What's the best adhesive for these washer-type screws?
What's the best adhesive for these washer-type screws?
Another option to think about is applying superglue with baking soda. Search for relevant information as needed to understand and follow the steps. It might be quite challenging, but it could work if all else fails. There are also other suggestions available that might offer more specific advice.
Certainly a thought to ponder as a final option. While I tried silicon glue, it didn’t work well. I’m curious about @stonecarver’s technique, but I’m unsure where to find the necessary materials or how to carefully remove the originals without causing more damage.
What kind of super glue would be suggested?
It’s a fair question, and I found myself thinking the same.
Sometimes the labels were hidden or the glue came in an unmarked container.
You might need to pause briefly to read the label.
In any case, the procedure (any procedure) will be dangerous and demand steady hands and clear eyes.
Beyond what my old hands and vision can now handle.
Perhaps gather some small plastic fragments from toys, appliances, or other electronic devices to practice on and test. These are disposable items.
And 3D printing could certainly be included in the process.
A lasting solution that still allows for future disassembly will be a challenging goal.
But it might still be achievable.
Why would you do that?
If appearance isn't important, simply drill all the way through the bottom of the case and use flanged nutserts or rivnuts only for the damaged parts:
The flange requires you to push it completely through the case bottom to break it, whereas the original non-flanged ones were just pressed or melted into a smooth bore, making them very easy to strip and pull out if the wrong screw is used.
I'm not sure. In my opinion, the originals would need to be taken out, but I couldn't figure out how without damaging them. Sadly, I have no experience using a drill. My hands are unstable because of the medication I'm taking, and my dad has a drill but is in the hospital right now, so he probably won't be able to help. I don't mind how it looks, but what would the other option be if I wanted to keep it looking good? Would I need special sized flanged nuts or rivnuts? Thanks.