The gas spring (looks like a little shock absorber) is HP part
number  02564-60005 and should be available from HP at (800)227-8164
for about $24US.

                         Bob J. -- Ideal Computer Services
                         http://www.icsgroup.com



PAULA R. REICHL wrote:
>
> I need to purchase the lift-arm for the lid on my HP2563 line printer.
> It's an hydraulic arm that holds the lid up so that forms can be changed
> without brain damage.  My arm has lost its muscle.  Can anyone help me
> find this part?  Please??
>
> You can respond to [log in to unmask]  Thanks to all of you
> wonderful people in advance.