Re: 17" inch hinge gap?

2010-02-22 Thread Carmonne
> probably breaks them I'm sure... > > > > > > -Original Message- > From: Erik Hancock > Sent: Feb 20, 2010 10:06 PM > To: "g3-5-list@googlegroups.com" > Subject: 17" inch hinge gap? > > I notice there is a substantial gap at the hinge side of th

Re: 17" inch hinge gap?

2010-02-22 Thread Richard Gerome
Title: 17" inch hinge gap?    I have seen on ebay about replacing these hinges using some kind of glue for when they break and you replace them with new ones... This is a very weak area in design on these computers, maybe who ever replaced it didn't do it right??? I have to replace the

17" inch hinge gap?

2010-02-20 Thread Erik Hancock
I just got a 17 ³ Powerbook 5,3 that has had the back hinge replaced ­ I notice there is a substantial gap at the hinge side of the unit when the lid is closed ­ wondering if anyone else who has this unit could let me know if this is typical or is perhaps a bad hinge replacement. Just worried abo