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    Solving the Powerbook G3 hinge issues: aftermarket hinges

    Interesting! Well, I may experiment with this when back from travels in a couple of weeks. If I have any success with my modest kluge fix, I will report back... Of course, it's my only Pismo with a 500 mHz chip that developed this issue...so I either want to fix it, or do a processor swap out.
  2. J

    Solving the Powerbook G3 hinge issues: aftermarket hinges

    But it still needs to be able to rotate - I was thinking maybe a very thin brass shim inserted in with the pin might provide extra friction while still allowing it to rotate...?
  3. J

    Rebuilding a Pismo battery

    Wow, this is a lot of work, but great final product! Congrats! I still have a few Apple and NuPower batteries with decent charge, good for now...it's amazing how long the original cells lasted, with a bit of babying.
  4. J

    Solving the Powerbook G3 hinge issues: aftermarket hinges

    My 500 mHz Pismo has developed floppy hinges. Is there any known kluge fix for this short of replacing the hinges/screen side? I had wondered if, for instance, narrow brass metal shims inserted into the pin shaft would add some resistance and friction? I've torn these guys down but it's been...
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