Powerbook G3 screen hinges

[macman0512]

Hi guys,

I am the proud owner of a Lombard and a PDQ. Sadly, the PDQ had snapped hinges when I bought it(which they're famous for, so not entirely unexpected), but weirdly so did the Lombard. As I'm unable to find replacements, and I'd rather not destroy a working machine to fix another, I was wondering if there are any homemade fixes to repair the hinges, or maybe aftermarket replacements.

 

[ikethederg]

Hi guys,

I am the proud owner of a Lombard and a PDQ. Sadly, the PDQ had snapped hinges when I bought it(which they're famous for, so not entirely unexpected), but weirdly so did the Lombard. As I'm unable to find replacements, and I'd rather not destroy a working machine to fix another, I was wondering if there are any homemade fixes to repair the hinges, or maybe aftermarket replacements.

I have the same issue on my Lombard. Decided to try a few layers of JBweld and see how it works.

 

[ikethederg]

I have the same issue on my Lombard. Decided to try a few layers of JBweld and see how it works.

If it doesn't work I'll just buy some Pismo hinges and remove the wireless antennas

 

[s_pupp]

If it doesn't work I'll just buy some Pismo hinges and remove the wireless antennas

I did that with one of my Lombards. It's a good solution for when you can't find Lombard hinges.

usedmac.com has Pismo hinges for $15 each side.

 

[ikethederg]

I did that with one of my Lombards. It's a good solution for when you can't find Lombard hinges.

usedmac.com has Pismo hinges for $15 each side.

I'll first wait for the JB Weld to cure and see if that even works. Then get a replacement for the other side.

 

[MacUp72]

from memory, after the teardown, the whole display is just slided onto upright metal hinge posts..maybe theres a replacement

 

[macman0512]

If it doesn't work I'll just buy some Pismo hinges and remove the wireless antennas

Awesome! I didn't know those were compatible...

 

[macman0512]

from memory, after the teardown, the whole display is just slided onto upright metal hinge posts..maybe theres a replacement

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Those posts aren't the parts that break though. It's the part connected to the display frame which slides across the posts which breaks.

 

[3lectr1cPPC]

I wish I could find replacement hinges for my 14” PDQ… been 3 years now

 

[macman0512]

I wish I could find replacement hinges for my 14” PDQ… been 3 years now

That's why we need to somehow manufacture upgrades. PCBWay does machining as well, but I haven't tried it out yet...

 

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