GATEWAY LAPTOP TB120 HINGES NOT WORKING
Search "gateway e-155c lcd swivel assembly" on google or any other search engine and you will find the part that you need.
You will need to do your own replacement, but that is the part that will fix your problem
Here is a link to a new hinge for 37 dollars, they take paypal too.
http://www.laptop-lcd-hinge.com/Gateway/Gateway-TB120.html
I have the same problem and repaired with purchase of a new redesigned hinge. It works beatiful, but patience is the key when taking apart a laptop.
I had this problem with a Gateway TB120 and have posted what I discovered -- http://riactant.wordpress.com/2009/06/13/is-your-gateway-tb120-lid-hinge-loose-or-wont-stay-up/
If you're out of warranty, somebody has to open the Laptop and replace the part. The part is available on ebay. Here's a repair guide on how to disassemble a Laptop. Maybe a tech savy friend can do it for you. If you want to pay to have somebody do it for you there are third party Laptop Repair Services.
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The single hinge in the middle that rotates the tablet around has stopped working in the function that holds the monitor upright. It now flaps down when opened.
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