to respond to clicking and/or typing. I NEED to use my laptop, but this happens EVERY time! I'm afraid it is going to damage my computer which is otherwise a great machine, and I shouldnt have to buy another $1000+ PC because of some faulty design in the hinges and casing.
I've seen other posts, so this is apparently a known issue, as there have been several complaints of the same happening to many many people. And because my warranty is expired, I must pau $60 just to speak with a support agent? This is a manufacturing defect obviously, in the physical components, not a "technincal support" or software or harware issue. Is there a way to easily fix this? Or has anyone had any luck with finding a solution from HP?? Thanks bunches!