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The hinges on our Fujitsu laptop screen appear to be 'all' plastic and they
get very 'difficult to move' making the screen difficult to fold up and down. We have have tried 'WD-40', but that seems effective for only a very short time. We are afraid to use ordinary oil as we thought it might effect the plastic. We were thinking of using olive oil, but somebody has told us that olive oil 'degrades' and goes sticky, over time. We have got some Camellia oil that was given to us, and it's made from Camellias and it comes from Japan and is suppose not to 'degrade'. Still it's an unknown quantity to us. Does anyone know what would be a suitable and safe lubricant in this case? Since we dont want to cause any problems with the plastic on this lap top. Grateful for any suggestions, thanks. |
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john hamilton wrote:
The hinges on our Fujitsu laptop screen appear to be 'all' plastic and they get very 'difficult to move' making the screen difficult to fold up and down. We have have tried 'WD-40', but that seems effective for only a very short time. And is bad for the plastic. We are afraid to use ordinary oil as we thought it might effect the plastic. So does WD-40. We were thinking of using olive oil, but somebody has told us that olive oil 'degrades' and goes sticky, over time. Correct. We have got some Camellia oil that was given to us, and it's made from Camellias and it comes from Japan and is suppose not to 'degrade'. Still it's an unknown quantity to us. Bad for the plastic too. Does anyone know what would be a suitable and safe lubricant in this case? Silicone oil. Since we dont want to cause any problems with the plastic on this lap top. Yep, if you degrade the plastic, it will break. |
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"john hamilton" wrote in message ... We have have tried 'WD-40', but that seems effective for only a very short time. WD-40 ain't a lubricant, it's a cleaner and a water displacer used to prevent rust. |
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john hamilton wrote:
We have have tried 'WD-40', but that seems effective for only a very short time. cringe That could be the cause of your problems. Firstly WD40 isn't really a lubricant and secondly it can attack some plastics which can lead to plastic hinges gettign stiffer as the WD-40 glues the faces together. It's a bit of a lottery depending on the plastic used in the hinges. You would be better off using either silicon grease or a dry lubricant. Avoid anythign containing graphite because it conducts electricity and shouldn't be used on electrical or electronic items. Farnell sell a dry lubricant which should be better for this application: http://uk.farnell.com/jsp/displayPro...MP=e-2072-0000 1000 |
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"Shawn Hirn" wrote in message ... In article , "john hamilton" wrote: The hinges on our Fujitsu laptop screen appear to be 'all' plastic and they get very 'difficult to move' making the screen difficult to fold up and down. We have have tried 'WD-40', but that seems effective for only a very short time. We are afraid to use ordinary oil as we thought it might effect the plastic. We were thinking of using olive oil, but somebody has told us that olive oil 'degrades' and goes sticky, over time. We have got some Camellia oil that was given to us, and it's made from Camellias and it comes from Japan and is suppose not to 'degrade'. Still it's an unknown quantity to us. Does anyone know what would be a suitable and safe lubricant in this case? Since we dont want to cause any problems with the plastic on this lap top. Grateful for any suggestions, thanks. I suggest you contact Fujitsu's tech support to discuss this problem. Dry graphite lock lubricant, maybe ? A tint squirt of wax furniture polish ? Arfa |
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"john hamilton" wrote in message ... The hinges on our Fujitsu laptop screen appear to be 'all' plastic and they get very 'difficult to move' making the screen difficult to fold up and down. We have have tried 'WD-40', but that seems effective for only a very short time. We are afraid to use ordinary oil as we thought it might effect the plastic. We were thinking of using olive oil, but somebody has told us that olive oil 'degrades' and goes sticky, over time. We have got some Camellia oil that was given to us, and it's made from Camellias and it comes from Japan and is suppose not to 'degrade'. Still it's an unknown quantity to us. Does anyone know what would be a suitable and safe lubricant in this case? Since we dont want to cause any problems with the plastic on this lap top. Grateful for any suggestions, thanks. The hinges on LTs are not plastic but have a plastic covering over the steel hinges. Loosening the will result in the screen lid not staying in the position thats required of the user. If you must loosen them then do it the proper way,get it serviced. If its out of warrenty then try and find out how to remove the plastic covering of hinges,normally this can be done without having to dismantle the whole casing? |
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Arfa Daily wrote:
Dry graphite lock lubricant Are you sure you want to be spraying graphite around near a laptop? |
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"john hamilton" wrote in
: We have have tried 'WD-40', Bad stuff. |
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"Steve Firth" wrote in message .. . Arfa Daily wrote: Dry graphite lock lubricant Are you sure you want to be spraying graphite around near a laptop? Well, I take your point on its potential conductivity, but I would consider it highly unlikely that sufficient could actually get inside to anywhere 'electrical' enough to cause a problem, when treating an external hinge. Obviously, a degree of common sense would have to be applied, but perhaps I am assuming too much, as WD40 has already been tried ... :-) I notice that you have carefully removed the question mark that I had after the word "lubricant" which changes its context rather, from the 'possibility suggestion' intended, to a statement, which certainly wasn't intended. Arfa |
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Arfa Daily wrote:
I notice that you have carefully removed the question mark that I had after the word "lubricant" which changes its context rather, from the 'possibility suggestion' intended, to a statement, which certainly wasn't intended. Oh FFS are you all on the blob at the moment? |
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john hamilton wrote:
The hinges on our Fujitsu laptop screen appear to be 'all' plastic and they get very 'difficult to move' making the screen difficult to fold up and down. We have have tried 'WD-40', but that seems effective for only a very short time. We are afraid to use ordinary oil as we thought it might effect the plastic. We were thinking of using olive oil, but somebody has told us that olive oil 'degrades' and goes sticky, over time. We have got some Camellia oil that was given to us, and it's made from Camellias and it comes from Japan and is suppose not to 'degrade'. Still it's an unknown quantity to us. Does anyone know what would be a suitable and safe lubricant in this case? Since we dont want to cause any problems with the plastic on this lap top. Grateful for any suggestions, thanks. silicone spray. |
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Rod Speed wrote:
Yep, if you degrade the plastic, it will break. It will break anyway. If ye have the pleasure of stripping down and fixing Fujitsu Siemens laptops, you will be amazed how flimsy some of the construction is - and how the lack of support compounds the situation. I've never seen service manuals available. -- Adrian C |
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Stacey Chuffo, ye backward soul, a new Gorgon doth destroy my sight, ye
dripped: "john hamilton" wrote in message ... We have have tried 'WD-40', but that seems effective for only a very short time. WD-40 ain't a lubricant, it's a cleaner and a water displacer used to prevent rust. You fat-mouthed ****head know-nothing ****flap. WD-40 is oil-based therefore it must lubticate. Lo and behold... LUBRICATES WD-40’s lubricating ingredients are widely dispersed and hold to all moving parts. WD-40 does not contain silicone or other additives that attract dust and dirt. http://www.wd40.com.au/WD-40.html -- Hammer of Thor: February 2007. Pierre Salinger Memorial Hook, Line & Sinker: September 2005, April 2006, January 2007. Official Member: Cabal Obsidian Order COOSN-124-07-06660 Official Overseer of Kooks & Trolls in 24hoursupport.helpdesk |
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Steve Firth, ye bug-eyed subtle whore, the wicked fires of lust have
melted thou in thine own grease, ye gabbled: john hamilton wrote: We have have tried 'WD-40', but that seems effective for only a very short time. cringe That could be the cause of your problems. Firstly WD40 isn't really a lubricant Yet another ****ing moron. LUBRICATES WD-40’s lubricating ingredients are widely dispersed and hold to all moving parts. WD-40 does not contain silicone or other additives that attract dust and dirt. http://www.wd40.com.au/WD-40.html -- Hammer of Thor: February 2007. Pierre Salinger Memorial Hook, Line & Sinker: September 2005, April 2006, January 2007. Official Member: Cabal Obsidian Order COOSN-124-07-06660 Official Overseer of Kooks & Trolls in 24hoursupport.helpdesk |
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(Steve Firth) wrote in
: Arfa Daily wrote: I notice that you have carefully removed the question mark that I had after the word "lubricant" which changes its context rather, from the 'possibility suggestion' intended, to a statement, which certainly wasn't intended. Oh FFS are you all on the blob at the moment? There is also powdered teflon... ----== Posted via Pronews.Com - Unlimited-Unrestricted-Secure Usenet News==---- http://www.pronews.com The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! 100,000 Newsgroups ---= - Total Privacy via Encryption =--- |
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Arfa Daily, ye filthy malt-horse, if you spend word for word with me, I
shall make your wit bankrupt, ye issued forth: "Steve Firth" wrote in message .. . Arfa Daily wrote: Dry graphite lock lubricant Are you sure you want to be spraying graphite around near a laptop? Well, I take your point on its potential conductivity, but I would consider it highly unlikely that sufficient could actually get inside to anywhere 'electrical' enough to cause a problem Real meaning: "I have never seen graphite, let alone used it." -- Hammer of Thor: February 2007. Pierre Salinger Memorial Hook, Line & Sinker: September 2005, April 2006, January 2007. Official Member: Cabal Obsidian Order COOSN-124-07-06660 Official Overseer of Kooks & Trolls in 24hoursupport.helpdesk |
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"Kadaitcha Man" wrote in message LUBRICATES WD-40's lubricating ingredients are widely dispersed and hold to all moving parts. WD-40 does not contain silicone or other additives that attract dust and dirt. BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH catchadisck cuts-n-pastes of the manufacturers website and think he knows it all BWHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH WD40 is for using on seized metal joints and such or to dispel water. It's a right bodge solution, as the sticky film left behind is highly efficent at trapping dirt and dust. but you forte is your bodge solutions isn't it catchadickhead LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL |
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"Kadaitcha Man" wrote in message Yet another ****ing moron. LUBRICATES WD-40's lubricating ingredients are widely dispersed and hold to all moving parts. WD-40 does not contain silicone or other additives that attract dust and dirt. You've already cut-n-pasted that, are your multiple personalities communicating properly? |
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d, ye buck-toothed living murmurer, ye are a sort of man whose visage
does cream and mantle like a standing pond, ye inculcated: "Kadaitcha Man" wrote in message LUBRICATES WD-40's lubricating ingredients are widely dispersed and hold to all moving parts. WD-40 does not contain silicone or other additives that attract dust and dirt. BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH I hope you bust your jugular wide-open. catchadisck cuts-n-pastes of the manufacturers If you belive the claim is false, file a false advertising claim, ****head. There are strict laws against false advertising in Australia. website and think he knows it all BWHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH WD40 is for using on seized metal joints and such or to dispel water. It's a right bodge solution, as the sticky film left behind is highly efficent at trapping dirt and dust. but you forte is your bodge solutions isn't it catchadickhead LOLOBITCHSLAP Calm down, k00ky. Calm down. -- Hammer of Thor: February 2007. Pierre Salinger Memorial Hook, Line & Sinker: September 2005, April 2006, January 2007. Official Member: Cabal Obsidian Order COOSN-124-07-06660 Official Overseer of Kooks & Trolls in 24hoursupport.helpdesk |
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d, ye toilet-scrubbing doghearted daughter, o you beast, o faithless
coward, o dishonest wretch. Wilt thou be made a man out of my vice, ye released: "Kadaitcha Man" wrote in message Yet another ****ing moron. LUBRICATES WD-40's lubricating ingredients are widely dispersed and hold to all moving parts. WD-40 does not contain silicone or other additives that attract dust and dirt. You've already cut-n-pasted thaBITCHSLAP You snipped the bit where it said "Yet another ****ing moron." Perhaps because you knew, or at least suspected, that it applied to you too. -- Hammer of Thor: February 2007. Pierre Salinger Memorial Hook, Line & Sinker: September 2005, April 2006, January 2007. Official Member: Cabal Obsidian Order COOSN-124-07-06660 Official Overseer of Kooks & Trolls in 24hoursupport.helpdesk |
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"Kadaitcha Man" wrote in message ... d, ye toilet-scrubbing doghearted daughter, o you beast, o faithless coward, o dishonest wretch. Wilt thou be made a man out of my vice, ye released: "Kadaitcha Man" wrote in message Yet another ****ing moron. LUBRICATES WD-40's lubricating ingredients are widely dispersed and hold to all moving parts. WD-40 does not contain silicone or other additives that attract dust and dirt. You've already cut-n-pasted thaBITCHSLAP You snipped the bit where it said "Yet another ****ing moron." Perhaps because you knew, or at least suspected, that it applied to you too. Look again, typical of you. You have no idea what your ranting about hth |
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"Kadaitcha Man" wrote in message If you belive the claim is false, file a false advertising claim, ****head. There are strict laws against false advertising in Australia. LOL Katchadickhead see's an advert on TV for fizzy drink Goes to shop, buys it and complains when the rainbows and fairies fail to appear when he opens it BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA LOLOBITCHSLAP SLAPS BITCH BACK Calm down, k00ky. Calm down. |
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Kadaitcha Man wrote:
Yet another ****ing moron. Good of you to introduce yourself. The War Department specified WD-40 as a water dispersant. Not as a lubricant. |
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d, ye callow minion of the moon, a knot you are of damned blood suckers,
ye winced: "Kadaitcha Man" wrote in message ... d, ye toilet-scrubbing doghearted daughter, o you beast, o faithless coward, o dishonest wretch. Wilt thou be made a man out of my vice, ye released: "Kadaitcha Man" wrote in message Yet another ****ing moron. LUBRICATES WD-40's lubricating ingredients are widely dispersed and hold to all moving parts. WD-40 does not contain silicone or other additives that attract dust and dirt. You've already cut-n-pasted thaBITCHSLAP You snipped the bit where it said "Yet another ****ing moron." Perhaps because you knew, or at least suspected, that it applied to you too. Look agaBITCHSLAP You do it. -- Hammer of Thor: February 2007. Pierre Salinger Memorial Hook, Line & Sinker: September 2005, April 2006, January 2007. Official Member: Cabal Obsidian Order COOSN-124-07-06660 Official Overseer of Kooks & Trolls in 24hoursupport.helpdesk |
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d, ye tickle-brained whoreson loggerhead, thou odoriferous stench, sound
rottenness, ye cackled: "Kadaitcha Man" wrote in message If you belive the claim is false, file a false advertising claim, ****head. There are strict laws against false advertising in Australia. LOL Katchadickhead see's an advert on TV for fizzy drink Goes to shop, buys it and complains when the rainbows and fairies fail to appear when he opens it Really? I ride motorcycles and WD-40 is used for lubrication. It's entirely your own fault if you don't use the product to its full potential. BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA LOLOBITCHSLAP SLAPS BITCH BACK Calm down, k00ky. Calm down. Monkey see, monkey do. I claim official ownership of your empty head. -- Hammer of Thor: February 2007. Pierre Salinger Memorial Hook, Line & Sinker: September 2005, April 2006, January 2007. Official Member: Cabal Obsidian Order COOSN-124-07-06660 Official Overseer of Kooks & Trolls in 24hoursupport.helpdesk |
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"Kadaitcha Man" wrote in message Really? I ride motorcycles and WD-40 is used for lubrication. It's entirely your own fault if you don't use the product to its full potential. You use WD40 as a lubricant on a motorbike ? Well, good luck to you. I use 10/40 oil, grease and copper grease. The only time I use WD40 on a motorbike is on the electrics if they get damp, and thats in an emergency. WD40 is great for collecting grime over the electrics. hth |
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"d" wrote in message om... "Kadaitcha Man" wrote in message Really? I ride motorcycles and WD-40 is used for lubrication. It's entirely your own fault if you don't use the product to its full potential. You use WD40 as a lubricant on a motorbike ? Well, good luck to you. I use 10/40 oil, grease and copper grease. The only time I use WD40 on a motorbike is on the electrics if they get damp, and thats in an emergency. Oh, I may use it to loosen siezed parts such as the brake cam and caliper parts, because obviously you don't want to much slippery stuff around said parts. hth |
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"§ñühwØ£f" wrote in message news On Mon, 11 Aug 2008 13:27:24 +0000, d aided th' terraists with the following claims : "Kadaitcha Man" wrote in message LUBRICATES WD-40's lubricating ingredients are widely dispersed and hold to all moving parts. WD-40 does not contain silicone or other additives that attract dust and dirt. BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH catchadisck cuts-n-pastes of the manufacturers website and think he knows it all BWHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH WD40 is for using on seized metal joints and such or to dispel water. It's a right bodge solution, as the sticky film left behind is highly efficent at trapping dirt and dust. but you forte is your bodge solutions isn't it catchadickhead LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL Calm down goofy. WD40 has tons of uses. We used to treat teh dashboard of the work van and the door panels with it. Its not "sticky". It *might* attract dust so a better alternative woul be silicone spray. Like wot we use on our tredmill. FYI sorry, I was more interested in Katchadickhead's claim that he know all about it after cut-n-pasting off the manufacturers website when,obviously, he has never used it in his life. After all , they won't let him out of the cellar. Just wait till they find out he's gotton onto the Internet. He'll be in for a paddling then ! |
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"Steve Firth" wrote in message .. . Arfa Daily wrote: Dry graphite lock lubricant Are you sure you want to be spraying graphite around near a laptop? Many such things are 'lubricated' on assembly with a damping fluid - a bit like the spindles on controls - to give that "stirring treacle" feel (a wonderful expression - found on this group) A typical long chain molecule compound is this one: http://www.rocol.com/lubricants/engl...nance/damping/ Kilopoise. Removing this can make the assembly feel very sloppy. Alternatively it may have some sort of spring loaded expanding spindle to give some braking effect. |
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john hamilton wrote:
The hinges on our Fujitsu laptop screen appear to be 'all' plastic and they get very 'difficult to move' making the screen difficult to fold up and down. We have have tried 'WD-40', but that seems effective for only a very short time. We are afraid to use ordinary oil as we thought it might effect the plastic. We were thinking of using olive oil, but somebody has told us that olive oil 'degrades' and goes sticky, over time. We have got some Camellia oil that was given to us, and it's made from Camellias and it comes from Japan and is suppose not to 'degrade'. Still it's an unknown quantity to us. Does anyone know what would be a suitable and safe lubricant in this case? Since we dont want to cause any problems with the plastic on this lap top. Grateful for any suggestions, thanks. Note: Following unrelated newsgroups removed from my reply: misc.consumers.frugal-living uk.d-i-y WD-40 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WD-40 FAQ page http://www.wd40.com/faqs/#q8 I sincerely doubt that your laptop's plastic casing has been damaged as others have insinuated. Because of low viscosity, WD-40 will drip away and also evaporate away (due to the aromatic compounds) leaving behind something akin to a shellac coating hence its claimed rust protection due to the residue. As a lubricant, WD-40 works at first but then its lubing effect wanes. While WD-40 is good at penetration and displacement, it is only useful for temporary lubrication. The residue left behind for rust prevention is not useful for friction reduction. It is a "light" lubricant that also will remove existing lubricants. For example, don't use it on your bicycle chain as the result will be washing away the existing oil, it doesn't have enough viscosity to stay in place, and you get metal-to-metal erosion. Instead of WD-40, use a squeeze-tube applicator with needle (aka, a "pen") for 3-In-One oil (also made by WD-40 company; see http://www.3inone.com/faqs/), the multi-purpose blend. It won't wash away existing lubricant and doesn't evaporate away over time to leave behind a higher friction residue as does WD-40. See http://www.wd40company.com/partners/msds/usa/ for the MSDS sheets. Notice 3-in-one has nil volatiles while WD-40 has 74%. What you spray on for immediate effect with WD-40 then evaporates away. The residue left behind by WD-40 for rust protection is not what you want for lower friction. You could use silicone lube (but not now after you've already used WD-40). While silicone grease is great (but requires applying to the mating surfaces which means dismantling the hinges in your laptops), silicone spray lube will have less than spectacular results. Works great when applied but the hinge starts squeaking a week later (and which wasn't squeaking before). If it has hexane, that damages some plastics, like polypropylene. Check the ingredients as it is the other "stuff" that might determine if you use that silicone lube product or not. If you have to use a spray, put a paper towel behind to catch the overspray, or oversoak an ear swab with the spray and use the swab on the hinge. Silicone polymers will swell if exposed to hydrophobic solvents (e.g., WD-40). Don't mix them. Unless you are going to dismantle the laptop AND the hinge to thoroughly clean inside the hinge, and since you already used WD-40, don't use a silicon spray. The wetting agents in the silicon spray won't be sufficient to penetrate into a constructed hinge to clean out the WD-40 still left inside. |
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"john hamilton" wrote in message ... The hinges on our Fujitsu laptop screen appear to be 'all' plastic and they get very 'difficult to move' making the screen difficult to fold up and down. We have have tried 'WD-40', but that seems effective for only a very short time. We are afraid to use ordinary oil as we thought it might effect the plastic. We were thinking of using olive oil, but somebody has told us that olive oil 'degrades' and goes sticky, over time. We have got some Camellia oil that was given to us, and it's made from Camellias and it comes from Japan and is suppose not to 'degrade'. Still it's an unknown quantity to us. Does anyone know what would be a suitable and safe lubricant in this case? Since we dont want to cause any problems with the plastic on this lap top. Grateful for any suggestions, thanks. If you can get the hinge covers of, you may find a few screws holding the hinge-proper in place. You could try loosening these, or even dismantling the hinge and cleaning it. They will be metal parts, You may find a manual for the laptop on the Fujitsu website. THIS IS A PUBLIC SUGGESTION ANNOUNCEMENT ! |
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The hinges on our Fujitsu laptop screen appear to be 'all' plastic and they get very 'difficult to move' making the screen difficult to fold up and down. We have have tried 'WD-40', but that seems effective for only a very short time. We are afraid to use ordinary oil as we thought it might effect the plastic. We were thinking of using olive oil, but somebody has told us that olive oil 'degrades' and goes sticky, over time. We have got some Camellia oil that was given to us, and it's made from Camellias and it comes from Japan and is suppose not to 'degrade'. Still it's an unknown quantity to us. Does anyone know what would be a suitable and safe lubricant in this case? Since we dont want to cause any problems with the plastic on this lap top. Grateful for any suggestions, thanks. CRC 2-26 CRC 2-26 CRC 2-26 CRC 2-26 CRC 2-26 CRC 2-26 TRY getting it at The Home Depot. http://www.crcindustries.com/faxdocs/TCHDTA/101.pdf |
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"john hamilton" wrote:
The hinges on our Fujitsu laptop screen appear to be 'all' plastic and they get very 'difficult to move' making the screen difficult to fold up and down. I use this Teflon based dry lube around the house. maybe try it? http://www.amazon.com/DuPont-Multi-U.../dp/B00030BFEM |
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On Mon, 11 Aug 2008 13:27:24 +0000, d aided th' terraists with the following claims : "Kadaitcha Man" wrote in message LUBRICATES WD-40's lubricating ingredients are widely dispersed and hold to all moving parts. WD-40 does not contain silicone or other additives that attract dust and dirt. BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH catchadisck cuts-n-pastes of the manufacturers website and think he knows it all BWHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH WD40 is for using on seized metal joints and such or to dispel water. It's a right bodge solution, as the sticky film left behind is highly efficent at trapping dirt and dust. but you forte is your bodge solutions isn't it catchadickhead LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL Calm down goofy. WD40 has tons of uses. We used to treat teh dashboard of the work van and the door panels with it. Its not "sticky". It *might* attract dust so a better alternative woul be silicone spray. Like wot we use on our tredmill. FYI http://www.naturalhandyman.com/qa/qawd40.html which links to: http://www.naturalhandyman.com/iip/infxtra/infwd40.html and then there's this: http://www.snopes.com/inboxer/household/wd-40.asp -- Rhonda Lea Kirk Fries "You know you can indict a ham sandwich if you want to." William J. Martini, Judge, United States District Court |
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"d" wrote in message m... "john hamilton" wrote in message ... The hinges on our Fujitsu laptop screen appear to be 'all' plastic and they get very 'difficult to move' making the screen difficult to fold up and down. We have have tried 'WD-40', but that seems effective for only a very short time. We are afraid to use ordinary oil as we thought it might effect the plastic. We were thinking of using olive oil, but somebody has told us that olive oil 'degrades' and goes sticky, over time. We have got some Camellia oil that was given to us, and it's made from Camellias and it comes from Japan and is suppose not to 'degrade'. Still it's an unknown quantity to us. Does anyone know what would be a suitable and safe lubricant in this case? Since we dont want to cause any problems with the plastic on this lap top. Grateful for any suggestions, thanks. If you can get the hinge covers of, you may find a few screws holding the hinge-proper in place. You could try loosening these, or even dismantling the hinge and cleaning it. They will be metal parts, You may find a manual for the laptop on the Fujitsu website. p.s. if u look at this ebay auction of a laptop hinge http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ADVENT-3087-LE...6.c0.m14.l1318 the actual hinge is a pole underneath the black part in the middle. Grease is used on it. the WD40 may have degraded the grease. I seem to semember that trying to loosen the screws was difficult. It does need fixing though, because it puts pressure on the frame, screen and surrounding plastics, causing cracks and eventually ..... THIS IS A PUBLIC SUGGESTION ANNOUNCEMENT ! |
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On Mon, 11 Aug 2008 13:27:24 +0000, d aided th' terraists with the
following claims : "Kadaitcha Man" wrote in message LUBRICATES WD-40's lubricating ingredients are widely dispersed and hold to all moving parts. WD-40 does not contain silicone or other additives that attract dust and dirt. BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH catchadisck cuts-n-pastes of the manufacturers website and think he knows it all BWHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH WD40 is for using on seized metal joints and such or to dispel water. It's a right bodge solution, as the sticky film left behind is highly efficent at trapping dirt and dust. but you forte is your bodge solutions isn't it catchadickhead LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL Calm down goofy. WD40 has tons of uses. We used to treat teh dashboard of the work van and the door panels with it. Its not "sticky". It *might* attract dust so a better alternative woul be silicone spray. Like wot we use on our tredmill. FYI -- "Those who can make you believe absurdities, can make you commit atrocities" - Voltaire http://www.truthout.org/article/is-b...nations-mccain |
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We are afraid to use ordinary oil as we thought it might effect the plastic. We were thinking of using olive oil, but somebody has told us that olive oil 'degrades' and goes sticky, over time. http://cpc.farnell.com/SASILGRSETUBE...200002000-50gm -- Cheers, John. /================================================== ===============\ | Internode Ltd - http://www.internode.co.uk | |-----------------------------------------------------------------| | John Rumm - john(at)internode(dot)co(dot)uk | \================================================= ================/ |
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Silicone, as used for plumbing fittings
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On Mon, 11 Aug 2008 10:32:50 +0100, "john hamilton"
wrote: The hinges on our Fujitsu laptop screen appear to be 'all' plastic and they get very 'difficult to move' making the screen difficult to fold up and down. We have have tried 'WD-40', but that seems effective for only a very short time. We are afraid to use ordinary oil as we thought it might effect the plastic. We were thinking of using olive oil, but somebody has told us that olive oil 'degrades' and goes sticky, over time. We have got some Camellia oil that was given to us, and it's made from Camellias and it comes from Japan and is suppose not to 'degrade'. Still it's an unknown quantity to us. Does anyone know what would be a suitable and safe lubricant in this case? Since we dont want to cause any problems with the plastic on this lap top. Grateful for any suggestions, thanks. I'm surprised no-one has been along to tell you to stop doing unmentionable things over your laptop.!!!!!!!!! :-) |
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On Mon, 11 Aug 2008 10:32:50 +0100, "john hamilton"
wrote: The hinges on our Fujitsu laptop screen appear to be 'all' plastic and they get very 'difficult to move' making the screen difficult to fold up and down. Any particular model Fujitsu? All the one's that I've seen have metal hinges buried under the plastic hinge cover. We have have tried 'WD-40', but that seems effective for only a very short time. Big mess, doesn't stay put, drips, and doesn't last. Also eats some plastics. We are afraid to use ordinary oil as we thought it might effect the plastic. We were thinking of using olive oil, but somebody has told us that olive oil 'degrades' and goes sticky, over time. True. Same with most vegetable oils. We have got some Camellia oil that was given to us, and it's made from Camellias and it comes from Japan and is suppose not to 'degrade'. Still it's an unknown quantity to us. Dunno. Does anyone know what would be a suitable and safe lubricant in this case? Since we dont want to cause any problems with the plastic on this lap top. Grateful for any suggestions, thanks. Silicon lube should work. However, I would use soap. That's common ordinary soap flakes or shredded Ivory brand soap bars. That's what I use for doors, hinges, screws, cd trays, and any place where I need a no-mess lube job. Also, I would look a bit more carefully at the hinge you're attempting to lube, and see if you're not shaving plastic as it moves. The plastic chips will imbed themselves into the pivot area and eventually jam the hinge. Just cleaning out the crud might be sufficient to make the hinge work normally. -- Jeff Liebermann 150 Felker St #D http://www.LearnByDestroying.com Santa Cruz CA 95060 http://802.11junk.com Skype: JeffLiebermann AE6KS 831-336-2558 |
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