Portable information handling system having a bendable integrated display

A method for presenting visual images at a portable information handling system integrated display, the method comprising:

• storing the portable information handling system in a closed position having first and second housing portions, both the first and second housing portions having a planar configuration in the closed position;
• rotating the first and second housing portions relative to each other from the closed position to an open position;
• in response to the rotating, automatically transitioning the first housing portion from the planar configuration to a curved configuration;
• and
• presenting the visual images at a display film integrated in the first housing portion and conforming to the curved configuration;
• forming the first housing portion from plural rotationally coupled segments;
• rotating the segments to define the planar and curved configurations.

A display assembly comprising:

• a flexible frame having a curved configuration;
• a foldable display film disposed on the flexible frame and operable to present information as visual images;
• and
• a housing coupled to the flexible frame and operable to transition the flexible frame between the curved configuration and a planar configuration;
• wherein the flexible frame comprises sheet metal having plural openings disposed to adjust rigidity of the flexible frame for transitioning between the curved and planar configurations.