LCD Panel Adhesive strips

[synaesthesia]

Hi all,

 

Getting a few screen repairs on Lenovo laptops where the screen is attached to the back via rubberised adhesive strips - you pull out a tab at the bottom to release the adhesive.

Now, I have literally paid less for FHD LCD panels than the cost of those strips (usually 20-25 quid!) and refuse on principal to pay that for the sake of adhesive.

Naturally I could use some standard 3m rubberised double sided adhesive, but ideally need to keep it removable again in case of further repairs.

Anyone have any ideas? Nearest I can find are picture hanging adhesive strips!

[3s-gtech]

I've found 3M VHB to be removable afterwards - it bonds well but it really survives temperature and humidity changes yet doesn't disintegrate when peeled off.

[Oaktech]

The GeoBooks we have that are double sided tape secured I've been using command strips to replace them.

[synaesthesia]

I did look at that, however couldn't see if it would likely be non-destructive, particularly where plastics and LCD panels are concerned. Might just order some and see how it goes, I expect to get a few more of these! (did one but managed, somehow to keep the original stuff intact!)

[Koldov]

I made the mistake (I'd like to say it was in the early years of my career - but it wasn't so long ago) of trying to remove a screen that had adhesive tape along the bottom inside edge of the screen bezel...

 

The screen was only flickering slightly so I though I would just reseat all the wires and test...

 

Anyway, it wasn't fancy rubberised tape with tab removal, just seemed to be full on double sided tape and after trying to remove the bezel from the screen with a flat blade... we needed a new screen...

[Oaktech]

I made the mistake (I'd like to say it was in the early years of my career - but it wasn't so long ago) of trying to remove a screen that had adhesive tape along the bottom inside edge of the screen bezel...

 

The screen was only flickering slightly so I though I would just reseat all the wires and test...

 

Anyway, it wasn't fancy rubberised tape with tab removal, just seemed to be full on double sided tape and after trying to remove the bezel from the screen with a flat blade... we needed a new screen...

 

Been there, done that...

 

I've also cocked it up so spectacularly I've had to get a new screen bezel!