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PB190 Hinge Cover Plastics Separating
Posted by: MattB on 2020-03-14 10:38:34 I've got a PB190, and unfortunately the right side hinge cover on the screen side has decided to separate. The lid will still open and close, but it puts more stress on the plastics and with how brittle these are known to be I'd like to fix it before it gets worse. Pictures are attached...what's the best way to repair something like this? I disassembled the machine to the point where I could access the piece in question, but I can't figure out the best way to actually fix it.
Posted by: bibilit on 2020-03-14 13:03:05 Unfortunately, common issue. Plastic stand probably broken. Chances are thin to glue it back.
Posted by: MattB on 2020-03-14 22:36:57 Unfortunately, common issue. Plastic stand probably broken. Chances are thin to glue it back. Where would be the best location to put some glue?
Posted by: bibilit on 2020-03-14 23:32:38 Remove the screen casing to have a better view.
Posted by: MattB on 2020-03-15 08:38:03 Remove the screen casing to have a better view. What’s the best way to do that? Should I remove the screen assembly entirely?
Posted by: bibilit on 2020-03-15 10:31:13 Remove the left and right badges. IIRC, screws are hidden underneath. Also remove the top rubber plugs on top, same story.
Posted by: MattB on 2020-04-12 11:39:27 I found some new old stock replacement screen plastics for sale but they’re from a 190cs. As the top cover seems to have failed on mine, would I be able to install one from a 190cs on mine? I know the front screen plastics won’t work due to screen size differences. Or am I just better off buying a dead 190cs and doing a screen transplant?
Posted by: Trash80toHP_Mini on 2020-04-12 11:57:55 I'm a major proponent of keeping as many PartsBooks on hand as is practical to store them. NB: to avoid "Vinegar Syndrome," I'm now storing mine partway open lid to lid/bottom to bottom on bookshelves for ventilation to avoid that dreaded patchiness of the LCD's UV film. No LCD inside: mine go into boxes.
Posted by: MattB on 2020-04-12 12:00:01 I'm a major proponent of keeping as many PartsBooks on hand as is practical to store them. NB: to avoid "Vinegar Syndrome," I'm now storing mine partway open lid to lid/bottom to bottom on bookshelves for ventilation to avoid that dreaded patchiness of the LCD's UV film. No LCD inside: mine go into boxes. Good advice. I generally keep mine open as well when possible. The screen on my 190 is in great shape, the plastics are just separating at the hinges.
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