Abstract: A display panel for a portable computer includes an LCD device, a cover and a frame joined together to receive the LCD device, a plurality of first screws fastening together the cover and the frame, and a plurality of second screws fastening the LCD device to the cover. The cover has a plurality of first screw holes disposed adjacent to a first rear end wall to receive the first screws. Each of opposite first side end walls has a recessed outer face formed with a plurality of second screw holes for receiving the second screws. The second screw holes open at and extend inwardly from the recessed outer face. The frame has a plurality of third screw holes disposed adjacent to a second rear end wall and aligned with the first screw holes to receive the first screws. Each of opposite second side end walls has a flap member projecting into the recessed outer face of a corresponding one of the first side end walls to cover the second screws.

Abstract: A hinge device is used in a portable computer having a main computer housing and a display panel with different size specifications. The hinge device includes a pivot retainer, a mounting block, and a pair of screw members. The mounting block is secured on the main computer housing at a line that forms a distance with the rotary axis of the pivot retainer, the distance corresponding to the difference in the size specifications of the main computer housing and the display panel to prevent interference when moving the display panel between open and closed positions relative to the main computer housing.