31 May
2005
31 May
'05
4:08 p.m.
From: "der Mouse" <mouse at rodents.montreal.qc.ca>
Sent: Tuesday, May 31, 2005 5:07 PM
I wouldn't trust a paper bag; it'll rip and dump the (probably
conductive) screws all over the board at the worst moment. I'd use a
plastic pill bottle, probably; if that comes loose, it is much less
likely to do damage, even if the machine is under power at the time.
But yes, using something other than adhesive to hold it in place is a
very good idea. Even on bare interior metal, leaving adhesive gunk
(which tape tends to do after a decade or two) is unpleasant.
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Rather than use string that can deteriorate try nylon ties.
More importantly replace the original screws so they don't have a chance to
destroy what you're trying to save. As has been pointed out repeatedly the
right tools are cheap and available through a variety of sources. Anyone
working on anything that has value should value it enough to do it right.
Randy
www.s100-manuals.com
Ensuring that the ink on the note isn't going to
fade in a matter of
years, or any tape used isn't going to cause stains that will damage
the case etc. :-)
Don't use tape. Use a paper tag with a bit of string tied
somewhere
inside the case. Standard archival procedure.