A folder type mobile terminal which prevents damage to a display, such as a liquid crystal display (LCD), mounted in the folder due to an external impact is provided. An impact dispersing device incorporated into the upper and lower covers of the folder portion of the mobile terminal causes a load applied to the upper cover due to an external impact, such as that which is applied when the mobile terminal is dropped, to be dispersed to the lower cover. In this manner, the force of the impact is drawn away from the upper cover, adequate clearance is maintained between the upper cover and the display, and damage to the display is minimized.