Macbook doesn't close properly. The screen part isn't aligned properly with the bottom part when closing the macbook. Can't fully close it anymore.
The hinge piece has been broken off.
Do I have to buy a new screen or can I solve it in another way?
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Depending on what happened you may need to replace the hinges or maybe just re-align them.
Follow this IFIXIT guide: MacBook Pro 15" Retina Display Mid 2012 Display Assembly Replacement Jump down to Step12 to see if loosing the hinge will allow you to re-align it. If the hinge has failed (galled up) then you'll need to replace one or both.
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Did you bang the system or drop it?
by Dan
Dropped it, but was a long time ago. Few months. Had no problems then.
by Maxim Martin
@martmax - Here's the needed part: Display Cable & Left Hinge, Apple P/N 818-2882
by Dan