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seanyepez · Jan 28, 2003, 01:56 AM

After having completely worn out Pismo hinges in about three years, I'm weary about opening and closing my TiBook often. I've become paranoid; I realize that the more I do it, the looser my hinges get. Since my Pismo display won't even stay up on its own anymore, I'd really like to know how decliate my TiBook is in this sense.

Are TiBook hinges as susceptible to wear and loosening as Pismo/Lombard hinges?

himself · Jan 28, 2003, 02:17 AM

I suspect they will loosen with use, but I've had my TiBook for one year, and the hinges have not loosened considerably for me. Opening the lid with one hand will still lift the bottom up off the table, so I'd say my hinges are pretty tight... although I did dismantle the hinges and put them back together, probably tightening them a bit more.

seanyepez · Jan 28, 2003, 02:18 AM

Thanks! Someone finally replied to my post.

issa · Jan 28, 2003, 02:27 AM

Okay Sean, here's another reply for you.

I don't think you have anything to fret about.

After 2 years of fairly heavy use as my main machine, the hinges on my 500MHz Rev.A TiBook are still fine. They may have loosened up ever so slightly, but still function better than the ones on my Pismo or WallStreet ever did.

No real precautions are necessary, although I consider it best to open and close a wide screen like the one on the TiBook with both hands if you can, using one hand on each side to apply even pressure.

Stogieman · Jan 28, 2003, 02:29 AM

I've had my powerbook for approx. 8 months and my hinges are still tight. I still have to use 2 hands to open up the notebook. One to lift the display and the other to keep the base down.

dur · Jan 28, 2003, 02:36 AM

with both my powerbooks, the 550 and the 667dvi, after opening and closing the screen a few times, the edges of the hinge seems to crack open a bit... thus making it a little more loose than it originally was...

seanyepez · Jan 28, 2003, 04:03 AM

Thanks for your help! I feel better about using my PowerBook now.

craigthomas · Jan 28, 2003, 04:39 AM

If you would like to customize the tightness of your hinge, there's an option out there. I've heard the engineer/owner speak and he's a real Mac guy.

http://www.radtech.us/tiglide.html

euphras · 04:21 PM

Quote:
If you would like to customize the tightness of your hinge, there's an option out there. I've heard the engineer/owner speak and he's a real Mac guy.
http://www.radtech.us/tiglide.html

Quote (from the site): "1-2ml synthetic hydrocarbon derivative molecular metal conditioner in fine tipped pipe"

That�s a complete rip-off. 15 $ for two small tools (yeah, i know torx drivers are a li�ll more expensive), a "cellulose pry tool" (you can also call it a piece of pasteboard) and a cheap plastic pipette containing some mineral oil derivated lubricant.

I conditioned my Ti hinges using bicycle chain silicone lubricant and a borowed Torx driver and i can open it without holding back the base unit....cost? 0.0 $ (�)

Pat

mrtew · Jan 28, 2003, 10:56 PM

Originally posted by seanyepez:
Thanks for your help! I feel better about using my PowerBook now.

Are you kidding or something? I can't even believe you asked about the hinges. I really am not being sarcastic when I say that I thought that you were the number one expert on TiBooks. In fact if someone elses asked your question, I'd expect you to be the first one to answer. What is going on.