[NTLK] MP130 Stiff Power Switch

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What about powdered Teflon lock lubricant? It is dry doesn't run and works well on mechanical stuff I have used it on.

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From: "Ross Deihm" <adventuresindining at gmail.com>
To: <newtontalk at newtontalk.net>
Subject: [NTLK] MP130 Stiff Power Switch
Date: Wed, Jan 16, 2013 19:09


I had a similar problem on my 120.  Had it for years and still have
it. I have had it apart, but found no reason beyond basic friction of
the plastic sliding pieces of the case. The switch itself with out the
lever required little to no force to activate. I never tried
lubrication of the plastic with anything for fear of causing more
problems, but I did train myself to be more gentle on the slide. More
force didn't make it any smoother, and soon I got used to the minimum
"touch" to power on. I also tend to use a fingernail rather than
finger. Fingers caused me to push in more than down, making it
stiffer. A light pinch with a index finger nail was much easier. Hope
that helps.

On 1/15/13, Chris Chapman <chrisc30 at me.com> wrote:
> Hey guys,
>
> I dug out my trusty MP130. It works and all, but the power switch is really
> stiff. If this a known problem with a cure?
>
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