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    Rubber feet

    Discussion in 'MSI' started by zaner123, Jun 11, 2010.

  1. zaner123

    zaner123 Notebook Geek

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    This is kind of a mundane question, but I'm going to ask it anyway.

    One of the rubber feet on the base of my GX640 came off.. and I simply stuck it back on - as it was still sticky. It still stays on surprisingly well, but it comes off every once in a while.

    Without the rubber feet, the laptop would not be nearly as stable.

    Is there any replacement for the rubber feet or any good way to make sure it doesn't come off anymore?

    Thanks
     
    zaner123, Jun 11, 2010
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  2. min2209

    min2209 Notebook Deity

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    I got the exact problem. I am still looking for a hot glue gun like people suggest.. I don't have one at home :p
     
    min2209, Jun 11, 2010
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  3. Dspr_02

    Dspr_02 Notebook Evangelist

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    I too have this issue, I was going to use epoxy to put it back...but I became lazy...and put it off...so now I have two rubber feet in the accessories box waiting to be put on again :D
     
    Dspr_02, Jun 11, 2010
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  4. Retto

    Retto Notebook Evangelist

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    Would not super glue function?
     
    Retto, Jun 11, 2010
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  5. tmaxxtigger

    tmaxxtigger Newbie

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    Same problem here, when I drag the laptop or move it slightly they grip so well they come off, ah!
     
    tmaxxtigger, Jun 11, 2010
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  6. csinth

    csinth Snitch?

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    One of mine fell off and disappeared.. do you think they will send replacements?
     
    csinth, Jun 11, 2010
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  7. lackofcheese

    lackofcheese Notebook Virtuoso

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    I have three rubber feet off now, but at least I haven't lost them. I intend to get some glue to fix the issue.
     
    lackofcheese, Jun 11, 2010
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  8. kosti

    kosti Notebook Virtuoso

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    Hot glue is best because it can be removed and won't damage either the rubber feet or the plastic casing. Epoxy or super glue can do damage. You can get a hot glue gun for under 10 bucks. It's a good tool to have handy for other stuff too.
     
    kosti, Jun 12, 2010
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