Repair Techniques 1. Cabinet Hinge Repair Plate (most reliable method) These are metal plates that screw onto the cabinet or door, creating a strong, new base for the hinge: “Google Hinge repair plate.” “Cabinet hinge repair plates… Fix one to cabinet then re‑fix the hinge to the plate.” “Repair plates from Screwfix… Cheap fix that actually worked.” A dedicated guide for Hafele hinge plates explains this step-by-step: Remove the old hinge assembly. Mount the repair plate flush onto the affected surface. Reattach your clip‑on hinge to the plate using the provided screws. Adjust as needed for proper door alignment.