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| Click here to select a new forum. | | How Do I Lubricate TiBook Hinges? | Posted by: CC_333 on 2012-04-23 21:39:21
Hi,
The subject line pretty much says it all. I acquired this TiBook, and it has a mild case of the typical-for-that-model-over-tight-screen-hinges problem that I'd like to fix (either partially or completely).
Rest assured, everything's intact for now! I just want to do some "preventative maintenance" so it remains that way.
Thank you!
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| Posted by: ClassicHasClass on 2012-04-24 15:38:20
A number of manufacturers used to sell these kinds of kits. RadTech seems to still do so: http://www.radtech.us/Products/Glides.aspx
The basic idea is to take the titanium covers off the hinges and squirt in "decent lubricant." Don't use WD-40; it's a water displacer, not a lubricant. There are some midgrade oils that might suffice, but I'd go with the RadTech solution, since I've used it myself on a TiBook a number of years ago and it seemed to do well.
| Posted by: CC_333 on 2012-04-24 15:52:58
Hi,
Thank you for the suggestion. I will look into it.
From a brief gloss-over, it appears that RadTech also sells kits for MacBooks, MacBook Pros, iBooks and Aluminum PowerBooks, which is good to know.
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