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    Apple Powerbook broken latch

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by Sequoia225, Jun 23, 2006.

  1. Sequoia225

    Sequoia225 Notebook Deity

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    Hello,
    I have a friend that has a fairly new Apple Powerbook and the latch (the bottom side of it) has broken and so it doesnt stay shut which affects the sleep mode going on and off. She has talked to Apple and they are talking about 600 dollars to fix that part saying they have to replace the whole bottom.

    I am wondering how this can be done cheaper, or myself. I have fixed 2 PC laptops taking them apart down to nothing. But Im not familiar with the apples and am a bit nervous taking it all apart. Also obviously Id need the part for the latch. Any ideas relating to this is very welcome.

    dave
     
    Sequoia225, Jun 23, 2006
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  2. catherinesargent

    catherinesargent Newbie

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    Hi did you ever solve this problem. The same thing has happened to mine. Apparently the part costs 39 pounds, to fit it is between 99 and 179 pounds!
    catherine
     
    catherinesargent, Jun 13, 2007
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  3. PR0DiGY

    PR0DiGY Notebook Consultant

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    Hmm, this thread is one year old and he hasn't been on much

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    PR0DiGY, Jun 13, 2007
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