What the thread found

• The metal cord that secures the arm to the docking bracket on the G-50 can break, creating a safety hazard if the arm falls while resting on the bracket.
• Multiple users experienced breakage of this cord, with the arm fortunately not falling or causing injury in any of the reported cases.
• The cord design was changed at some point, and replacements with the improved design have proven more durable with no subsequent failures reported.
• An alternative storage method involves hanging the arm on the side studs of the docking bracket in the opening next to the arm post rather than using the cord.

Depends on

• The discussion dates from 2009 and refers to a G-50 model, so current applicability is uncertain.
• No technical details about the cord material, diameter, or exact failure mechanism are provided.
• The claim about design changes is based on third-party information and not independently verified in the thread.
• The safety of the alternative hanging method on side studs is questioned but not definitively answered.

Parts

Docking Bracket, Arm Post

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