25 Jun
2007
25 Jun
'07
10 a.m.
On Mon, 2007-06-25 15:01:13 +0100, Austin Pass <austin at ozpass.co.uk> wrote:
Unfortunately, at some point in the past it has had
sticky tape wrapped
around it, presumably to prevent the front access door from opening whilst
it was transported. This has (predictably) left sticky bands around the
computer.
Seems everybody has his/her own way to deal with it. My personal
approach is to not use solvents. I've seen them too often to hurt the
plastic parts. I for one use rubbers (think pencil and paper) to
remove them.
Please notice that there are basically two kinds of rubbers. Those
with abrasive materials inside (glass or quartz powder) and those
without. Use only the later ones! They're usually clear. (If you want
to test your rubber, place it on some kind of metal and burn it with a
torch or acetylene burner or the like. Those with quartz or glass
powder inside will not burn completely.)
This is a very non-invasive method of removing the rubber, though
you'll feel your arms and fingers the other day...
MfG, JBG
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