An electronic device such as a portable computer including a base and a lid is provided. The electronic device also includes a hinge assembly that facilitates pivoting movement between the lid and the base. The hinge assembly includes a body and a shaft configured to respective engage one of the base and the lid. The hinge assembly also includes a clutch mechanism. The clutch mechanism may include a friction member that induces friction during movement of the lid to help retain the lid in a user-selected angular position with respect to the base. Further, the clutch mechanism may include a spring that extends through a cavity defined through the shaft. The spring may be affixed to the shaft at one end and affixed to the body at a second end. Thereby, movement of the lid may be assisted or opposed by torsion in the spring, so as to improve a user experience.