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Powerbook G3 screen hinges
Posted by: macman0512 on 2022-10-24 02:12:04
Hi guys,

I am the proud owner of a Lombard and a PDQ. Sadly, the PDQ had snapped hinges when I bought it(which they're famous for, so not entirely unexpected), but weirdly so did the Lombard. As I'm unable to find replacements, and I'd rather not destroy a working machine to fix another, I was wondering if there are any homemade fixes to repair the hinges, or maybe aftermarket replacements.
Posted by: ikethederg on 2024-03-07 05:56:11
Hi guys,

I am the proud owner of a Lombard and a PDQ. Sadly, the PDQ had snapped hinges when I bought it(which they're famous for, so not entirely unexpected), but weirdly so did the Lombard. As I'm unable to find replacements, and I'd rather not destroy a working machine to fix another, I was wondering if there are any homemade fixes to repair the hinges, or maybe aftermarket replacements.
I have the same issue on my Lombard. Decided to try a few layers of JBweld and see how it works.
Posted by: ikethederg on 2024-03-07 05:56:44
I have the same issue on my Lombard. Decided to try a few layers of JBweld and see how it works.
If it doesn't work I'll just buy some Pismo hinges and remove the wireless antennas
Posted by: s_pupp on 2024-03-07 06:01:53
If it doesn't work I'll just buy some Pismo hinges and remove the wireless antennas
I did that with one of my Lombards. It's a good solution for when you can't find Lombard hinges.

usedmac.com has Pismo hinges for $15 each side.
Posted by: ikethederg on 2024-03-07 06:07:23
I did that with one of my Lombards. It's a good solution for when you can't find Lombard hinges.

usedmac.com has Pismo hinges for $15 each side.
I'll first wait for the JB Weld to cure and see if that even works. Then get a replacement for the other side.
Posted by: MacUp72 on 2024-03-10 00:14:05
from memory, after the teardown, the whole display is just slided onto upright metal hinge posts..maybe theres a replacement

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Posted by: macman0512 on 2024-03-10 15:10:29
If it doesn't work I'll just buy some Pismo hinges and remove the wireless antennas
Awesome! I didn't know those were compatible...
Posted by: macman0512 on 2024-03-10 15:12:18
from memory, after the teardown, the whole display is just slided onto upright metal hinge posts..maybe theres a replacement

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Those posts aren't the parts that break though. It's the part connected to the display frame which slides across the posts which breaks.
Posted by: 3lectr1cPPC on 2024-03-11 07:01:52
I wish I could find replacement hinges for my 14” PDQ… been 3 years now
Posted by: macman0512 on 2024-03-11 15:50:08
I wish I could find replacement hinges for my 14” PDQ… been 3 years now
That's why we need to somehow manufacture upgrades. PCBWay does machining as well, but I haven't tried it out yet...
Posted by: Cedsrepairs on 2024-03-12 04:56:15
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