EZ wrote:
Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Tue, 5 Apr 2005 19:49:36 -0400 From: Erich Zechar <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: pb 520 hinge questions
So I'm taking apart my 520c and I notice my hinge is a bit woblly. Sure enough one of the plastic bits that the screws attach through is cracked.
Anybody out there have any tips to fix this, and prevent the other side from breaking? Should I loosen or tighten these screws?
EZ
What I did was VERY CAREFULLY drill through the screen assembly and bolt it together. I took off the plastics surrounding the hinge, took the screen assembly off with all due care for the ribbon cable, and drilled holes for two thin bolts per side. I used washers to avoid stressing the plastic, and locknuts. It looks terrible when the Book is closed, but has lasted for years even if it won't make the cover of 'Computer Beautiful' any time soon. It IS fully functional.
Richard W.
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