ZX81/TS1000 Rubber Feet

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msansom
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ZX81/TS1000 Rubber Feet

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Two questions:

1.) Does anyone know what will get the adhesive from the rubber feet off the plastic case without harming the case?

2.) Does anyone have a source for replacement feet?
I'd like to say thank you on behalf of the group and ourselves and I hope we've passed the audition.
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http://www.sellmyretro.com/offer/detail ... r-psu-1965

I removed rest of the glue with a screw driver - scratched it off.
I am not a collector - so no problem for me.
Anyway - you won't see any scratches when the foot is replaced. ;)
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msansom wrote: Wed Mar 08, 2017 3:48 pm1.) Does anyone know what will get the adhesive from the rubber feet off the plastic case without harming the case?
After pulling off and scraping the old foot off, try IPA solvent cleaner.
msansom wrote: Wed Mar 08, 2017 3:48 pm2.) Does anyone have a source for replacement feet?
See post above.

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Re: ZX81/TS1000 Rubber Feet

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In a pinch, WD40 works too.
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Thanks guys.
I'd like to say thank you on behalf of the group and ourselves and I hope we've passed the audition.
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Does anyone know of a seller of rubber feet in the EU, or know of a brand \ specification of these feet so I can source locally?
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I use “Solid Neoprene Adhesive Backed Rubber Gasket Sheet”.

Just buy the thickness you want and cut to size.

I get it slightly thicker than the standard feet as I fit a Wespi switch underneath (coming out between the cooling grill slats) the zeddy when refurbing.
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Re: ZX81/TS1000 Rubber Feet

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Lardo Boffin wrote: Mon Nov 11, 2024 3:08 pm I use “Solid Neoprene Adhesive Backed Rubber Gasket Sheet”.
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