Squaking flip phone - any plastic lubricants?

[geno]

My buddy has a Sanyo 5300 phone and the pivot point between the screen and the phone squeaks whenever he opens the thing, and it can get pretty annoying I guess. Anyways, what can one do about lubricating plastic joints? It's definitely the plastic rubbing together and making an almost rubbery squeaking noise. I told him I'd try to find what I can - any help?

 

[NutBucket]

The problem with grease is that its hard to get it at the pivot point and not over everything else. I think you can take off the silver endcaps at the pivot point. That might get you somewhere as far a a place to put lube. Not sure about the type tho.

Great phone, used to have one before I upgraded

 

[halik]

<place holder for lubricant jokes>

 

[jadinolf]

Originally posted by: halik
<place holder for lubricant jokes>

heh heh KY Jelly?

 

[flyfish]

graphite powder

 

[wkabel23]

spit

 

[geno]

Originally posted by: flyfish
graphite powder

on plastic? That'll be ok?

 

[Thegonagle]

Originally posted by: flyfish
graphite powder

No!!! Not good for electronics!

Try a "dry" silicone spray.

 

[stev0]

Originally posted by: geno

Originally posted by: flyfish
graphite powder

on plastic? That'll be ok?

yup, ever do a pinewood derby car in boy scouts? they use graphite powder on the axles (nails) that hold the plastic tires on

 

[stev0]

Originally posted by: Thegonagle

Originally posted by: flyfish
graphite powder

No!!! Not good for electronics!

Try a "dry" silicone spray.

he asked if it would be ok on plastic, not electronics

 

[Riprorin]

Originally posted by: flyfish
graphite powder

 

[geno]

K, I'll let him know to try some graphite powder, I'll report back with results. Thanks a lot guys!