According to one embodiment, an electronic apparatus includes a first unit, a second unit, a shaft, a first engaging portion, a moving portion, a second engaging portion, a first magnet, a second magnet, and a metal member. The second engaging portion is movable in a vicinity of the moving portion and configured to restrict a movement of the moving portion when the second engaging portion is engaged with the first engaging portion. The second magnet is configured to act repulsively against the first magnet. The metal member is configured to release engagement between the first engaging portion and the second engaging portion by attracting the second engaging portion when the metal member is inserted between the first magnet and the second magnet.