If this is a matter of restoring the wood under the hinges that is easy. If the case needs wood repairs that is more difficult and as Mark said if the finish needs repair that is most difficult. I have had so many cases of screws stripped out of cases I have developed a procedure. The easy solution is to spray the screws with a mold release like McLube or Glide-All, thoroughly, drop a drop or two of medium thick CA glue into the hole and insert the screw into the hole to the depth it will be when tightened and let set. If the holes are badly damaged then use the one or two holes that are not so damaged to help position the hinge and use a little more glue on the damaged hole. Leave the CA to set overnight. Remove the screws by giving them a sharp, impact turn to break the minor bond. You can get some wood repair material from Ruth and Webb Philips <WPRB@AOL.COM> and fill all the holes and missing wood to level with the rest of the case. This is an epoxy type material and is really tough. You will need to redrill the holes and hope you get them positioned properly. Try to make the hinge location before starting use a repair. Since this is the inside of the case any wood replaced outside the parameter of the hinge can be stained to hide the change of color. These types of repairs are stronger than the original materials so should last a good while, even in a hotel. Best of luck. Newt
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