Screen hinges problem

OK, I have a strange situation, but it's got me pretty worried about my laptop. I have a Dell Inspiron 1525. This morning I was driving and had the computer in its protective backpack in the passenger seat. I hit a bad patch of ice and slide to the other side of the road, had to hit the brakes real hard. I was worried I'd damaged my computer with the whiplash and everything, even though the backpack was heavy enough that it didn't move around in the seat.

But when I took the computer out when I got to school I noticed that the screen hinges look weird now. The hinge on the right looks normal, but the one on the left seems like its slanted. By that I mean the space between the hinge and the plastic isn't perfectly straight. The computer works the same as it did before. Has anyone here ever had problems with screen hinges? And is it very bad for the computer if the hinges take some damage? Sorry, I'm just kind of desperate for some help. Thanks all.

 

I think a photo would clarify the situation better for the experts.

 

I'll try to get one up.

 

I don't think you have to worry if it's not cracking or bending against anything when opening. And if it's getting broken you can't flip up the screen and have it open properly, but it's repairable.

But a picture would tell much more so!

 

You have to be careful to let your laptop cool some before closing and zipping up in some of those padded cases that fit inside cases. The processor can get very hot, 170 degrees F sometimes and they are often located in the corner of the notebook near the hinges. If you just turn off your computer and zip it up, you are creating an, "easybake oven" situation. Not sayin thats what happened to you, just happens alot.

 

I wouldn't think he actually has the notebook powered while it's in the bag/case really. That would just be stupid. And if it's just been shut down and put in a bag there is no way it's gonna get hotter as it's powered off!

Or did i missunderstand your post?