HI guys, So a screw on the end of my computer came out and the holder broke so I can't re screw it in. Is there a tape I can place on it that is pretty invisible so you can't see the texture and on the tape I'll stick the screw on it so it looks intact
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Tape for Aluminum casing
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How about some Crazy Glue!! or if you want make it permanent, araldite epoxy resin, put it on the inside, hold the screw in-place. It's pretty much invisible, holds things in place without too much work and other's won't know unless you tell them
How about some Crazy Glue!! or if you want make it permanent, araldite epoxy resin, put it on the inside, hold the screw in-place. It's pretty much invisible, holds things in place without too much work and other's won't know unless you tell them
Is that from the 60's? The more common version is JB Weld. QuikSteel is much better though. You can actually drill and tap quiksteel.
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That's all good but what if it needs to be serviced and the case needs to be opened. Also remember that the case is open so we want it closed
As you can see from the pic I just taped the screw in but the case is still open
As you can see from the pic I just taped the screw in but the case is still open
That's all good but what if it needs to be serviced and the case needs to be opened. Also remember that the case is open so we want it closed
As you can see from the pic I just taped the screw in but the case is still open
OK, if you're really worried, you can always buy a replacement topcase from one of the many sites who offer parts, usually taken from MBP's they've broken down for parts. Sites like offer them but bewared mate, they ain't cheap and if you buy the wrong one, it won't fit.
ifixit.com
powerbookmedic.com
pbparts.com
or search ebay
After you've gotten the new replacement topcase you have to transplant the trackpad, keyboard and it's wiring to the new case.. not for the light hearted... especially if you're not sure what your doing.