Hello, I’m sorry to hear that your HP Laptop 14-dk1022wm has a broken and cracking hinge. This is a common problem that affects many laptops over time. There are a few possible causes and solutions for this issue:
* The hinge may be loose or misaligned due to wear and tear or physical damage. You can try to tighten the hinge screws by following the instructions on [link|http://hp.com/supportvideos|this guide|new_window=true]. Make sure you have the right tools and skills to do this, or seek professional help if you are not confident.
* The hinge may be broken or cracked due to excessive force or impact. You can try to replace the hinge by following the instructions on [link|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0eXKq4NK5VE|this video|new_window=true]. Make sure you have the right replacement part and tools to do this, or seek professional help if you are not confident.
* The hinge cover may be broken or cracked due to cosmetic damage or aging. You can try to replace the hinge cover by following the instructions on [link|https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c04849879|this article|new_window=true]. Make sure you have the right replacement part and tools to do this, or seek professional help if you are not confident.
You can find more information about your laptop’s parts and components on [link|https://support.hp.com/ca-en/document/c06518549|this page|new_window=true]. You can also find more setup and user guides for your laptop on [link|https://support.hp.com/us-en/product/setup-user-guides/hp-14-dk1000-laptop-pc-series/model/34443567|this page|new_window=true].
I hope this helps you with your HP Laptop 14-dk1022wm hinge issue. 😊