Reattaching Rubber Laptop Feet

Marelo · 03-03-2009, 08:57 PM

Topic. I'm looking for a permanent, or, at the very least, longevous way to reattach the rubber feet to my Lenovo S10. I'm trying to avoid a trip through the warranty cycle for them, because I use the computer for schoolwork.

I tried some Elmer's Rubber Cement, but that didn't work out so well. I may have not used enough, though.

I've seen recommendations for contact cement as well as Gorilla Glue, but I wanted to consult the wisdom of NPF before making a move in a particular direction. Ideas?

bobfish · 03-03-2009, 11:06 PM

Pretty much any adhesive should do the trick.

MasterOfMagic · 03-03-2009, 11:55 PM

Super glue? Just, anything really sticky like that, yeah. I'm surprised rubber cement didn't work.

EDIT: Actually, now that I think about it, some kinds of Rubber Cement are made with relatively easy removal in mind. So, that's probably why it didn't work out.

Truce · 03-04-2009, 12:56 AM

How about a dab from a hot glue gun? I imagine that it'd probably hold pretty well, and have no issues with laptop heat.

Marelo · 03-04-2009, 01:25 AM

Hm... The hot glue gun would work. I have one available to me as well... I suppose I'll try it, and then post if it doesn't work.

Thanks, guys.

03-03-2009, 08:57 PM	#1
Marelo Napoleon Impersonator Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 816	Reattaching Rubber Laptop Feet Topic. I'm looking for a permanent, or, at the very least, longevous way to reattach the rubber feet to my Lenovo S10. I'm trying to avoid a trip through the warranty cycle for them, because I use the computer for schoolwork. I tried some Elmer's Rubber Cement, but that didn't work out so well. I may have not used enough, though. I've seen recommendations for contact cement as well as Gorilla Glue, but I wanted to consult the wisdom of NPF before making a move in a particular direction. Ideas?

03-03-2009, 11:06 PM	#2
bobfish Jack of All Trades. Master of a Few Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Halfway between Here and There Posts: 228	Pretty much any adhesive should do the trick. __________________ :rmage: Just promise to murder me with your pants on. :rmage: :bmage: I promise *NOTHING.* :bmage:

03-03-2009, 11:55 PM	#3
MasterOfMagic ahahah Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 3,456	Super glue? Just, anything really sticky like that, yeah. I'm surprised rubber cement didn't work. EDIT: Actually, now that I think about it, some kinds of Rubber Cement are made with relatively easy removal in mind. So, that's probably why it didn't work out. Last edited by MasterOfMagic; 03-04-2009 at 12:01 AM.

03-04-2009, 12:56 AM	#4
Truce Lakitu Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 3,856	How about a dab from a hot glue gun? I imagine that it'd probably hold pretty well, and have no issues with laptop heat.

03-04-2009, 01:25 AM	#5
Marelo Napoleon Impersonator Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 816	Hm... The hot glue gun would work. I have one available to me as well... I suppose I'll try it, and then post if it doesn't work. Thanks, guys.