[ltp] [slightly-OT] nail polish

[Richard Neill]

Daniel wrote:
> On Tue, Jan 27, 2009 at 04:20:08PM +0100, Martin Schuster (IFKL IT OS DSM CD) wrote:
>> hinge, reassemble. Maybe put a drop of nail polish on each screw to prevent
>> it from loosening too soon again.
> 
> Nail polish, you say? Interesting. Would that be an adequate subsitute
> for ordering nylon coated replacement screws from IBM (which is what the
> manual suggests)?

Probably fine. But be sure that the nail polish is completely dry before 
you assemble the parts. Nail polish contains a solvent, which the 
thinkpad's plastic may not like.

Another alternative is to buy a small bottle of threadlock (or even a 
drop of superglue). But be careful: these come in different strengths, 
and you don't want to make the joint too strong!

Richard