PB G4 Display Won't Stay Closed

The display on my PB G4 won't stay closed. There seems to be something wrong with the latch, as it won't catch (or stay caught) when the display is closed. Any thoughts on how to fix this annoyance?
Thanks.

Two inches of duct tape or a large rubber band make a pretty effective low-cost fix, but you can also replace the latch assembly for a hefty price:
http://pbfixit.com/Guide/33.17.0.html
Note that these instructions apply to the Ti DVI models. you don't say which Tibook you have.
To keep your PB from waking when it opens (it waits until you hit any key), follow these steps:
To set PB so opening the display doesn't wake the computer:
Applications > Utilities > Terminal
Type or paste the following in the Terminal window:
sudo pmset lidwake 0
It will ask for your password. Type that in, hit return, and quit the Terminal.
To change it back so the system wakes when you open the lid, type:
sudo pmset lidwake 1
Thanks to Deegan for the tip.

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latch and lid, and found nothing that relates.
Sitting at work today I closed my computer for a
second and noticed that the right side of the screen
didn't close flush with the computer like the left.
There is a slight angle upward on the right side when
the lid is closed. I pushed it down to close it
again, and a few seconds later I heard a "click" and
the right latch had released again. I pushed down
again, and watched and waited. A few seconds later
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holding down the latch release button and pushing the
lid closed, but with the same results, only it stayed
closed a few more seconds.
I'm worried because it causes a bigger than normla
gap between the display lid and computer, and by the
fact that the right latch is completely releasing the
right side of the lid.
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on going to the apple store, but its 20 minutes away
and I'd rather get some help here first.
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