Satellite P100: Cover hinge cracks

Jeffrey said that technicians replaced something inside the cover, and then all was well.
I would very much like to know what they did, so that I can ask for the same!
The cover on my P100 has been changed twice already but has failed again in the same place, by the left hinge, after very little use.

Hallo Allend
Toshiba have just repaired my Satellite P100 for the third time, under guarantee, although the initial period had expired.
This time they asked me to send it back for "expert attention" direct to Toshiba, rather than to an approved repair agent.
The cover looks better this time - previously there was an uneven finish over the hinge fixings which is where the cover split.
The repair note states that the cover and both hinges have been replaced, and that the replacement parts have been "updated to finally resolve the problem". This is a rough translation from French.
If I were you I would insist that only these the new parts are used.
David

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