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Is there anything I can put over this shattered place on my laptop til I can fix it? (lemmy.world)

submitted 2 weeks ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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It won't let me upload a picture but I will try adding it to the comments.

But I have an HP Envy x360 and did a cheap/sloppy "repair" of the left hinge (cold welded it). When I was putting the screen back on, I ended up shattering a place which fell out, about 2 inches x 0.5 inches (5 cm x 1.27 cm) near the right hinge, and then a smaller area on the left hinge which has stayed in place. The screen itself is fine - it's below the screen where the hp logo is that is broken.

Is there anything (cheap) I can put on it to keep from breaking further, like electrical tape or something else?

I can't afford to buy a new screen (or hinges) which is why I cold welded it in the first place.

Thanks for your help

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (1 children)

I have an iron tip just for this, saved numerous 3d prints because my clumsy ass dropped something or tightened a bit too much, holds up really well on structural parts, done it originally with some roughed up wire but haven't found that necessary so I don't bother, they're ugly af but I'm the only one who sees it and generally out of sight.

If you have a temp controlled iron, 230c is a good place to start, low for printing but just take your time. Like the idea of tempering the area afterward.

Just have ventilation, abs and nylon stink and aren't great to inhale.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks ago

You can take it to the extreme too. When my auto body shop was not generating enough work, I subcontracted for a guy that reconstructed rare bumper covers that are not reproduced by anyone. He would give me stuff like super cars an limited productions and I used pieces and parts from others made of the same materials to reconstruct the severely damaged or missing half.

I actually wanted to get into 3d printing before I was disabled so that I could build my own automotive trim and interiors with ABS.