On Wednesday, November 13, 2002, at 01:50 AM, Frank Gruendel wrote:
>
> The jury has decided some time ago. That the springs were the wrong
> size was Joel's and my theory until someone on this list came up with
> an idea that exactly explained the state of the hinge springs in both
> Joel's
> and my eMates.
That's me :-)
>
> The problem is that there is an axis that goes through the spring curls
> and
> is supposed to move in them. Unfortunately over time the friction
> between
> the axis and the spring curls around it becomes bigger and bigger,
> finally
> it becomes so big that it is enough to wrap the straight spring legs
> around the hinge axis. The straight part becomes shorter and shorter
> until
> it is finally pulled out from under its securing screw. The next time
> you
> open the eMate fully, it punctures the display ribbon cable.
>
> A good idea to slow down this process if you are afraid to open the
> eMate is opening it veeeery slowly henceforth, but closing it as fast as
> possible. Opening tightens the spring and thus provides even more of
> the unwanted friction, closing does the opposite.
You could try to (carefully) apply some grease or (very little) oil on
the axises ( axii?) via the open spaces next to the screen, with a bent
paperclip. It will eventually creep in between the axis and
friction-spring.
Simon Muller
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