Melted Rubber Feet - How to Fix or Replace?
Ellen
feet had melted. Now the keyboard leaves a gummy mess on any place
it's put.
What can I do to remedy the situation?
Thanks.
Ellen
hr(bob) hofmann@att.net
Go to your local hardware stores and see if they have any similar-
sized feet that stick on with double-sided sticky tape thast is
already on the replacement feet. If you can remove the stickies, the
new feet need to be at least as thick to allow some air to circulate
under the keyboard. The new feet should be placed fairly near the
location of the old feet as the keyboard case is probably a little
stronger wher the feet were originally located. I have used the
stick-on feet many times, the only thing is to have the old area
cleaned off so the new feet have a good base to stick on. I would
keep the keyboard placed in it normal position once the new feet are
stuck on so there is continual pressure on the feet for about a
month. Thaat will help to ensure that the feet are REALLY stuck on.
Good Luck!
AZ Nomad
Replace them.
Ellen
Thanks, Bob. If the sides of the feet are also gummy, they will get on
things even with new feet on top. Would silicone caulk stick to the
rubber and encapsulate it? If so, then I can try new feet.
Tony Hwang
Tehy are either stick on or little screw would hold them to the case.
Or it could be snap in type. If you can't find one replacement, replace
all four as a matched set.
Winston
(...)
> Thanks, Bob. If the sides of the feet are also gummy, they will get on
> things even with new feet on top. Would silicone caulk stick to the
> rubber and encapsulate it? If so, then I can try new feet.
Don't bother.
I believe Bob meant that you should completely remove and discard
the existing feet. They are probably attached with adhesive, so
you will want to carefully pry them up with (perhaps) a thin
screwdriver blade.
If the feet attach to the keyboard with a screw, you will want to
remove that fastener first.
Check your local electronics retailer or reliable web supplier for
replacements:
http://www.digikey.com/
Search term: adhesive feet
Consider replacement feet that space the keyboard somewhat higher
off the surface as the originals did.
Best of luck
--Winston
aemeijers
Chuckle. Back in the stone age, when PCs were beige (and expensive), I
made a decent side income buying and selling used ones. (buy 10 for 200,
resell 4 or 5 for 200 each, etc.) Missing/yucky feet were a constant
problem. Most of the online electronic supply houses (mpja.com or
similar) have all sorts of feet available, at a fraction of the price
Rat Shack or the Borg charges. Take the old feet off, and clean the
bottom of the case, then install the new ones. Covering the old feet
will not work.
Other thought- look on YamahaUSA web site. They may have parts
available. Sometimes vendors will even send out trivial parts like this
free, as a goodwill gesture. If you had the problem, other owners did too.
Bizarre side note- I had a pair of basically unworn Sears work boots
where the soles did the same thing- turned to sticky jello after about a
year, sitting in the closet. Would have cost more to get resoled than I
paid for them, so in the trash they went.
--
aem sends...
Ellen
I especially appreciate the explanations of how to remove them as I
never did so before.
On cleaning, what would be the best thing? Being a girl, nail polish
remover comes to mind, but what do guys use?
Ellen
aemeijers
remover, which (if it is the real stuff) is basically acetone. It will
make the case mushy. Use Goof-off, or dollar-a-can hairspray. A pencil
eraser often helps to ball up the adhesive residue and make it easier to
remove. If case is metal, acetone will work, but don't let it set too
long, or it could hurt the paint.
--
aem sends...
AZ Nomad
A little goo won't matter. Remove the old feet and any rubber bits. Leave
the goo alone. Apply new feet.
Phisherman
wrote:
>I lent a yamaha keyboard to a friend without realizing that the rubber
Home depot or Lowes sells rubber tips. Take an old one with you when
you shop as there are different sizes.
nor...@earthlink.net
Replacements might be found at a hardware store. Simplest solution
might be to remove the rubber and replace with a dab of silicone caulk.
I use sil. for pads on lots of things - easy to shape and, if not
even, shave off a little when it cures.
nor...@earthlink.net
If they have a wife or girlfriend, n.p. remover. If not, lacquer
thinner :o)
nor...@earthlink.net
Denatured alcohol probably would work nicely. It would take quite some
effort to damage the plastic, other that dulling the surface.
Wayne Boatwright
Nail polish could ruin the surface of the bottom of the keyhboard case or any
other surface, especially if it's plastic, or if it has a furniture finish.
I would use Goo Gone or lighter fluid.
--
Wayne Boatwright
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bread, and pumpkin pie. ~Jim Davis
nor...@earthlink.net
> On Tue 23 Jun 2009 08:53:39p, Ellen told us...
>
>> Thanks, guys! I'll take them off and get new ones.
>>
>> I especially appreciate the explanations of how to remove them as I
>> never did so before.
>>
>> On cleaning, what would be the best thing? Being a girl, nail polish
>> remover comes to mind, but what do guys use?
>>
>> Ellen
>
> Nail polish could ruin the surface of the bottom of the keyhboard case or any
> other surface, especially if it's plastic, or if it has a furniture finish.
> I would use Goo Gone or lighter fluid.
>
And we care about the bottom of a keyboard where the feet stick on
because..........?
Wayne Boatwright
Maybe you wouldn't, but I would. I don't like to mar finishes, even they
are largely unseen.
Some nail polish remover formulations are known to actually deform plastic,
not just ruin the surface finish.
To each his own...
--
Wayne Boatwright
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Sleep 'til you're hungry, eat 'til you're sleepy. ~Author Unknown
George
but those gummy feet are messing up everything they touch". You might be
surprised and find free replacements in the mail.
Phisherman
wrote:
A can of acetone while smoking is the manly way.
AZ Nomad
Woosey. A hammer and a chisel is the manly way.
Ellen Smyth
keyboard is clean as new.
Ellen
Winston
Yes! Well done.
--Winston <-- Currently doing 'Happy Dance'.