Screw covers not sticking well after re-attaching

I've swapped laptop LCDs several times and one issue that kept popping up is how to ensure that the screw covers stick after I reattach them.

I'm talking about the small rubber pieces that cover the heads the bezel screws. Their stock adhesive is good for only one cycle or so.

What kind of glue should I use for a satisfactory bond? Superglue should work but it seems permanent. Is it right to use it? Should I use contact glue instead?

Thanks

 

I would use silicone, it will hold and easily removable(as well as clean-able) for multiple applications. Do *not* use superglue, when you put too much and the excess finds itself on your case it'll look like crap and will be irreversible. The best solution would be some 3M VHB or strong double sided tape, however it will be difficult to manipulate into a perfect circle and then apply as well.

 

clean very well with a gentle solvent, goo-gone, etc. and then clean off the goo-gone with alcohol or TSP. the key is to get all of the old adhesive and cleaning goop and finger oils off of the parts.

try using double-sided tape or even thin foam.

understand though that the 'rubber' (cheap-soft plastic really) feet aren't intended for multiple removals. every time you bend them you are wrecking them just a little. you might want to look up the service manual for your machine and order replacements.

in the manuals I've looked at, the rubber feet can all be had as one part number, a kit, that has enough feet for the whole machine.

or get skilled at cutting replacements out of a sheet of scrap rubber.

 

Carpet fixing spray, spray finger, wipe pad, wait 10 seconds and apply