A folder type mobile terminal which prevents damage to a display such as a liquid crystal display (LCD), due to an external impact is provided. A display protecting member incorporated into the upper and lower cover of the folder portion of the mobile terminal prevents deformation of the upper cover from damaging the display module. More particularly, support ribs which extend along the circumference of the display module and beyond the upper surface of the display module prevent contact between the upper cover an d the display module and preclude damage to the display module.