<![CDATA[iFixit - Answers With Device "Lenovo IP Flex 5 Chromebook 14IAU7"]]> https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/Device/Lenovo_IP_Flex_5_Chromebook_14IAU7?rss=yes en-US Tue, 07 Jul 2026 04:35:27 -0700 <![CDATA[Lenovo IP Flex 5 Chromebook 14IAU7: Lid hinge screw mounts have broken from plastic]]> This laptop has a lid that can rotate about 270 degrees, so you can use it sort of like a tablet. My son loved this function, but unfortunately the mounts for the left hinge didn't. After repeated strain the mounts for the screws holding the left hinge broke.

Block Image

These are metal threaded mounts set in plastic. The plastic surrounding the metal threaded mount is intact, but it separated from the plastic attached to the lid. As a result the hinge just pulls away when you try to move the lid.

Block Image

I've already tried using Gorilla Glue (like super glue) to glue the mounts back on, but the mounts just ripped away as soon as I tried to rotate the screen back into position. I think I need a stronger epoxy, perhaps, that will be a much stronger bond, but I'm not sure what I can get that is 1) strong enough and 2) safe to use in electronics.

From my research I think I can use Loctite 406, but I didn't know if anyone else had a better suggestion. Is there a way to avoid glueing the mounts altogether?

⟐ Commented January 27, 2026 at 7:31 MST

]]> https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/936628/Lid+hinge+screw+mounts+have+broken+from+plastic https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/936628 Tue, 27 Jan 2026 07:31:43 -0700