WTB: 15" R60 chassis only

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WTB: 15" R60 chassis only

#1 Post by 86turbodsl » Wed Jan 29, 2014 12:18 pm

I noticed on my last teardown that my R60 magnesium chassis was broken on the left side near the VGA connector.
It's making the lid opening/closing feel a little loose.

All I would need is the magnesium part. I know from searching that there was an upgraded version for the same problem on a T60.
Was one ever made for a R60?

This is on a 15" 4:3 machine.
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Re: WTB: 15" R60 chassis only

#2 Post by RealBlackStuff » Wed Jan 29, 2014 8:17 pm

Ever heard of JB-Weld? http://www.jbweld.com/
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Re: WTB: 15" R60 chassis only

#3 Post by 86turbodsl » Wed Jan 29, 2014 10:06 pm

Yes, but this application isn't the best for it. JB and other metalized epoxies is best in compression, not really in partial tension.

I'd weld it if i thought i could get away with it. Yes, i'm aware of magnesium's properties.

Frankly, it's not worth messing with for the $10-15 it will cost to replace.
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Re: WTB: 15" R60 chassis only

#4 Post by emeraldgirl08 » Thu Jan 30, 2014 12:10 am

Does your broken frame resemble this?

http://forum.thinkpads.com/viewtopic.php?f=29&t=103507
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Re: WTB: 15" R60 chassis only

#5 Post by 86turbodsl » Thu Jan 30, 2014 12:33 pm

Yes, other than the break being in the rear of that area. The tie bar is a nice fix. I'll have to investigate if that's possible on the R60 if nothing turns up.
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