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Randy, is it appropriate to use the same stuff to reattached a removed bezel?
The dust under the display window of my working grade 11C was driving me absolutely bonkers (it was compromising the crispness of the display), so I got a thin bit of flexible plastic (actually, a collar stay from one of my better shirts) and very gentle worked the metal bit off. I was able to do the cleaning job--not perfectly, since I have a bunch of cats and lint, dust, and dander are everywhere--but it is a lot better than it was. I didn't manage to keep the bezel bezel perfectly flat, and there is some discernable "lumpiness" in the metal surface when viewed from an angle, but I can accept this over the dusty mess that was obscuring the display. (Remember, this is a marked up working grade calculator--I wouldn't try any of this on my own with my pristine 15C.)
The original glue was obviously weakened so I reattached it with a good dollop of Elmer's rubber cement on each end, only because I know the stuff is actually fairly benign. But this is hardly an enduring solution and I would be curious to know what it more appropriate.
Les
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Thanks, I'll give that a shot. The logo is hollow, so I assume that means it's a metal one (it's surprisingly difficult to tell).
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The original adhesive was silicone?! I've always wondered, but didn't want to peal off a badge to see.
Thanks. That's good to know.