[Ti] Re: cracked edge

[Dan K]

Mark Wasiuta <wasiuta at fas.harvard.edu> wrote:
>a faulty clasp on my computer bag. my ti dropped 2 feet. even with a foam
>sleeve protecting it, the plastic edging around the bottom case has cracked.
>does anyone know if this edging can be replaced by itself or does the entire
>surface, with trackpad, etc. need to be replaced? 

The plastic edging is almost certainly a form of polycarbonate (aka 
Lexan) and therefore cracks can be 'welded' using a solvent-type welder. 
I've had some success using Ambroid ProWeld repairing simple cracks. Not 
every such repair has proved perfect, but overall I consider this to be 
the first choice (before replacing the part.)

ProWeld (and other similar solvent-welders) is available at hobby shops, 
I bought some at towerhobbies.com.

dan k


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