Failure of display hinge on ZV6201CL laptop

Noted several inquiries on this subject with no practical or easy solution because the units are mostly out of warranty and worse, the replacement part is no longer available.
The failure of the hinge relate to excessive friction in the true steel hinge, forcing the aluminum portion that is attach to it [holding it to the display/cover], to break due to excessive torque. The purpose of the friction is to allow the display to hold in different positions. But it seems that in time, perhaps through loss of "lubrication" [if any], it get very stiff.
I am in the second replacement of this pair of hinges for this particular unit. Lubrication has NOT helped much. It is still quite stiff. Should the steel cylinder around the pin need loosening up? I tried Teflon, which is the most slippery oil available.
Anybody had a similar experience or suggestions?
As to availability of the hinge, I got two in EBay and there are more offered at a reasonable price. Dismantling the display is delicate but actually simple, The main unit only requires the removal of the piece behind the keyboard by taking of several screws. As always, first remove the battery. Good luck and do lt at your peril.

Try resetting PRAM
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1379
and if that does not help, resetting PMU (power management)
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1712

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