pubjoe Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 Hi, I'm sorry if this isn't the place for threads like this, but everytime I do a search on G5 case fixes, the amazing projects in this place always come up top. So I know you guys have a lot of experience with these things. Today I received a G5 case from ebay ...Presumably it's been damaged during transport (I haven't bothered contacting the seller) and the bottom of the case has become completely detached. I've tried unscrewing a rivet from the inside and popping it back in but I just can't do it. What can I do to fix this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxman Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 Hi, I'm sorry if this isn't the place for threads like this, but everytime I do a search on G5 case fixes, the amazing projects in this place always come up top. So I know you guys have a lot of experience with these things. Today I received a G5 case from ebay ...Presumably it's been damaged during transport (I haven't bothered contacting the seller) and the bottom of the case has become completely detached. I've tried unscrewing a rivet from the inside and popping it back in but I just can't do it. What can I do to fix this? Hi pubjoe snap I had the exact same issue my thoughts remove the rivets, use an inverted cone bur in a dremel to remove the fine lip in the hole ( the rivets must be press fitted originally) sandblast the hole and the rivet make sure the rivet will sit flush, block the base of the screw thread as you do not want the adhesive welling up and stopping the screw from seating. Use a strong glue, I used araldite epoxy resin , wait and hope its a pain that the sellers who do NOT have the original box do not pack these cases for transport appropriately these legs/stands, whatever you want to call them, are not supposed to be overloaded which is likely to happen in transit ( read dropped). its the base of the machine where the PSU is that should be well supported , but still cushioned, from a serious jolt not the legs good luck boxman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pubjoe Posted May 19, 2010 Author Share Posted May 19, 2010 Thank you very much. Yes, when packing items, it's best to expect that the package will be thrown, dropped and squashed by the delivery company. I will look into sourcing the tools/materials you suggest. Tbh, if it's going to be a big lot of trouble to get hold of everything, I may just drill through the loose part creating a row of studs holding the base/feet to the case. I know, it's not the nicest solution, but it would definitely be the easiest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterchose Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 when i bought my case it was bent like yours, but i glue it with jb weld, and i let it it dry for 2 days, this is the result Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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