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| Macintosh 512 case repair | |
| Posted by: PacificState on 2024-08-21 15:18:10 I might be a glutton for punishment, but I have a Mac 512 with a cracked case which I'd like to repair. I *suspect* it may ultimately need painting, but I'm trying to glue it back together as a first step - given that the cracks disappear with the right pressure applied. Can anyone recommend a suitable adhesive? I did consider Super Glue, but I've never had great results. Thanks!  | |
| Posted by: robin-fo on 2024-08-21 15:40:06 Use special ABS glue which welds the plastic | |
| Posted by: falen5 on 2024-08-22 19:17:50 Perhaps you can apply the right pressure when you refit the monitor - lever the frame against the bolts of the monitor to create some compression on that side - super glue will be a disaster if any of it gets to the front | |
| Posted by: ymk on 2024-08-22 19:42:28 Apply blue painter's tape firmly to the outside, over the cracks. Apply a few drops of acetone at a time to the inside. Wait about 15 minutes before pulling the tape off. | |
| Posted by: wskjinfen on 2024-08-23 07:42:20 Squeeze a few drops of epoxy resin (big drops) on the back and bury some thick iron wire into the epoxy resin for reinforcement | |
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