# Lid alignment off by a bit. Does anyone know how to fix it? **URL:** \ **Category:** Framework Laptop 13\ **Created:** [January 6, 2022, 11:03pm UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/lid-alignment-off-by-a-bit-does-anyone-know-how-to-fix-it/13418 "2022-01-06T23:03:03Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 12\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![xanekka](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/x/8dc957/32.png) [@xanekka](https://community.frame.work/u/xanekka)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2022, 11:03pm UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/lid-alignment-off-by-a-bit-does-anyone-know-how-to-fix-it/13418/1 "2022-01-06T23:03:03Z")
The misalignment of the lid is small but it bothers me. Had a similar problem with a Lenovo before. But this being Framework laptop, I figure there should be a solution, right? I have attached the photos. Does anyone know how to fix it? ![IMG_2004](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/uploads/framework3/original/2X/6/61579f31ba07cc14c90781e8b38f7f22976b028f.jpeg) ![IMG_2003](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/uploads/framework3/original/2X/b/b474ab7c8c49fb66fbefc29ea4e8aa8895ade54c.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Jason\_Hottelet](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/8dc957/32.png) [@Jason\_Hottelet](https://community.frame.work/u/Jason_Hottelet)\ **Post date:** [January 7, 2022, 2:22am UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/lid-alignment-off-by-a-bit-does-anyone-know-how-to-fix-it/13418/2 "2022-01-07T02:22:20Z")
You could try adjusting the hinges a bit (with whatever amount of violence seems necessary). If you break them in the process, you can buy a replacement kit for 24$ on the marketplace, which would be your other option anyways (unless either your top or bottom cover is crooked, which is unlikely). ---
**Author:** ![Keith\_J\_Brett](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/community.frame.work/keith_j_brett/32/1173_2.png) [@Keith\_J\_Brett](https://community.frame.work/u/Keith_J_Brett)\ **Post date:** [January 7, 2022, 11:22am UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/lid-alignment-off-by-a-bit-does-anyone-know-how-to-fix-it/13418/4 "2022-01-07T11:22:16Z")
You’re camera focus is off but judging by the pictures it appears to be approximately 1-3 mm off. Is that accurate? Was it like that before you applied the skin? It may have shifted when you applied the skin if you were smoothing it out while peeling the backing off. Have you attempted to put the slightest force in the opposite direction? Also would you tell me if the honeycomb skin is textured and who makes it? YouTube search found these: [![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/uploads/framework3/original/3X/8/f/8f72280a87f7fbdd5c5dd4e6bd56045ae80caab9.jpeg "How to Fix Laptop Broken Hinges Easy and Permanent") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aOr4Q3-gMvc) [![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/uploads/framework3/original/3X/1/3/13ed49a280e757c368ebbf9726287b679c508638.jpeg "How to loosen or tighten up the hinges on a laptop to prevent cracks and damage to the frame") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VA5wo8cP7AM) [![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/uploads/framework3/original/3X/4/2/42d834f5179d2e578c1098c1184704aeefe6c270.jpeg "How to adjust (tighten or loosen up) the hinges on a laptop") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_oI-wF6-7NM) Framework replacement hinge kit: > **[Fix Consumer Electronics](https://frame.work/products/display-hinge-kit)** > > We know consumer electronics can be better for you and for the environment. Unlike most products, ours are open for you to repair and upgrade Framework hinge repair guide: > **[Hinge Replacement Guide](https://guides.frame.work/Guide/Hinge+Replacement+Guide/104)** > > Replacing the Hinges on the Framework Laptop ---
**Author:** ![neurology\_equator](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/cdc98d/32.png) [@neurology\_equator](https://community.frame.work/u/neurology_equator)\ **Post date:** [January 7, 2022, 12:38pm UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/lid-alignment-off-by-a-bit-does-anyone-know-how-to-fix-it/13418/5 "2022-01-07T12:38:34Z")
It seems this is by design, both laptops I have seen in person also exhibit this. I think it is not crooked, but rather shifted to accommodate the cables for the screen on the left side hinge. If you look at the hinge, there should be a slightly bigger gap on the left side. ---
**Author:** ![xanekka](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/x/8dc957/32.png) [@xanekka](https://community.frame.work/u/xanekka)\ **Post date:** [January 7, 2022, 2:16pm UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/lid-alignment-off-by-a-bit-does-anyone-know-how-to-fix-it/13418/6 "2022-01-07T14:16:06Z")
> [@Keith\_J\_Brett](#): > > You’re camera focus is off but judging by the pictures it appears to be approximately 1-3 mm off. Is that accurate? > > Was it like that before you applied the skin? Yes and yes. > [@Keith\_J\_Brett](#): > > It may have shifted when you applied the skin if you were smoothing it out while peeling the backing off. I doubt it as I didn’t peel back. I was pretty lucky with this skin installation. > [@Keith\_J\_Brett](#): > > Have you attempted to put the slightest force in the opposite direction? Yes, I have tried that but I didn’t want to force it too much as I was worried that it might damage it. But it’s pretty stable in that misaligned position. > [@Keith\_J\_Brett](#): > > Also would you tell me if the honeycomb skin is textured and who makes it? It’s a brand skin. Thank you. I did look at the hinge replacement guide to see if I could adjust it back in place. I removed the keyboard and the bezel to look at the hinge a bit more. I will give the instructions from the videos a try. ---
**Author:** ![Plastic\_Knight](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ea666f/32.png) [@Plastic\_Knight](https://community.frame.work/u/Plastic_Knight)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2024, 7:06am UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/lid-alignment-off-by-a-bit-does-anyone-know-how-to-fix-it/13418/8 "2024-02-25T07:06:18Z")
Hi All, I have had my Framework 13 for a few days now and am having a few issues. The biggest one is that the lid doesn’t line up perfectly with the base enclosure. One corner very slightly protrudes over the base, whereas the other corner is a little short of lining up with it. It’s almost like the lid is very slightly tilted to one side. I’m trying to determine whether this is a manufacturing fault/ shipping damage or something completely normal for the model. Can anyone else with a laptop 13 confirm? Thanks. ---
**Author:** ![iKenndac](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/community.frame.work/ikenndac/32/20120_2.png) [@iKenndac](https://community.frame.work/u/iKenndac)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2024, 10:21am UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/lid-alignment-off-by-a-bit-does-anyone-know-how-to-fix-it/13418/9 "2024-02-25T10:21:35Z")
Mine does that too, but it’s less than a millimetre of difference. Feels like a tolerances thing to me, and isn’t something I personally consider too much of a problem. In fact, it took me a couple of months to even notice it. ---
**Author:** ![Plastic\_Knight](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ea666f/32.png) [@Plastic\_Knight](https://community.frame.work/u/Plastic_Knight)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2024, 10:55am UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/lid-alignment-off-by-a-bit-does-anyone-know-how-to-fix-it/13418/10 "2024-02-25T10:55:22Z")
Mines probably about a millimeter difference. I noticed it straight away. It does annoy me a little bit. ---
**Author:** ![Alan\_Pearce](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/2bfe46/32.png) [@Alan\_Pearce](https://community.frame.work/u/Alan_Pearce)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2024, 4:09pm UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/lid-alignment-off-by-a-bit-does-anyone-know-how-to-fix-it/13418/11 "2024-02-25T16:09:40Z")
If it is really annoying you can probably adjust the hinge mounting screws to tweak it. ---
**Author:** ![Alan\_Mackenzie](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/community.frame.work/alan_mackenzie/32/15724_2.png) [@Alan\_Mackenzie](https://community.frame.work/u/Alan_Mackenzie)\ **Post date:** [February 27, 2024, 11:32pm UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/lid-alignment-off-by-a-bit-does-anyone-know-how-to-fix-it/13418/12 "2024-02-27T23:32:42Z")
Are you referring to the black plastic bottom part of the bezel being uneven with the body of the computer? Mine wasn’t and, when I removed the bezel completely, I discovered that a magnet that holds the bezel had come unglued and was blocking proper attachment. I fixed that and all is well. ---
**Author:** ![Evan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/54ee81/32.png) [@Evan](https://community.frame.work/u/Evan)\ **Post date:** [December 4, 2024, 2:18pm UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/lid-alignment-off-by-a-bit-does-anyone-know-how-to-fix-it/13418/13 "2024-12-04T14:18:29Z")
See also [this thread](http://community.frame.work/t/lid-alignment-off-by-a-bit-does-anyone-know-how-to-fix-it/13418/7). ---
**Author:** ![Evan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/54ee81/32.png) [@Evan](https://community.frame.work/u/Evan)\ **Post date:** [December 4, 2024, 2:43pm UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/lid-alignment-off-by-a-bit-does-anyone-know-how-to-fix-it/13418/14 "2024-12-04T14:43:05Z")
Mine is the same way (when closed, the near corners of the lid are slightly shifted to the right). Has anyone successfully corrected this?