Aptiva Stealth - Part 3: Disassembly

[@druonysus]

can't wait for the next one!

[@trashtronics1700]

I don't know if you seen it before but with the clips to replace them you can try using what's called epoxy sculpt it normally dries really hard so it should act like a plastic and you could use a piece of paper clips to reinforce it like a skeleton

[@retropcdurham]

Thanks, I've watched bunch of retro YTers do the super glue and baking soda as well. I'm thinking about trying that, but reinforcing with some paperclips as a skeleton for them is a great idea!

[@Snickerrick]

well thats a pretty cool project!

[@retropcdurham]

It's going slow as I have time to tackle it but I'll get there.

[@Snickerrick]

@@retropcdurham It will be a sweet PC when its finished! Shame about those plastic clips, I dont have any suggestions for what to do about that, but Im sure you will come up with something.

[@retropcdurham]

@@Snickerrick I've seen videos where retro pros use a combination of crazy glue and baking soda to make new clips and stands, considering giving that a try

[@Snickerrick]

@@retropcdurham I hope it works!

[@jefferybarnett1849]

I might use some hand cut and formed sheet metal tabs glued to the plastic with JB Weld epoxy. I'm making similar repairs to an old HP Pavilion Notebook PC. I'm having some trouble removing the original HDD. The screws are unusual. My Aptiva Stealth is a bit different than yours. I'm watching your progress.

[@retropcdurham]

Thanks!

[@Snickerrick]

How ya been bro? Havent seen you post in a while

[@jefferybarnett1849]

Can you tell me why IBM used a 5.25" and a 3.5" IDE HDDs in the Stealth? Was there some specific reason?

[@retropcdurham]

They had a deal with Quantum IIRC so those bigfoot drives got used in a lot of Aptivas. PC300 series desktops of the same era still used IBM Deskstar drives which had a higher cost.