Lubricating Powerbook 1xx hinges

[Anonymous]

Per the subject, does anyone have any recommendations? Rubbing SuperLube grease on the exterior doesn't do much. Is there maybe a way to slide the pieces off and get to the metal rail? Unless SuperLube oil is an alternative, that may seep in there.

 

[Froggy814]

I would try white lithium grease or sewing machine oil (or machine oil like it).

 

[luRaichu]

Is it stiff? What you need to do is apply heat to it with either a heat gun or lighter to burn off the old oil then add new oil.
I used 3-in-1 oil but any other machine oil should work.
See here:

 

[Anonymous]

Yep! That worked. Thanks!!

 

[Juror22]

OMG - I have got to try that! I've been soaking mine in throttle-body cleaner (not cheap) and working silicone grease back into it by exercising the hinge. It works, but its pricey, time consuming and labor intensive. This sounds SO much better (as long as I don't burn the house down!).

Thanks for posting this alternative, and for testing it out guys!