A hinge for an electronic device, such as a notebook computer, a personal
digital assistant, a cellular telephone, a portable compact disc player
and the like, includes a body member and at least one contact provided on
the body member. Structure is provided for electrically connecting each
contact to a first portion of the electronic device. Structure is also
provided for connecting each contact to a second portion of the
electronic device. The hinge can be repeatedly used without wear or
rubbing action because the ends of the contacts always remain connected
to the electrical components of the upper and lower portions of the
electronic device. If damaged, only the hinge needs to be replaced and
the connections to the electronic device reinstated.