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1. Ensure springs are working in the existing ball detents.
2. Add additional ball detents across the top edge.
3. Add a small length of brass chain that prevents the door falling all the way open. The end would have an open hook so when you actually wanted the door open you just unhook it.
I thing you are going to have to install a Dutchman to repair the hardware damage.