From: David Ross (ross_at_math.hawaii.edu)
Date: Sun Nov 01 1998 - 01:21:08 EST
>Is this something I can fix myself? Any suggestions for gluing it back together and preventing further fissures? Epoxy? Superglue?
Is this covered under warranty?
Neither epoxy nor superglue will properly adhere to ABS composition plastics, from which most laptop cases are made. Faced with a
similar problem I've been recommended to use an ABS solvent adhesive, the 'best' apparently being IPS/Weld-On #1707.
(Unfortunately, I haven't yet found this brand at any hardware or plumbing-supply stores myself.) Since
many model airplanes are also apparently made of ABS plastic, I think
airplane model cement ought to hold, though the solvent cement would be a cleaner repair.
If and when I get around to trying to repair my 560's case with this stuff, I will post the results.
- David R.
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