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   scribe (scribe@mastodon.sdf.org)'s status on Friday, 19-Jul-2024 00:10:30 JST scribe

   Looks like I'm going to have to open up my #pebble watch finally - managed to drop it on a hard floor yesterday, and it's really not happy ⌚ 😦

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     scribe (scribe@mastodon.sdf.org)'s status on Friday, 19-Jul-2024 16:25:33 JST scribe

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     The poor little #pebble watch had a bit of a time after having its innards opened up yesterday. The battery problem seems better, but its buzz has gone 🫤 I'll have to get back in there later, but time for a bit of a rest first.

     #repair

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     scribe (scribe@mastodon.sdf.org)'s status on Friday, 19-Jul-2024 22:27:17 JST scribe

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     OK, got the #pebble's buzz mojo back.

     One last thing. Any recommendations for adhesive to stick a plastic case back together strongly, but so that I can still open up the watch again if needed?

     #repair #glue

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     scribe (scribe@mastodon.sdf.org)'s status on Friday, 19-Jul-2024 22:47:05 JST scribe

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     • skua

     @sortius @skua Thanks - what kind of thing do you mean by CA (Cyanoacrylate, I assume?) + accelerant? Bit new to the terms :)

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     sortius (sortius@mastodon.social)'s status on Friday, 19-Jul-2024 22:47:06 JST sortius

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     @scribe to reopen it? Tough call. Some sort of epoxy gasket sealant might work. Then again, it might be too thick to work with.

     I'd just go with CA + accelerant and ride that watch into the sunset (well, until it dies completely) 😆

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     scribe (scribe@mastodon.sdf.org)'s status on Saturday, 20-Jul-2024 00:23:07 JST scribe

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     • Bob Beaker

     @bbeaker Mmm, interesting idea - know if it would stick to metal well? Don't see why not. (And I guess I could clean it off if it doesn't..)

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     Bob Beaker (bbeaker@toot.community)'s status on Saturday, 20-Jul-2024 00:23:08 JST Bob Beaker

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     @scribe I've used silicon sealant for non load bearing bonds that might need to be broken in the future.

     But check how it reacts with your plastic (and your skin) first.

     YMMV

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     scribe (scribe@mastodon.sdf.org)'s status on Saturday, 20-Jul-2024 03:12:42 JST scribe

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     • Jacob Scharmberg

     @jacobscharmberg oho. Is that the same as B-7000 (UK)? Does it come apart if needed later?

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     Jacob Scharmberg (jacobscharmberg@mastodon.online)'s status on Saturday, 20-Jul-2024 03:12:43 JST Jacob Scharmberg

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     @scribe what's typically used for phones is E6000 or E7000

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     Jacob Scharmberg (jacobscharmberg@mastodon.online)'s status on Monday, 22-Jul-2024 20:46:48 JST Jacob Scharmberg

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     @scribe I've never heard of B7000 but from what I just looked up quickly it sounds very similar, yes. It apparently is also commonly used for phone repair.
     Yes it comes apart again. It forms kind of like a rubber when cured that can be peeled away again, with some heat if necessary.

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     scribe (scribe@mastodon.sdf.org)'s status on Monday, 22-Jul-2024 20:46:48 JST scribe

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     • Jacob Scharmberg

     @jacobscharmberg Thanks for the reply - got some arriving soon, so also thanks for the pointer.