I'm looking for a part for a Mac Studio display (and yes, I know this
doesn't qualify as "classic" but I'm trying to find a good overall
solution for this type of repair). The part that failed is a simple
piece of metal in a hinge which seems fairly well designed for
replacement. However, I've been unable to find any sources for the
particular part, Apple, etc. don't seem to have anything available.
I do see some sites that have the entire hinge assembly available in
the $18-$20 range, but I've been able to pick up entire monitors of
this type for $25, so this really doesn't seem to make sense to pay
this much for just the hinge when I could get a full set of spares (or
even yet ANOTHER working monitor with the same issue).
I'm wondering how people solve "spare/parts" issues like this. I've
posted something to
http://www.shapeways.com/ to see if someone would
model the existing part, which I could then get them to fabricate.
Not sure if that's going to be cost effective either (unless I order
some quantity and sell extras with a mark up...)
Earl
p.s. A big thanks for the advise on the lubrication for the floppy
drives. I ordered some of the Drislide which works excellently. A
simple cleaning job with straight isopropyl alcohol, a couple drops,
and all three floppy drives are now working as good as new...