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Use this guide to replace one or both of the hinges in your HP 15-fc0000 series laptop.
Note: This procedure was written using a model 15-fc0093dx HP 15 Laptop PC but is compatible with any HP 15 Laptop PC whose model number starts with 15-fc.
This procedure requires removing the battery to disconnect it. Use care to avoid bending, twisting, or puncturing it—a charged lithium-ion battery can be very dangerous if accidentally punctured. If your battery looks puffy or swollen, take extra precautions.
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Shut down the laptop.
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Unplug the charger and any other cables from the laptop.
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Close the laptop and flip it over so the rubber feet are facing up. Place the laptop on a soft surface to avoid damaging the top cover.
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Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the four screws securing the bottom cover.
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Two 6.8 mm‑long screws near the rear of the laptop.
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Two 4.8 mm‑long screws near the front of the laptop.
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Insert an opening pick under the bottom cover at the rear of the laptop.
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Twist the pick until one or more clips release.
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Repeat this procedure along the rear edge until you release all the clips.
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Place your fingers under the part of the bottom cover you've raised, near a corner.
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Use your fingers to gently pry up the corner of the bottom cover.
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Insert an opening pick under the edge of the bottom cover next to the corner you've raised.
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Pry up the back cover clips along the edge.
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Use an opening pick to repeat the procedure from the previous step to pry up the remaining sides of the bottom cover.
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Remove the bottom cover.
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Use a spudger or your fingers to lift the tape that adheres the speaker wires to the metal trackpad bracket.
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Use a spudger or your fingers to remove the speaker wires from the routing clips along the edge of the battery.
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Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the five 4.3 mm‑long screws securing the battery.
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Use two hands to grip the battery about one inch from each end.
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Lift the front of the battery (the side closest to you) until the battery is free of its alignment pegs.
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Pull the battery towards you to release it from its connector.
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Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the three 5.6 mm‑long screws securing the right hinge.
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Lift the left hinge to 90º so it's pointing upward.
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Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the three 5.6 mm‑long screws that securing the left hinge.
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Lift the left hinge to 90º so it's pointing upward.
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Use the flat end of a spudger to pry up the locking tab on the display cable ZIF connector.
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Use tweezers or your fingers to grip the black taped portion of the display cable.
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Pull the ribbon cable away from its connector to disconnect it.
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Use tweezers to lift the display cable up and out of its routing channel.
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Use tweezers to remove the plastic cover on the wireless LAN card antenna cable.
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Set the plastic cover aside with the sticky side up.
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Place one arm of a pair of tweezers under the metal head of the antenna cable. Lightly grip the head.
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Lift straight up to disconnect the antenna.
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Use tweezers, a spudger, or fingers to lift the wireless LAN antenna out of the routing clips beside the fan.
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Use a pair of tweezers to move the wireless LAN antenna from underneath the plastic arm that holds it down.
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If your DC‑in cable is on top of your wireless LAN antenna cable, gently pull it out from underneath the DC-in cable before proceeding.
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Lift the frame of the laptop so it is at 90º to the display assembly.
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Slide the frame towards the webcam until it's free from the hinges.
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Insert an opening pick on the inside of one of the thinner sides of the display bezel, between the bezel and the display panel.
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Cut the adhesive by sliding the opening pick along the display bezel.
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Slide the opening pick along the perimeter of the bezel until all of the adhesive is cut.
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Release the clips holding the display bezel by gently lifting the bezel, starting with one of the thinner sides.
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Lift the bezel and slide it out from underneath the hinges to remove it.
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Use a pair of pointed tweezers to grip the pull tab below the lower-left corner of the screen and pull it up slightly so it's above the display assembly.
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Slowly pull the adhesive straight back at a low angle until all of the adhesive is separated.
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Locate the pull tab of the stretch‑release adhesive below the lower‑right corner of the display panel, then repeat the procedure from the previous step to remove this adhesive.
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Lift the display panel from the top of the panel (the side closest to the webcam).
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Hold the panel at 90º or prop it against something sturdy for the next step.
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While the display panel panel is being held or propped up at 90º, use a pair of tweezers to remove the fabric tape covering the display cable connector on the back of the display panel.
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Use the flat end of a spudger to lift the locking buckle over the display connector.
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Use a pair of tweezers to grip the display cable and the buckle.
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Holding the display cable in place, lift the display panel to disconnect it from the display cable.
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Remove the display panel.
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Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the 2.9 mm‑long screw securing the top of the left hinge.
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Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the four screws securing the bottom of the left hinge.
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Two 3.1 mm‑long outer screws
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Two 3.9 mm‑long inner screws
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Lift the left hinge out of the display assembly and remove it.
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Repeat this procedure to remove the right hinge.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler. Depending on your region, used HP devices and parts can be returned for reuse or recycling through the HP Planet Partners program.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Answers community for help.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler. Depending on your region, used HP devices and parts can be returned for reuse or recycling through the HP Planet Partners program.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Answers community for help.
