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    Adhesive for Rubber Feet

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by Aeyix, Dec 22, 2014.

  1. Aeyix

    Aeyix Notebook Evangelist

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    One of the rubber feet on my laptop keeps falling off and the adhesive is essentially gone. Where can I pickup new adhesive or what is it called? If that isn't possible, what is the best recommended solution for this that I can pickup at a Walmart, Best Buy, or Home Depot kind of place?
     
    Aeyix, Dec 22, 2014
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  2. John Ratsey

    John Ratsey Moderately inquisitive Super Moderator

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    I'm not certain which easily available glue most closely resembles that pre-applied to the the rubber feet. It's probably what is called a "contact adhesive" such as this.

    The alternative is to buy some new rubber feet. These can be slightly bigger to give the benefit of improved airflow under the computer (if you have some air vents on the bottom).

    John
     
    John Ratsey, Dec 22, 2014
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  3. KLF

    KLF NBR Super Modernator Super Moderator

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    I've used some cheap superglue. Feet will stay in place, yet they can be removed with fingernail or small screwdriver if necessary so it isn't a permanent solution.
     
    KLF, Dec 22, 2014
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  4. radji

    radji Farewell, Solenya...

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    I would recommend epoxy.

    Superglue and contact adhesive don't work well with certain plastics. Epoxy being a resin, works well with all plastics.
     
    radji, Dec 27, 2014
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  5. be77solo

    be77solo pc's and planes

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    Yep, get some 5 minute epoxy and you'll be set, works great.
     
    be77solo, Jan 3, 2015
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  6. kent1146

    kent1146 Notebook Prophet

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    Any glue will work. Epoxy, superglue, etc. I personally recommend rubber cement. But honestly, any of those adhesives you have lying around the house will work.
     
    kent1146, Jan 5, 2015
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