Especially don't drop them with the LCD open. I may as well have thrown mine across the room (which I could well have done, worst computer i've ever owned).
Seems that the biggest issue is hinge over-tension leading to failure. Best way to test for this is to place the machine on a desk or bench, and open the LCD without holding the base of the machine down. If the base of the machine lifts, they're over-tensioned.
I believe some retailers still stock what was commonly known as the TiGlide kit, which pretty much consisted of a metal conditioner and thin oil, a black stick, torx wrenches, display shims and a spanner to adjust the hinge tension. I'm not sure what international retailers stock it, but I know MacFixit Australia still sells the kit for $34.00 AUD. The kit should extend the life of the Titanium PowerBook hinges significantly.
Failing that... bit of WD40 in the hinges? That's what I did but as you know, mine didn't exactly meet the most fortunate ending so... yeah.
Seems that the biggest issue is hinge over-tension leading to failure. Best way to test for this is to place the machine on a desk or bench, and open the LCD without holding the base of the machine down. If the base of the machine lifts, they're over-tensioned.
I believe some retailers still stock what was commonly known as the TiGlide kit, which pretty much consisted of a metal conditioner and thin oil, a black stick, torx wrenches, display shims and a spanner to adjust the hinge tension. I'm not sure what international retailers stock it, but I know MacFixit Australia still sells the kit for $34.00 AUD. The kit should extend the life of the Titanium PowerBook hinges significantly.
Failing that... bit of WD40 in the hinges? That's what I did but as you know, mine didn't exactly meet the most fortunate ending so... yeah.