I went to a networking event this morning and I got a customer right away. So we head back to my office and she gives me her laptop. Toshiba. The three standoffs that the base has that the screen hinge screws into were broken. So you know the screen was floppy on one side. I told her I could TRY to epoxy it back together. So far it is drying. I used Gorilla Glue epoxy. have any of you had to do this and what epoxy or cement did you use? Or is a task like this not even worth worrying about? She took it to Best Buy and they wouldn't touch it. I told her I would do my best.
Epoxy for screen hinge
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Markverhyden
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The epoxy will probably not last. A better solution, but not better looking, would be to use a backing plate on the bottom with countersunk head screws coming up from the bottom. Tighten up with a nut and then trim off so you can put the top case back on. Of course getting a new base would be best. But if you do not replace the hinges the problem will probably repeat.
+1 on what Mark said.
However, in the base area I feel the epoxy should be a good hold if done properly. Personally, I use J-B Weld for any laptop/plastic repairs and it holds great. Also, if you scuff up the area to be glued, give a tooth for the epoxy to hold to, there is a better chance for permanent repair.
However, in the base area I feel the epoxy should be a good hold if done properly. Personally, I use J-B Weld for any laptop/plastic repairs and it holds great. Also, if you scuff up the area to be glued, give a tooth for the epoxy to hold to, there is a better chance for permanent repair.
YA the place didn't have JB weld. I didn't have time to run all over town. But I am going to buy some JB.. I know for a fact that stuff will work. I just couldn't find it in time.
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I bought some of this but have not had a chance to try it out:
http://www.jbweld.com/product/j-b-plasticweld-putty/
At one time I was able to heat up and melt pieces together. But the plastic they use now has alot of air pockets in it and as soon as you heat it up the plastic shrinks.
Let us know how it goes
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Nothing has ever worked more seamlessly than "Plastic Surgery ". It's malleable yet extremely strong. I've used it on bottom plastics and you'd never know it had been repaired. The epoxy putty is a very good alternative as long as there is a good color match.
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Thought:
When working on replacing the screw down posts on a laptop base, Drill some anchor holes in the bottom and when forming the post with putty, push the epoxy thru the holes. Then take something like a cloth and wipe the excess putty off the bottom of the laptop base where the holes are to contour it. An idea to try if I get time or someone else does.
When working on replacing the screw down posts on a laptop base, Drill some anchor holes in the bottom and when forming the post with putty, push the epoxy thru the holes. Then take something like a cloth and wipe the excess putty off the bottom of the laptop base where the holes are to contour it. An idea to try if I get time or someone else does.
Luckily it was just posts. The case didn't crack so there is no visual damage. The brass threads were ripped out and the plastic post were mostly broken. But as an update, I let the epoxy set up all night and I put it back together this morning. It seems rigid and stable. What I did was I filled what was left of the post with epoxy. Took the brass threads and screwed some screws in them for handles and set them in the proper places. As the epoxy hardened I built it up around the brass threads and reinforced the the base of the post. Then after an hour it took the screws out. Now that it is done it looks like a puddle down there, but it needed some substance. It seems fine now. I put it all back together and seems stiff and rigid. I also loosened the nut on the end of the hinge a little bit to make it a little easier to open. I should have taken some pictures.
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Tell me more.......tell me more!
Of your experience with "Plastic Surgery".
Looks interesting and in-expensive enough for some tests..
Thanks.
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