Why does my powerbook lid resist closing?

I have a used powerbook G4, and since I've had it, the lid always makes a clicking or grinding sound when I try to shut it. It seems to be getting worse, and I can definitely feel resistance when I try to close it. I'm worried that I'm damaging it even more when I close it, and I was wondering if anyone else has this problem/knows how to fix it? Oh yeah, and it seems to be only resisting on one side (the left). Thanks! Any help would be great!

Molligans,
I've experienced the same problem. Seems to occur after I've been carrying my Powerbook around in a backpack, and the chassis gets a bit warped. The little hook above the display doesn't want to connect easily to the latch by the track pad if there's a bit of a warp. I also experienced the problem after someone using my computer "slammed" the cover shut several times.
Two "fixes"
1. Place the Powerbook on a flat table. If it rocks a little, then the case is warped. Place a small coin under a foot that actually contacts the table. GENTLY press down on the computer so that all the feet make contact with the table, and you'll gradually remove the warp in the computer's case.
Now gently close the cover. Does it close more smoothly? If not,
2. As you close the cover, gently push the cover to the right. Does that help? If so, continue to close it in that manner until the latch begins to work more smoothly (worked for my computer after the 'slamming' incident).
Hope this helps.
Bob

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