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Abraxus
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« on: October 13, 2012, 01:04:33 AM »
I have two sabers where the adhesive on the sound board has begun to weaken, and separates itself from the battery pack when changing batteries.  A little scary, but no harm done.  I just stuck them both back on. 

However, I am concerned about the next time we duel with the boards hanging on by a thread like this.  They could come loose, bang against the sides of the hilt, and break, or short out.

Any suggestions on securing the board better than it is now?
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« Reply #1 on: October 13, 2012, 01:41:52 AM »
Quote from: Abraxus on October 13, 2012, 01:04:33 AM
I have two sabers where the adhesive on the sound board has begun to weaken, and separates itself from the battery pack when changing batteries.  A little scary, but no harm done.  I just stuck them both back on. 

However, I am concerned about the next time we duel with the boards hanging on by a thread like this.  They could come loose, bang against the sides of the hilt, and break, or short out.

Any suggestions on securing the board better than it is now?


I would probably suggest getting a higher quality double sided tape or adhesive pad of some sort.
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« Reply #2 on: October 13, 2012, 05:12:16 AM »
I wonder if deep has a solution.
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« Reply #3 on: October 13, 2012, 07:04:01 AM »
I would email US and ask if they have a fix for it.
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« Reply #4 on: October 16, 2012, 09:04:46 PM »
It's just 3M adhesive foam tape, the very thin style.  Remove the old strip and put a new one on.
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« Reply #5 on: October 16, 2012, 11:22:54 PM »
The tape can be found at any auto parts place.  I have used it before and super quick to apply. 
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« Reply #6 on: October 17, 2012, 01:16:54 AM »
Thanks all!  I will follow your suggestions. 

I do wish it were not necessary to have to remove all those delicate electronics every time I need to charge the batteries.  With the force required to get them out of the pack, I am always afraid I am going to break something.  If I were more skilled in electronics, I would install a charging port, and never open the battery chamber again, unless it was to change the pommel.  I think my saber would last much longer if I did. 

That is not a criticism of the great job that US does in putting these things together.  Quite the contrary!  These things are fantastic!  However, I think the real "wear-and-tear" on the electronics occurs at battery charging time, and I would not mind skipping the whole procedure until they stopped holding a change, and needed replacement.  It is a "wish" that I already added to the appropriate thread.  :-)
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« Reply #7 on: October 17, 2012, 01:18:35 AM »
One reason the sound board is covered in epoxy is to prevent damage.  I think you are in good shape when it comes to changing the batteries. 
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