Droid keyboard opens a little too tight

[irregularjoe]

Not sure if something got spilled on it. I cleaned everything with a soft antistatic cloth. My Droid's keyboard seems hard to slide open. I suppose it could be the intense heat where I live. Any ideas on a safe lube?
Thanks,
Joe

 

[obutto]

Take off the sticker on the back of the slider.

 

[tebower]

Um...isn't a tight slider actually desirable for a slider phone? Droid's history would indicate that it gets weaker and more loose with time and even light use.

Keep it tight for as long as possible.

 

[nstallion]

Keep it tight for as long as possible.

This just HAS to be quoted for truth!

 

[krouget]

Not sure if something got spilled on it. I cleaned everything with a soft antistatic cloth. My Droid's keyboard seems hard to slide open. I suppose it could be the intense heat where I live. Any ideas on a safe lube?
Thanks,
Joe

The other day sprite managed to splatter on my Droid, gumming up the slide mechanism. I simply cleaned off what I could, then applied small dabs of grease in various areas, before sliding it open and closed a few times, letting it get under the panel. I then wiped off any excess that wasn't obviously lubricating, and it's now 100% smooth, sliding better than before the incident occurred.

IMO, the sliding mechanism isn't specialized enough to require any unique brand or safe lube. I just used some stuff that I typically apply on nuts/bolts when working on my cars, and it worked fine. If you don't have anything at home that can lubricate it, try a hardware store or something...they should have something small and cheap that you can apply (provided this is your issue).

 

[skunkpbguy]

Keep it tight for as long as possible.

Only one statement needs be said here:
That's what SHE said!

 

[craighwk]

Oh it'll loosen up as time goes on and the more you open it up. Mine was very tight at first, but now it moves in and out with the littlest force.

 

[nstallion]

This thread is in danger of drowning in double entendres.

 

[irregularjoe]

The other day sprite managed to splatter on my Droid, gumming up the slide mechanism. I simply cleaned off what I could, then applied small dabs of grease in various areas, before sliding it open and closed a few times, letting it get under the panel. I then wiped off any excess that wasn't obviously lubricating, and it's now 100% smooth, sliding better than before the incident occurred.

IMO, the sliding mechanism isn't specialized enough to require any unique brand or safe lube. I just used some stuff that I typically apply on nuts/bolts when working on my cars, and it worked fine. If you don't have anything at home that can lubricate it, try a hardware store or something...they should have something small and cheap that you can apply (provided this is your issue).

Thanks Krouget
I have lots of lube. Any recommendations on what is Droid appropriate?
Thanks
Joe