Avid offered a retrofit kit to add gas lift struts to the doors.
The original gas struts are no longer available. See the Parts List page for replacement part numbers.
Door Gas Lift Strut
Drawing for door gas lift strut.
Parts list for door gas lift strut.
Door open. These are the replacement gas lift struts and ends from McMaster-Carr.
Door open from the side. Washers are used to shim the top end away from the tab.
Door closed.