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Posted by: BadGoldEagle on 2015-04-09 13:11:51
I'm afraid I have to concede defeat.
After nearly 4 hours of WD40, there is no change.
I tried to get the metal frame out of the plastic bit, but now the teeth are not aligned properly, and I can't rebuild it altogether. Damn it!
I won't be able to work on it this week-end or even the week-end after.
I think I will just abandon them and try to get new ones... What do you think?
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Posted by: unity on 2015-04-09 13:20:09
That sucks. I bet the metal spring is moulded into the plastic. Or installed in such a way they can not be removed.
Have to tried a product like CLR. Or even soak in Vinegar for an hour or so. Vinegar works well for removing light battery corrosion on mobos. I use it often. And its dirt cheap.
On another note, I do have a spare set if interested. I have an almost complete portable that I have been parting out.
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Posted by: CC_333 on 2015-04-09 15:51:16
I have an almost complete portable that I have been parting out. Backlit or non-backlit?
I need an LCD cable for mine (it's torn such that the bcklight doesn't work).
c
p.s. Sorry if I hijacked the thread just now!
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Posted by: unity on 2015-04-10 12:56:33
I sent some hinge/clutches out. Tested both.
CC, I dont have a cable available.
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Posted by: Bolle on 2020-07-02 01:55:23
Made the same mistake but instantly realized that it could be a bad idea because the clutch might contain some sort of springs inside.
Looked it up, saw what happen to @BadGoldEagle and ripped mine open to dry them out again.
I then proceeded to remove the springs that were inside, cleaned everything, put in silicone based grease and put everything together again.
Clutches are butter smooth again now. I guess I dodged a bullet there.
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