13Jan 9
Repairing Brittle Plastic Retro Computer Cases https://hackaday.com/2026/01/08/repairing-brittle-plastic-retro-computer-cases/
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Repairing Brittle Plastic Retro Computer Cases

As computers like the venerable breadbox Commodore 64 age, their plastic doesn’t just turn increasing shades of yellow and brown, the ABS plastic also tends to get brittle. This is a problem …

Hackaday
Jan BetaNov 19

New video! Fully restoring a PAL Super Nintendo Entertainment System. Recapping, Cleaning, Retrobrighting, Repairing, even some 3D Priniting.

YouTube: https://youtu.be/N_58DqbB3e8
PeerTube: https://makertube.net/w/4DYddo3pkmQ3mGxNZoWFKA

#SNES #SuperNintendo #Nintendo #Restoration #Repair #Retrobrighting #Capacitor #Recapping #CapacitorLeakage #CorrosionRepair #LEDDiffusor #PlasticRepair #RetroGaming

Mr LeastSep 6, 2024

Alright, how do I fix this? This is the original DMG. The left post snapped when I opened it, and the right one is split down the middle. None of them provide any grip, and it won't close properly. The obvious fix is longer screws, but I haven't had much luck finding those. The original screws look like M2x8. Any other options?

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