How to remove superglue?
I accidentally got a drop of superglue on the bottom edge of my trackpad. Can anyone please comment how to remove it?
Thank you so much
Nate
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@zmentz we remove Cyanoacrylate-based glue by using some mineral oil as well as lemon juice. Use a cotton swab to apply it. Let those soak for a bit to give them a chance to loosen the bond.
Careful with liquids so that those do not run into your trackpad. You can cover any opening slot with some tape etc. Place it so that it is horizontal to avoid run-off. Let those soak for a bit to give them a chance to loosen the bond.
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Use Acetone on the super glue if you can get some. i know that works and will break down the glue
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Thank you, but will that damage the mac?
so since Acetone does dissolve plastic it could remove some paint so you would have to be very careful when doing it
Thank you, if I use acetone will it water damage the laptop?
Also, would nail polish remover work?
Nate, you'll want to remove the battery from the computer and if you can remove the trackpad. The acetone/ nailpolish remover could possibly ruin the trackpad from underneath and if you don't remove the battery it will for sure get inside and ruin more than you are trying to fix.
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Is it stopping the trackpad from working?
by DanJ
No, its not, its still working. Its hard to press there now. It takes more pressure for it to respond in that area.
by Nate