Pianotech

It's possible that the hinges got bent, causing excess friction in the cover catch. Perhaps if you can get in there and loosen the screws on the female side of the catch it will come loose. If you can't get in there, maybe a drop of lubricant. Pulling the hinge pins might do the trick as well, then putting them back in after the cover catch has been cleared.

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Steven Rosenthal RPT
Honolulu HI
(808) 521-7129
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Thank you, Steven. Good points. I should bring a low-profile screwdriver this time. 

It's possible that the hinges got bent, causing excess friction in the cover catch. Perhaps if you can get in there and loosen the screws on the female side of the catch it will come loose. If you can't get in there, maybe a drop of lubricant. Pulling the hinge pins might do the trick as well, then putting them back in after the cover catch has been cleared.

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Steven Rosenthal RPT
Honolulu HI
(808) 521-7129
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As to the rubber buttons, I have also had it happen that (as you surmised) when freed, they bring with them a chunk of the polyester finish. A warning to the owner, in advance, concerning this would be warranted. That hinge looks like it's seen better days so who knows what kind of extremes this thing has been subjected to. 

Peter Grey Piano Doctor 

It's possible that the hinges got bent, causing excess friction in the cover catch. Perhaps if you can get in there and loosen the screws on the female side of the catch it will come loose. If you can't get in there, maybe a drop of lubricant. Pulling the hinge pins might do the trick as well, then putting them back in after the cover catch has been cleared.

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Steven Rosenthal RPT
Honolulu HI
(808) 521-7129
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As to the rubber buttons, I have also had it happen that (as you surmised) when freed, they bring with them a chunk of the polyester finish. A warning to the owner, in advance, concerning this would be warranted. That hinge looks like it's seen better days so who knows what kind of extremes this thing has been subjected to. 

Peter Grey Piano Doctor 

It's possible that the hinges got bent, causing excess friction in the cover catch. Perhaps if you can get in there and loosen the screws on the female side of the catch it will come loose. If you can't get in there, maybe a drop of lubricant. Pulling the hinge pins might do the trick as well, then putting them back in after the cover catch has been cleared.

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Steven Rosenthal RPT
Honolulu HI
(808) 521-7129
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If the buttons, they may be sliced free safely with a razor blade. Damaged in move with lid attached?

As to the rubber buttons, I have also had it happen that (as you surmised) when freed, they bring with them a chunk of the polyester finish. A warning to the owner, in advance, concerning this would be warranted. That hinge looks like it's seen better days so who knows what kind of extremes this thing has been subjected to. 

Peter Grey Piano Doctor 

It's possible that the hinges got bent, causing excess friction in the cover catch. Perhaps if you can get in there and loosen the screws on the female side of the catch it will come loose. If you can't get in there, maybe a drop of lubricant. Pulling the hinge pins might do the trick as well, then putting them back in after the cover catch has been cleared.

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Steven Rosenthal RPT
Honolulu HI
(808) 521-7129
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Thanks Greg. If you are talking about the knob/lid lock button, no, I don't see it there. I have a video from last time, and it's nothing on that spot. It's a model B.