Broken PB latch - where to get fixed?

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  1. jessearl, Apr 23, 2005

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    My Powerbook G4 1.5Ghz 15" screen latch is no longer working. The screen will close, the latch will pop down, but it won't lock.

    I don't have Applecare and my warranty is past it's year.

    Where can I get this fixed? Will Apple fix it for a price? Or a third-party company?

    Who has the best price for this?

    Since the screen won't latch, I can't sleep the computer when I carry it to and from work, which I do everyday.
     
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  2. robbieduncan, Apr 23, 2005

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    Apple will fix it for a fairly unrealistic price. It will probably be so much that you invest in some sort of sleeve or strap to hold the PowerBook closed instead!
     
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  3. DXoverDY, Apr 23, 2005

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    if you're willing to try fixing yourself. try Pbfixit.com and see if you can order the parts you need, then fix yourself :)
     
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  4. crees!, Apr 23, 2005

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    I have this same problem. What you do to temporarily fix it is with your fingernail or something small, swing out the latch. Then gently press it down (towards the keyboard). Now try latching it. It works most of the time for me. I picked this tip up on the Apple discussion boards.
     
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  5. jessearl, Apr 23, 2005

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  6. jessearl, Apr 23, 2005

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    I didn't see your post until after I posted the link right below you.

    Thanks for the advice. I'll try it out later and see if it works!

    I'll let you know.
     
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  7. jim., Apr 23, 2005

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    Yes, that does apply to aluminum models (G4 or G5 apparently). Good luck!

    Jim

    Edit: crees! I thought that was amusing too.
     
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  8. crees!, Apr 23, 2005

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  9. Winstonp, Apr 24, 2005

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    w/o warranty, your powerbook can be fixed for some 90 bucks. I've had the same issue before.

    However, i opened the screen and reinstalled the latch (it fell out). Free :)
     
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  10. jessearl, Apr 24, 2005

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    Do you mean that I can call Apple and they will fix the problem for $90 bucks, or are you speaking of a third-party company?

    If Apple, where/who specifically do I contact to get this repair service?
     
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  11. Winstonp, Apr 27, 2005

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    call 1800 aplcare

    or go to an applestore
     
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