Re: [TPall] Gluing thinkpads (was: Re: 701 disassembly)

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From: Bill Morrow (penzance_at_gate.net)
Date: Sat Aug 05 2000 - 00:22:02 EDT

once again, i suggest epoxy resin and a bit of glass cloth carefully applied
inside the top cover..
i've done it and it works.. :-)

David Ross wrote:

> Bryan:
> >If anyone has a 701C lid without the dreaded crack at the hinge I would
> be
> >interested. My tft screen is ok it is only the lid's attachment to the
> hinge
> >that is broken
>
> Jonathan:
> >Goop or
> >Shoe Goop &
> >chopsticks
>
> The best glue for Thinkpad composition plastic cases is ABS/PVC solvent
> adhesive (the kind used for
> plumbing fitments). Silicone-based solvents (e.g., goops) will not only
> eventually fail, but are
> irreversible in the sense that nothing else will ever adhere to the
> surface, even if you remove all
> the visible glue.
>
> - David R. 

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Happy trails...

** Bill Morrow **   :-)
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e-mail: bill_at_thinkpads.com, penzance_at_gate.net

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