[iBook] stiff lid

[Don Hinkle]

Thanks, David. I got a can of white lithium grease this morning at a  
local auto supply store, sprayed it in the hinges, and after waiting  
a half hour or so, the iBook lid opens freely and without a squeak!  
Something to remember. Thanks for your helpful and timely information!

-don
-donald henry hinkle

The pitcher cries for water to carry and a person for work that is  
real.- Marge Piercy


-donald henry hinkle

The pitcher cries for water to carry and a person for work that is  
real.- Marge Piercy

On Nov 3, 2007, at 12:48 PM, Sales Dept Wegener Media wrote:

> 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:
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>>> 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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