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Re:Playstation's secret weapon: a nearly all-automated factory by imglorp on Monday July 06, 2020 @12:33PM (#23749581)
Really. A dot of hot glue to hold a cable down must be easier.
Re:Playstation's secret weapon: a nearly all-automated factory by zbrozek on Monday July 06, 2020 @12:41PM (#23749674)
All the manufacturing engineers I've talked to hate doing fluid dispense. Glue is in a class all its own because if you take the line down it tends to cure in the dispenser or nozzle.
Re:Playstation's secret weapon: a nearly all-automated factory by Qworg on Monday July 06, 2020 @01:21PM (#23750152)
Fluids/moltens are a nightmare.
Re:Playstation's secret weapon: a nearly all-automated factory by _bxg1 on Monday July 06, 2020 @12:42PM (#23749688)
The PS4 officially supports replacing the internal hard drive, and that's not even getting into the question of repairs
Re:Playstation's secret weapon: a nearly all-automated factory by Pxtl on Monday July 06, 2020 @02:07PM (#23750812)
If I could have one change to electronics manufacturing, it would be a ban on glue for non-waterproof devices. Most repair-hostile trend in history.
Re:Playstation's secret weapon: a nearly all-automated factory by ornornor on Monday July 06, 2020 @02:41PM (#23751233)
I took apart my PS4 Pro several times since I own it. It’s very easy to do, nothing is glued, and the plastic clips that hold the cover in place don’t break when you unsnap and snap them back.

The only thing is an obnoxious warranty void sticker that delaminates if you don’t lift it carefully but even then I don’t think it’s legal to void the warranty with a sticker (Switzerland, bought from a EU retailer)

Re:Playstation's secret weapon: a nearly all-automated factory by beenBoutIT on Tuesday July 07, 2020 @01:03PM (#23761285)
You can get replacement stickers for around $10 on eBay. Sadly the PS4 line looks a lot better with the stickers on as they hide exposed screws.