Does anyone have any recommendations for a type or brand of glue I should use to reattach an Apple badge?
The original glue seems like a yellow layer of goo, and it's still very sticky after 30 years. I want to avoid using things like super glue or epoxy to allow the badge to be removed again sometime in the future.
I was thinking using a glue gun as it could be removed in the future by applying some alcohol, but the badge will probably fall off on its own after a couple years if I do use a glue gun.
Any suggestions? Thanks!
How to Remove the Badge
Do NOT use any hot air tools (hair dryer, heat gun) as you will damage the bezel. Most commonly, you can push it out from the inside using the pin hole on the back. If a paperclip fits use that. if your case has a narrower hole, use the dull side of a needle.
If it's not budging, try pushing it out while placing the badge directly under hot running water (60C/140F). After several seconds, you should be able to push it out. The hot water will help soften the adhesive used without damaging the bezel.
Don't be afraid to give it an extra push, these don't bend easily from a paperclip.
The original glue seems like a yellow layer of goo, and it's still very sticky after 30 years. I want to avoid using things like super glue or epoxy to allow the badge to be removed again sometime in the future.
I was thinking using a glue gun as it could be removed in the future by applying some alcohol, but the badge will probably fall off on its own after a couple years if I do use a glue gun.
Any suggestions? Thanks!
How to Remove the Badge
Do NOT use any hot air tools (hair dryer, heat gun) as you will damage the bezel. Most commonly, you can push it out from the inside using the pin hole on the back. If a paperclip fits use that. if your case has a narrower hole, use the dull side of a needle.
If it's not budging, try pushing it out while placing the badge directly under hot running water (60C/140F). After several seconds, you should be able to push it out. The hot water will help soften the adhesive used without damaging the bezel.
Don't be afraid to give it an extra push, these don't bend easily from a paperclip.
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