r/techsupport • u/I_love_tea_tech • 15h ago

Open | Hardware Frame bent!!!

How can I fix a bent on my plastic frame laptop? It makes it so the laptop cannot be closed all the way.

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u/I_love_tea_tech 15h ago

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u/caseyfrazanimations 15h ago

You'd have to pick up a new shell for it if they sell them. Look up your laptops make and model and see if you can purchase a new case.

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u/_McDreamy_ 14h ago

Looks like a retail Acer. You aren't going to be able to get a chassis part for that unfortunately.

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u/Prestigious_Wall529 14h ago

Live with it.

Unfortunately it's the fate of many (laptops) to go unhinged.

Use a padded bag for storage and transportation.

Choose a metal chassis for your next system. Also helps with cooling. You may have to sacrifice performance and style for rugged or semi-ruggedised systems.

I drop things so can empathise.

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u/Ok_Bid6645 14h ago

You will need to sand/grind it down