From: Woody Smith (woody_at_bitstream.net)
Date: Sun Feb 22 2004 - 18:05:53 PST
Frank
Thanks for the reassurance, though I think that even with a re-grease
and washer installation, it would be wise to check the status of the
hinge at least every couple of years.
A small cost for the functionality of the eMate.
Woody
On Sunday, February 22, 2004, at 07:03 PM, Frank Gruendel wrote:
>>> Does this suggest that the washer does not add any protection?
>
>> It adds protection. But not enough if the spring binds, rolls up on
>> itself and breaks.
>
> I have never seen a broken spring yet. The amount of protection depends
> on the type of washer you use. The larger the diameter, the better.
> If the edge of the washer is next to or over the hinge axis, there is
> no chance in hell to kill the ribon cable.
>
> Frank
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