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Title: USB flash drive case repair - heat shrinking tube and spring Post by: Signal on January 23, 2017, 09:53:56 21:53 Accidentially an usb plug detached from plastic cover at last attempt to pull it from PC. Fortunately the remaining case is easily solderable.
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/s/93by2a203rl0htg/usb_flash_shrink_n_spring_with_predecessor.jpg?dl=0) 1 mm copper wire became an interface between spring and case. An option to drill little holes to attach spring directly lost its chance to be implemented. (https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/s/xpvapfago6ze0ko/usb_flash_shrink_n_spring_construction.JPG?dl=0) Heat shinking tube was the only candidate for cover. (https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/s/mz3vscnv3r4xua0/usb_flash_shrink_n_spring_wrapped.jpg?dl=0) Resulting construction looks naturally on key ring (https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/s/mft0ujrmu0uzxgi/usb_flash_shrink_n_spring_ready_on_table.JPG?dl=0) A spring works as a buffer ... (https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/s/zv0y49m69o1qui2/usb_flash_shrink_n_spring_hanging_keys.JPG?dl=0) ... reducing mechanical stress (https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/s/0tvnif45m6qny9g/usb_flash_shrink_n_spring_stretched.jpg?dl=0) Title: Re: USB flash drive case repair - heat shrinking tube and spring Post by: bigtoy on January 24, 2017, 04:59:54 04:59 Nice recovery. I hope the spring holds up to wear & tear.
Title: Re: USB flash drive case repair - heat shrinking tube and spring Post by: zac on January 24, 2017, 09:53:01 21:53 Adhesive lined heatshrink tubing might be more durable:
https://www.amazon.com/URBEST-117Pcs-Dual-Adhesive-Lined-Shrink/dp/B01A6U6PAM Another possibility is to glue the original enclosure. Silicone or polyurethane sealant/adhesive might work. If the enclosure is silicone, few adhesives will stick. |