[iBook] stiff lid

[Sales Dept Wegener Media]

Contrary to popular opinion, the hinges on the iBook need to be  
lubricated.  They will seize and break if not lubricated.
We repair thousands of these white iBooks for schools and individuals  
every year, and we lubricate each one while in our shop.

Lubrication is a simple process.  Just get a can of lithium grease  
(pressurized) with a small tube.
White lithium grease is the type that we use, as it penetrates but  
doesn't dry out quickly.  This is usually $4-6 at your local hardware  
store.
There is no need to disassemble your iBook to do it. Just put the  
small tube on the can, to allow you to control the flow and get it  
into the hinge.
The hinge is just inside the case edge, where the screen hinge meets  
the laptop case.

A small shot in each hinge, followed by rapid movement of the hinge,  
to let the grease penetrate the hinge, will properly lubricate your  
hinge.

This should be repeated whenever the hinge becomes stuck or stiff.   
Probably once every 9-18 months.

Thanks,
David

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> On Nov 2, 2007, at 10:04 PM, Don Hinkle wrote:
>
>> The lid on our G3 2 USB iBook is getting too stiff to open and  
>> we're afraid to force it.
>> What to do! Is there an inexpensive fix or is it Expensive Repair  
>> time???
>> thanks for advice
>>
>> -donald henry hinkle
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