Portable Preventative Maintenance

[christie]

Hi all,

I know about the importance of re-capping, using correct batteries and power supplies, and sorting out the stock hard drives on the portables.

Aside from those and the typical keyboard & trackball filth and mechanical issues, what else "should" be done generally on a portable?

Off the top of my head I wonder about two things -

I've read about the frailty of the 5126 video cable. Can this be reinforced somehow? At what points and with what?

Does the hinge or clutches need to be degreased and lubricated like on PowerBooks or is it a self lubricating plastic assembly?

What else?

Thanks!

 

[Macdrone]

the cable is not an issue unless you are taking it apart and such.  If its been recapped its a non issue.

 

[Macdrone]

The hinges are plastic so it wont be like the later powerbooks.

 

[BadGoldEagle]

The hinges are plastic so it wont be like the later powerbooks.

Just don't let them sit in water too long while cleaning them or the metal inside will corrode!

 

[christie]

Yes, I read your thread on the subject. Does the metal inside those clutch assemblies commonly need to be stripped and lubed?