On 1/31/04 12:28 PM, "Stephen Mackenzie" <stephen.mackenzie at connectfree.co.uk> wrote: > I just got an oldish iBook (500MHz 2xUSB). Yes, it has a squeaky hinge > but everything works for now... But every day I'm plugging in the modem > cable, power cable and USB things--and unplugging them again. This is > going to continue because it is a portable and I intend to use it that > way. > > Does the list have any thoughts on whether it would be a good idea to > lubricate the machine's sockets to reduce wear, and if so, what > non-smelly, non-conductive substance would work the best? > Bear grease works good for me.... Seriously, don't bother.