I can provide pictures of where it went if needed
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reverse engineering a solution isn't as easy as just a few pictures. we would basically need physical access to replicate the critical dimensions and then feed it into something, print the test fit pieces and double checking fit before coming to a final design.
you're unlikely to find an .stl beause basically every laptop is going to be different. This really is something you need to design yourself.
https://www.laptopinventory.com/Laptop_Model.php/HP/PAVILION/14-FQ%20(Silver)
I tried to find the specific part on HPs website as well but I had no luck.
You likely will not find anywhere online that has specific enough dimensions to 3Dprint a replacement part.
I would just slap some black gaffers tape over it and call it a day personally.
Or if the parts are mirror images of each other for the left and right hinges, carefully measure the remaining intact one and flip it.
That might work but I have taken apart my fair share of laptops and I can tell you that many of them have asymmetrical hardware. So it might not work.
I took a look at OP's machine and it appears to be one of those deals with one big central hinge cover with upper and lower clamshell halves. So, we're both sunk. It's symmetrical in this case, but there is nothing to mirror. They will need to have an existing one (or all the bits and pieces of their busted one, maybe) to measure up and clone.
But yes, I have also seen laptops where the left and right hinges and/or their covers are different from each other.
I feel like it was mostly Asus and Lenovo I would see with like one beefy hinge and one litter stabilizer hinge. It's been years though. Im sure most laptop manufacturers had some asymmetrical stuff.