https://www.701c.org/projects daily 1.0 2025-03-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63169d07d9ceca6ac7df98c8/5390d4fc-5998-47c0-ad6f-f595c7648db8/image-asset.jpeg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63169d07d9ceca6ac7df98c8/6e984ce2-0b19-4f2f-a758-777734c59de8/osi_black_and_white_light_backgrounds_logo_0.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63169d07d9ceca6ac7df98c8/dfbb5e7f-f711-4898-be49-107d0a662d68/Untitled+4.png https://www.701c.org/projects/3d-printable-case monthly 0.5 2024-05-28 https://www.701c.org/projects/battery monthly 0.5 2025-03-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63169d07d9ceca6ac7df98c8/1663534710725-1K9NOR3PDT5NBN2TOURL/IMG_0548.jpg Projects - The New Battery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63169d07d9ceca6ac7df98c8/1663534722064-RS6ORVLSL6G84J87DPCJ/IMG_0550.jpg Projects - The New Battery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63169d07d9ceca6ac7df98c8/1663534427375-27XNPEOY6VO17TEZ7VM4/IMG_0547.jpg Projects - The New Battery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63169d07d9ceca6ac7df98c8/1663534399561-XTMB8G82VLRL3OYVYH5Q/IMG_0568.jpg Projects - The New Battery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63169d07d9ceca6ac7df98c8/f890a600-b5f9-4f0c-854f-5e3ebdabcad4/battery_diag.png Projects - The New Battery - Make it stand out 9 x 1.2V AAA-size cell arranged in series (3x3) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63169d07d9ceca6ac7df98c8/1666898537904-J30CUAFKOFECFRLROPIX/IMG_0913.jpg Projects - The New Battery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63169d07d9ceca6ac7df98c8/1666898538397-WADHMUFV29JPN1YRWTDP/IMG_0914.jpg Projects - The New Battery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63169d07d9ceca6ac7df98c8/1666898544907-VHSUHAOK9MA9R6SRV5V6/IMG_0915.jpg Projects - The New Battery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63169d07d9ceca6ac7df98c8/1663532543740-M8KPF8NJP8K1C68FREHG/IMG_0546.jpg Projects - The New Battery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63169d07d9ceca6ac7df98c8/1663532656869-83GTBK9Y110406KSUKRB/IMG_0541.jpg Projects - The New Battery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63169d07d9ceca6ac7df98c8/1663532520994-4D9S4JSQUPJ1Z0CSO635/IMG_0544.jpg Projects - The New Battery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63169d07d9ceca6ac7df98c8/1663532538752-N53T7RW2YQEUDEA5GSZ0/IMG_0543.jpg Projects - The New Battery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63169d07d9ceca6ac7df98c8/1663532783446-N2OYJH3GEOJPYU68YXFH/IMG_0523.jpg Projects - The New Battery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63169d07d9ceca6ac7df98c8/1663532791675-AS1GIQP3OJXBFJBI6FBI/IMG_0524.jpg Projects - The New Battery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63169d07d9ceca6ac7df98c8/1663534212162-UUQ1PO9XTADH7PVMPWOP/IMG_0538.JPG Projects - The New Battery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63169d07d9ceca6ac7df98c8/1663534220243-YDHA8BHXOAETXC5VHO8U/IMG_0540.jpg Projects - The New Battery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63169d07d9ceca6ac7df98c8/1668209463117-HWMV5WQDFE81S8FP35IE/IMG_0992.jpg Projects - The New Battery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63169d07d9ceca6ac7df98c8/1668209463197-MN81X0B3O9TOUFPGH5E0/IMG_0986.jpg Projects - The New Battery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63169d07d9ceca6ac7df98c8/1668209493238-HEFRTBLLBORXDNTPGKAE/IMG_0985.jpg Projects - The New Battery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63169d07d9ceca6ac7df98c8/1666897887615-0LZWB0EWCN4UT52XEWAV/IMG_0910.jpg Projects - The New Battery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63169d07d9ceca6ac7df98c8/1666897907604-4YAOTSOWRWFYKB5QRYUW/IMG_0904.JPG Projects - The New Battery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63169d07d9ceca6ac7df98c8/1663534003481-RVI3CJ05RB8PZQ4OGZ5W/IMG_0531.jpg Projects - The New Battery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63169d07d9ceca6ac7df98c8/1663534305593-X6GY8PF77CB2MZ7AD6L1/IMG_0560.jpg Projects - The New Battery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63169d07d9ceca6ac7df98c8/1663534310604-LSK280J4D3A61G9EGQSP/IMG_0561.jpg Projects - The New Battery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63169d07d9ceca6ac7df98c8/1663534320008-A9ZRDYKL33W7XF8KXYRB/IMG_0563.jpg Projects - The New Battery https://www.701c.org/projects/teardown-guide monthly 0.5 2023-10-11 https://www.701c.org/projects/fixes monthly 0.5 2022-12-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63169d07d9ceca6ac7df98c8/1665897208656-8PWHF08RXD79VXM8WCK1/IMG_0843.jpg Projects - Critical Fixes - Step 4. Cleanup. When you’re done the terminals should be free of the blue corrosive material and you should hopefully have not encountered any damage. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63169d07d9ceca6ac7df98c8/1665897065348-L1QF01Z479ARW0MBONIQ/IMG_0836.jpg Projects - Critical Fixes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63169d07d9ceca6ac7df98c8/1665897151066-QD7W28KK5FPKTI7ILKB7/IMG_0841.jpg Projects - Critical Fixes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63169d07d9ceca6ac7df98c8/1665897208656-8PWHF08RXD79VXM8WCK1/IMG_0843.jpg Projects - Critical Fixes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63169d07d9ceca6ac7df98c8/fc6079ee-10ce-45da-a937-ceafc0b33084/IMG_1332.jpg Projects - Critical Fixes - Step 3. Clip the first lead. Using a pair of flush-cutters clip the lead that connects the top of the battery to the board. It will be the lead on the right. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63169d07d9ceca6ac7df98c8/1665897410959-H4FKGQTR7EIFKBNIABXQ/IMG_0838.jpg Projects - Critical Fixes - Step 2. Remove the Kapton tape securing the battery. As some components underneath may be damaged, be sure to do this carefully. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63169d07d9ceca6ac7df98c8/7610415d-3659-4fdb-8719-fc6d8f547b65/IMG_1356.jpg Projects - Critical Fixes - Step 7: Align the new battery. Align the new battery on top of the leads making sure you have the proper justification. If you are using a different model of battery, remember to check the polarity! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63169d07d9ceca6ac7df98c8/38f63c50-6255-4400-8e7a-974f53cb93bf/IMG_1329.jpg Projects - Critical Fixes - Step 2. Remove the large chunks from the copper terminals. Spray the area with IPA (90%+) and using one side of a pair of needle-nosed tweezers, gently scrap away the large pices of buildup. You will want to do this carefully and take your time, you may find that the corrosion has eaten through the plastics or copper on the terminals. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63169d07d9ceca6ac7df98c8/bba312b6-337d-4bd8-9271-6c9d03dd2d1a/IMG_1331.jpg Projects - Critical Fixes - Step 2. Locate the battery on the bottom of the CPU board near the HDD connector and the RAM expansion slot. It may already have some corrosion, so do a quick cleanup with some IPA before continuing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63169d07d9ceca6ac7df98c8/8d478ef2-d35d-41f4-9e7a-a5b021a33e87/IMG_1330.jpg Projects - Critical Fixes - Step 5. Check continuity. Before calling it good, you’ll want to check the continuity to make sure there hasn’t been any issues inside the connector itself. You can do this by turning the board over and testing the continuity between the 4 copper terminals and their respective through-hold solder joints on the underside of the board. This will help you diagnose other issues in the future. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63169d07d9ceca6ac7df98c8/1664071097017-0KSZJU9YQRK7EDU78DQF/teardown_hero+2.jpg Projects - Critical Fixes - Step 1. Complete the disassembly using my disassembly guide on iFixit. Removing without disassembly could cause damage to the board. As this battery is prone to leakage you may inadvertantly pull up or damage the components the tape is stuck to, or be unable to disconnect the battery connector if your try to do so via the hole in the bottom of the case. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63169d07d9ceca6ac7df98c8/1665897151066-QD7W28KK5FPKTI7ILKB7/IMG_0841.jpg Projects - Critical Fixes - Step 3. Flip the board and continue. Turn the board over and continue on the underside. Make sure to get inside the loops of the copper terminals as well. Every so often, you’ll want to apply more IPA and brush off the loose buildup with an antistatic brush. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63169d07d9ceca6ac7df98c8/1664071097017-0KSZJU9YQRK7EDU78DQF/teardown_hero+2.jpg Projects - Critical Fixes - Step 1. Complete the disassembly using my disassembly guide on iFixit - if you haven’t done so already. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63169d07d9ceca6ac7df98c8/1671573962094-52VDAKY4YNZXFV96TKTY/IMG_1323.jpg Projects - Critical Fixes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63169d07d9ceca6ac7df98c8/1671573970719-TGJKVSIXNJVULAQLABJA/IMG_1325.jpg Projects - Critical Fixes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63169d07d9ceca6ac7df98c8/1671573980256-0072JB13DHOUO0CTYUQH/IMG_1327.jpg Projects - Critical Fixes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63169d07d9ceca6ac7df98c8/1671573980256-0072JB13DHOUO0CTYUQH/IMG_1327.jpg Projects - Critical Fixes - Step 3. Use a pair of needle-nose tweezers to disconnect the battery. The best case scenario, the battery connector will come away freely. If there has been corrosion, spray IPA on the board near the connector and carefully try to wiggle the tweezers back and forth to coax it loose. In the case on the left, the connector came away from the wires. The corrosion was so severe the connector was welded together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63169d07d9ceca6ac7df98c8/ea30ee49-0450-42df-b2f1-7a363837d5f8/IMG_1348.jpg Projects - Critical Fixes - Step 6: Desolder the first leg. Use your tweezers to grab hold of the first leg that was clipped. Using your soldering iron, touch the pad and remove the leg from the board. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63169d07d9ceca6ac7df98c8/1671577291579-VJVFBPKSBN4YE86ZSDMG/IMG_1331.jpg Projects - Critical Fixes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63169d07d9ceca6ac7df98c8/1671577304457-R1RE0HMVMNGXJ1ZUZT7R/IMG_1332.jpg Projects - Critical Fixes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63169d07d9ceca6ac7df98c8/1671577335463-LIPT61GLDB4Z5LRSRWBR/IMG_1339.jpg Projects - Critical Fixes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63169d07d9ceca6ac7df98c8/3f34a462-0e1c-4cc6-ab68-3c9c5137398b/IMG_1413.jpg Projects - Critical Fixes - Step 8: Check your work. Using a multimeter, always check for shorts and that the battery voltage is within the normal range. For a brand-new battery, this is generally between 2.5 and 3 volts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63169d07d9ceca6ac7df98c8/1664071097017-0KSZJU9YQRK7EDU78DQF/teardown_hero+2.jpg Projects - Critical Fixes - Step 1. Complete the disassembly using my disassembly guide on iFixit - if you haven’t done so already. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63169d07d9ceca6ac7df98c8/eda81077-ad05-4f8c-8361-143d1be627c6/IMG_1339.jpg Projects - Critical Fixes - Step 5: Desolder the battery. Using a pair of tweezers, hold onto the battery while touching a soldering iron to the lead still connected. It should come away freely. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63169d07d9ceca6ac7df98c8/3f6b0afe-8ee9-49f4-ad85-e9081330e9f8/IMG_1380.jpg Projects - Critical Fixes - Step 7: Solder in the new battery. Gently press down on the battery to make sure it stays in position. Using your soldering iron, press down on each of the legs until the solder flows underneath. The goal is to have the solder flow around the leg so that the leg makes contact with the pad underneath. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63169d07d9ceca6ac7df98c8/9227d662-65ef-4e42-818b-3eb4eef0b699/IMG_1334.jpg Projects - Critical Fixes - Step 4: Apply Flux. Bend the battery up and away being careful not to put too much strain on the second lead still connected. Apply a good amount of flux to the connections. https://www.701c.org/projects/cables-amp-connectors monthly 0.5 2024-01-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63169d07d9ceca6ac7df98c8/3e01d739-bab5-422f-9545-c59b675d213c/IMG_4630.jpg Projects - Cables & Connectors - The IBM FRU & Part Number is: 04H6148 In case anyone would like to make a replacement or adapter, I’ve written out the pinout for the adapter below… https://www.701c.org/projects/parts monthly 0.5 2023-02-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63169d07d9ceca6ac7df98c8/d0f4479d-ab7b-4b7e-94d0-d620742c7d7d/Screenshot+2023-02-10+at+8.54.58+PM.png Projects - New Case Parts - Print at angles Print both parts at the appropriate angle to maintain dimensional accuracy and a flat surface. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63169d07d9ceca6ac7df98c8/bbde2593-c574-4c61-9ac8-416e0ef1a391/Screenshot+2023-02-10+at+8.50.26+PM.png Projects - New Case Parts - Sleep Battery Cover This part has been re-designed to be far more robust than the original. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63169d07d9ceca6ac7df98c8/1f528004-3250-4cbd-9b07-835d84088f7b/Screenshot+2023-02-10+at+8.57.34+PM.png Projects - New Case Parts - Print at angles Print both the body and the pop-out at an angle to maintain detail and dimensional accuracy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63169d07d9ceca6ac7df98c8/d1b2417b-0ffe-4d94-924b-94388afecad0/Screenshot+2023-01-18+at+8.40.28+AM.png Projects - New Case Parts - RAM Door Cover This part may need some modification. In the 2 years of production the length of this part has changed by 1 or 2mm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63169d07d9ceca6ac7df98c8/42dc9ec9-4ba2-4a43-8615-b935e4ff0273/Screenshot+2023-01-18+at+8.41.24+AM.png Projects - New Case Parts - Floppy Disk (FDD) Port Cover This often rips off or is discarded. Due to a design flaw, its virtually impossible to turn on the computer with the FDD plugged in and this cover open. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63169d07d9ceca6ac7df98c8/1f6d7d66-7c4f-4331-8395-2e9859ad17c0/Screenshot+2023-01-18+at+8.39.50+AM.png Projects - New Case Parts - PCMCIA Cover with Popout Often times the inner pop-out has been lost or discarded. This part also commonly breaks on the lower right with frequent use. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63169d07d9ceca6ac7df98c8/8cb80d92-4a2d-4e9f-9e9a-2fd03c1272f8/Screenshot+2023-01-24+at+3.29.52+PM.png Projects - New Case Parts - Custom Supports Notice I’ve removed a raft and the Z offset. I’ve modified some thin supports to make sure the tip of the clip prints without issue. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63169d07d9ceca6ac7df98c8/ddf9e8ad-752c-4d58-8f2a-2bb2cbe556d7/IMG_1873.JPG Projects - New Case Parts - 100% Black Flexible Resin I use F69 from Resione for this part. This will allow the door to be opened and bent at extreme angles to mimic the original. https://www.701c.org/projects/painting-decals monthly 0.5 2025-03-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63169d07d9ceca6ac7df98c8/1663541221537-9BGGMGN9DRK3IWYF086B/IMG_0627.jpg Projects - Painting & Decals https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63169d07d9ceca6ac7df98c8/1663541205252-I7DWXHHZL9MYKT8QSNJY/IMG_0628.jpg Projects - Painting & Decals https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63169d07d9ceca6ac7df98c8/1663541204822-65QNWN9ZJS2CG1SEZHWA/IMG_0629.jpg Projects - Painting & Decals https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63169d07d9ceca6ac7df98c8/ed38cc65-5bb7-43eb-b8ee-56802ecc56f5/IMG_0654.jpg Projects - Painting & Decals - Removing mistakes If you make a mistake and need to remove an icon, using a higher-strength masking tape will pull the transfers right off without damaging the paint or leave residue that may prevent another application. Warning: this is not reversible. Once a trasnfer has been removed, it can’t be re-applied! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63169d07d9ceca6ac7df98c8/ff9413d6-dc11-4ffc-b05a-197f7d7cf449/IMG_1796+2.jpg Projects - Painting & Decals - An example of an Orange Peel texture. This can happen for a variety of reasons. Some of the most common are that your mixture doesn’t contain enough thinner, spraying at too great of an angle, or just using too much paint per pass. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63169d07d9ceca6ac7df98c8/a7a2d8c3-8a49-48ed-a3c2-d41d0e506016/IMG_0577.jpg Projects - Painting & Decals - Rust-Oleum 2X Ultra Cover Flat Black (1K) Before you start spraying, make sure your paint is ready. For this restore, we’re using a 1K, 2X flat black spray paint from Rust-oleum. The 1K referrers to the fact that it is made up of 1 component (no separate hardener needed). The 2X refers to the coverage - this is a branding thing that’s specific to the Rust-oluem Ultra Cover Paint + Primer line. I’ve gotten great results for the base coat with this before. It adheres great to the plastics, covers well and importantly, the dry transfer icons needed in the next step adhere well to the cured surface. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63169d07d9ceca6ac7df98c8/ed5ac5ef-09d4-49ef-a5ca-45c945d87aed/IMG_0647.jpg Projects - Painting & Decals - Once aligned, secure the transfer Once you have secured the icons down to the case, ensuring that it is as secure as possible, gently press down on the masking tappe and create a tight seal around the edges. You don’t want the trasnfer shifting around while you’re burnishing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63169d07d9ceca6ac7df98c8/73137b89-60cd-41e2-b8a4-aa901dced674/IMG_0648.jpg Projects - Painting & Decals - Lightly burnish After this, use a spudger or wooden burnisher and lightly rub the surface of the icons. The amount of pressure you should use is if you are lightly shading an area with a pencil. It does not take a lot at all. Applying too much pressure will warp or distort the icons. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63169d07d9ceca6ac7df98c8/1663543177135-BL61SADAYKLTGTC0IT28/IMG_0578.jpg Projects - Painting & Decals https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63169d07d9ceca6ac7df98c8/1673901002408-SLSFD4KC6BOYYYIV9BYG/IMG_1784.jpg Projects - Painting & Decals https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63169d07d9ceca6ac7df98c8/1673900939005-B534PFYFBJGMT2H18JII/IMG_1788.jpg Projects - Painting & Decals https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63169d07d9ceca6ac7df98c8/e1b94555-0c55-4d86-8a66-48415d3708d1/IMG_0513.jpg Projects - Painting & Decals - The right tool for job There are different types of masking tape. A good tape will act as a seal to prevent the paint from getting underneath while protecting the part being masked from damage or leaving behind residue after removing it. The type of tape you pick should is based on the surface of what you’re masking. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63169d07d9ceca6ac7df98c8/5de3ce6f-4338-41bb-9add-88dee445b07d/IMG_0636.jpg Projects - Painting & Decals - Take your time Spray in slow, overlapping, even stokes. You’ll want to start and end each spray off to the side of the parts you’re painting. Wait 3 to 5 mins between each coat. If it’s a hot day, you’ll want to limit the direct exposure to the sun and you’ll be able to wait less time in between coats. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63169d07d9ceca6ac7df98c8/1663540430956-4JUXJDSDWFHCLUAVBM6D/IMG_0501.jpg Projects - Painting & Decals https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63169d07d9ceca6ac7df98c8/1663540426415-PL9QI25EGIZPGUTDYITW/IMG_0502.jpg Projects - Painting & Decals https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63169d07d9ceca6ac7df98c8/1663540408621-DMHOBIXCSC5YSQXS1K7G/IMG_0503.jpg Projects - Painting & Decals https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63169d07d9ceca6ac7df98c8/1663540415763-XSL0JVMBWR0X605MUGIP/IMG_0504.jpg Projects - Painting & Decals https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63169d07d9ceca6ac7df98c8/288881d8-8b35-4ab0-9860-ef48722a9a0c/IMG_0582.jpg Projects - Painting & Decals - Keep it clean Immediately after each coat, I always clean off the nozzle with a q-tip and IPA. Make sure to dry the tip afterwards. Paint buildup in and around the nozzle can cause spurts and spots that can ruin the finish. If this happens, the ONLY thing you can do is wait for the paint to cure completely, sand down the paint spots and start over. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63169d07d9ceca6ac7df98c8/ccb820a4-ab3c-43cf-9f94-c8fa8826199c/IMG_0512.jpg Projects - Painting & Decals - How to know when to go back At this point in the process, If your sandpaper is getting gummed up with thick black paint, it’s an indication that you’re not done with the previous step. Some black paint is normal as that’s what we’re trying to even out, but if your paper is black and gooey, time to go back. You may need to take another pass with some IPA, but if it’s thick, consider reapplying the spray-paint remover. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63169d07d9ceca6ac7df98c8/1663541511065-LCA8HOE6PLOVR1KUF1N9/IMG_0635.jpg Projects - Painting & Decals https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63169d07d9ceca6ac7df98c8/1663541519592-4XIJAY1JKHKKDX48H5LU/IMG_0629.jpg Projects - Painting & Decals https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63169d07d9ceca6ac7df98c8/0602e619-eef2-4df0-9172-d541a3654837/IMG_0598.jpg Projects - Painting & Decals - Work one set (or icon) at a time The best way to do this is to use a cutting mat and ruler as a guide. Use a hobby knife or scalpel to cut out only the icons you need for each application. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63169d07d9ceca6ac7df98c8/1663540296862-QG78NJ4P9UFZ3LDWLKHZ/IMG_0493.jpg Projects - Painting & Decals https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63169d07d9ceca6ac7df98c8/1663540322035-GDON5Y19BS07STA4O200/IMG_0496.jpg Projects - Painting & Decals https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63169d07d9ceca6ac7df98c8/1663540320518-HS67BTIJSXIPEJMNID3I/IMG_0499.jpg Projects - Painting & Decals https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63169d07d9ceca6ac7df98c8/1663540296686-KW8692HOJQ20W629QNPK/IMG_0500.jpg Projects - Painting & Decals https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63169d07d9ceca6ac7df98c8/c7302d45-6b45-4be9-ae8c-c56b88562894/IMG_0645.jpg Projects - Painting & Decals - Use references and guides Use the top edge of the tape to help ensure the correct location and that the icons are level. Use the reference images below for placement. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63169d07d9ceca6ac7df98c8/1663542163938-JQX0YX37JBPPIYKAK8XD/IMG_0596.jpg Projects - Painting & Decals https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63169d07d9ceca6ac7df98c8/1663542163620-QMPYSPJ4IN7N5RAA85PD/IMG_0595.jpg Projects - Painting & Decals https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63169d07d9ceca6ac7df98c8/1663540612716-QADIGGQQR5U230WGK9BG/IMG_0493.jpg Projects - Painting & Decals https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63169d07d9ceca6ac7df98c8/1663540621191-A1B2P5ZE6E9IHBG63ALM/IMG_0497.jpg Projects - Painting & Decals https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63169d07d9ceca6ac7df98c8/d513f01c-bd0b-44d2-bb1a-446018cf0cc5/IMG_0651.jpg Projects - Painting & Decals - Test the application After doing two passes, gently lift one side of the masking tape and see if the decals have adhered. If some of them have not, you should be able to lay the tape back down and gently burnish the parts that have not stuck. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63169d07d9ceca6ac7df98c8/1663540743628-B86U9Q6SGJ8ZX0V547YS/IMG_0507.jpg Projects - Painting & Decals https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63169d07d9ceca6ac7df98c8/1663540739870-4REOYKOUIOPCAKIB4H1L/IMG_0509.jpg Projects - Painting & Decals https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63169d07d9ceca6ac7df98c8/1663540754615-B2YKJ32VFHALFPFVW9NK/IMG_0510.jpg Projects - Painting & Decals https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63169d07d9ceca6ac7df98c8/7f58a02e-9afb-4dc4-92c0-a098c63764a1/IMG_0634.jpg Projects - Painting & Decals - Paper sheets are great for area masking Don’t feel the need to use tape for everything. Once you’ve made sure the holes of the case are sealed well, cover the large areas with paper and tape the edges down. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63169d07d9ceca6ac7df98c8/659e5b0d-7322-454e-a902-af49dc9821a3/IMG_0576.jpg Projects - Painting & Decals - Rust-Oleum Universal Clear Durrable Topcoat - Dead Flat For this option, you can follow the exact same steps as above for the base coat. 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