From: Arnold (aderoy_at_mnsi.net)
Date: Sun Apr 17 2005 - 16:52:33 PDT
On 15 Apr 2005 at 8:14, newtontalk_at_newtontalk.net wrote:
> From: Sonny Hung <sonnyhung_at_gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [NTLK] MP2K1 w/Ser01 Card - case cracked
>
> On 4/14/05, Arnold <aderoy_at_mnsi.net> wrote:
> > Does anyone have a good method to fix, or atleast stop a crack
> > in the bottom case?
>
> I recall Frank suggesting something to me, but for the life of me I
> can't remember what he suggested. Frank, help! I haven't needed to do
> this type of repair yet, but my first thoughts would be modeling glue
> or epoxy.
>
>
> Well wasn't there a mention on list that we needed to shave something
> or other to allow the SER-001 to fit properly?
>
> Since you've opened it up maybe you can take some photos of your
> installation for us (or just me) to see if you've got the time. A
> picture of the original installation of the SER-001 and the front and
> back of the Back Case. It will truly provide good insight into
> installs for the list if anyone is interested since yours did
> experience an issue after a year.
>
> On question I would ask would be does your Newton get stored in any
> place bag, pocket backpack ...etc. where it may get crushed or pressed
> upon which could cause undue stress on the case where the screw and
> case meet? This may be a possible matter to look into also when
> repairing the case... contact me off-list any ways and I'll see if
> there is anything I can do to help you out...
>
Sorry, do not have a digital camera, no pictures. Unit was not stored in a
backpack, used the Apple Case (Nylon with keyboard). Never banged about.
The screw to hold down the board (near the centre of the main logic) had a small
plastic washer with a shoulder, if removed the screw head would not hold the
board. Only a small bump on the back of the case when put together so I did not
worry much about it.
Currently I used some metal 'duct' tape to hold the case together (from the
inside!). Figured this would keep the pieces from breaking off, keep the RF in
and let me think. There was multiple cracks, not just one.
Though about expoxy but did not have any onhand and wondered as to the
reaction to the plastic would be.
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