Re: [Thinkpad] Cracks in a T30 body

When you call IBM, just advise them that you know that plastics are covered
under warranty. If the rep does not think so, hang up and keep calling until
someone issues a case number. I have had NUMEROUS bezels and even case
bottoms replaced.
----- Original Message -----
From: "David Ross" <ross@math.hawaii.edu>
To: <thinkpad@stderr.org>
Sent: Monday, January 22, 2007 5:52 PM
Subject: Re: [Thinkpad] Cracks in a T30 body

> > My T30 has developed several cracks in the body and I'd like to
> pre-empt
> > any further damage with some form of permanent epoxy/glue, hopefully
> with
> > as little cosmetic damage as possible. I'm afraid that standard
> superglue
> > would turn into a shiny eyesore. Can anyone recommend a product?
>
> I assume you're out of warranty? Everyone but me seems to be able to get
> cracked bezels etc replaced under warranty.
>
> The plastics on ThinkPads are ABS plastics, and the natural glues for
> them is ABS solvent adhesives (often sold in the plumbing section of
> hardware stores, but not to be confused with PVC solvent adhesives).
> This is usually a black pretty close to ThinkPad black, though it *is* a
> bit shiny. I used this to repair a latch on a 560 years ago (under
> warranty, but IBM refused to repair it), it held for years (is still
> holding, in fact).
>
> BTW, my X30 keyboard bezel has bad cracks on either side, just to the
> bottom left of the Fn key and to the bottom right of the -> key. These
> developed over the years from carrying the TP (while open) by the wrist
> rest. After I make the certainly futile effort to get IBM to fix it (I
> have a bit of warranty left), I'll probably just buy a new bezel (around
> $30 from Boulder when I checked).
>
> David
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