Something to epoxy laptop screen by hinges

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Ok so I have a laptop that is a
Acer Extensa 5620

not a bad unit, was free and have been enjoying it...
however it has a common problem with the lcd screen rear lid piece cracking by the hinges.. it was just cracked but now it is cracked all the way through.
what is a good epoxy based to use to glue something like this back together?
I can hold the lid up and it goes so tight back together where epoxy would work ....

i was going to use jbweld as I have used that on other things with great success.

was going to sand the area with rough sand paper and go over it in a large area to create a good bonding area... but looking for opinions...


fyi i checked ebay..
bought a new battery for $18 - reasonable
bought a new dc internal jack with cable for $4 - reasonable
was going to buy the rear screen lid but $120-$150 USED - NOT REASONABLE!!!! :eek:
 
IMHO, a good industrial epoxy will work best. The slower the cure time, the better the strength. Some 24hr marine epoxies produce a bond so strong, the plastic will break around the joint :D.

I've used the generic home depot 2hr syringe type marine epoxy to glue some crazy stuff together without fail.
 
well i went and got an epoxy from harbor freight.. followed the directions.. sanded the area... put it in the side that was cracked and even did the side that wasnt cracked as it was going too... allowed to cure... no go .. it broke immediately...


so just kept searching ebay over and over again..

ended up finding someone selling the back plus front plus webcam for $90 shipped.. which is good as I was seeing the back for anywhere of $110 to $135 plus shipping and the front for around $50 shipped...

so im good!!!! hah..
 
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