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    How to fix fingerprint reader door which no longer latches

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by Stewboy, Feb 18, 2021.

  1. Stewboy

    Stewboy Notebook Consultant

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    After a while, the little nub on the top of the fingerprint reader door wears down, and it no longer clicks into the frame of the reader housing. I've hit upon a nice little solution. Just put a small dot of superglue on the little rubber nub, and then--this is the crucial step--dust the superglue dot with baking soda. It immediately hardens and the door latch is good as new.
     

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    Stewboy, Feb 18, 2021
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  2. kode-niner

    kode-niner Notebook Consultant

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    Brilliant.
     
    kode-niner, Feb 19, 2021
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  3. unclemack

    unclemack Notebook Evangelist

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    Good technique and safer than a not-too-hot, clean soldering iron dragged along the 'little nub' which is what I did. Works fine but only if your hands are steady enough.
     
    unclemack, Feb 20, 2021
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  4. Toughbook

    Toughbook Drop and Give Me 20!

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    That and a good 10X headset! ;)
     
    Toughbook, Feb 21, 2021
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