Due to hard
use over a long time, this lid has become loose.
Without those bells inside,
the whole case would turn over.
It normally stands upright
and will not lean backward.
It requires much space
too, just to open the lid and
handle those
bells.
The bottom
of the case, showing the original hinges.
One of the original hinges,
worn and bent backward.
It wasn't enough
to bare the lid's size and weight.
Fastening by wood screws is not secure enough.
Larger hinges, bolted through the panel of
the case
are necessary to hold all
forces.
To drill
the holes necessary to install the new
hinges,
I removed the inner case and the plush
lining.
To remove the inner case,
detach the wood screw
on both sides of the
case.
The linings are fixed by special glue
and large staples.
I had to find those staples
and pick them out first,
and ripped the lining
(never tearing it down).
