[US] WTB: HP/Agilent E3631A Front Frame assembly (Agilent part # E3631-40015) - Page 1
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author: SMB784
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: August 06, 2018, 07:25:05 pm
content: Howdy everyone, I took a chance and just bought an Agilent E3631A on ebay with a broken front panel. Turns out the unit is in good working order, but the plastic front frame assembly is cracked and cant be bolted down to the case, and also cant hold the buttons against the front panel PCB. Does anyone have an extra front panel laying around that I could purchase? I don't need the PCB, the VFD display or the VDF window, just the plastic front panel with (or without) the binding posts. The Agilent part number is E3631-40015.

author: HighVoltage
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 06, 2018, 10:02:01 pm
content: Unfortunately the front panel is not available from Keysight.I had a similar problem and fixed it.https://www.eevblog.com/forum/repair/brand-new-keysight-e3649a-psu-repair-and-teardown/How bad is yours broken?Pictures?If you have all the parts, it might also be fixable.

author: SMB784
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: August 07, 2018, 07:25:00 pm
content: Quote from: HighVoltage on August 06, 2018, 10:02:01 pmI suppose it's not too badly broken. I have attached the image in this message. The main problem is the plastic pins that hold the PCB against the front panel have broken off, but I suppose that could be fixed by simply putting a piece of thick foam padding between the PCB and the interior metal housing to press the PCB against the back of the front panel when the front panel is closed and screwed onto the chassis. What is the name and model number of that plastic weld substance that you are using? I have tried JB plastic weld but it doesn't seem to work too well.

author: HighVoltage
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 07, 2018, 07:51:38 pm
content: That should be fixable and if you get a nice new front bumper, you will not even see the fix.I am usingAcrifix 117for this kind of plastic and it works wonders.I have even fixed scope frames and many other instruments with it.Good luck and post more pictures of your progress

author: SMB784
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: August 07, 2018, 09:35:05 pm
content: Quote from: HighVoltage on August 07, 2018, 07:51:38 pmDo you happen to know a good supplier for the Acrifix 117 (or even the 116)? I can't seem to find any sellers in the US on either Amazon or EBay.

author: HighVoltage
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 07, 2018, 10:28:40 pm
content: It is only sold to professional plastic shops and not to end users.Probably best to find a shop that works professionally with acrylic.They most likely have it or can get it for sure.It is as liquid as water !

author: Zucca
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: August 08, 2018, 11:09:49 am
content: I heard that also Tamiya Cement do miracles...https://www.eevblog.com/forum/chat/i-found-some-kind-of-a-trick-with-wd40/msg1429511/#msg1429511https://www.tamiya.com/english/products/87038/index.htm]http://https://www.tamiya.com/english/products/87038/index.htm

author: SMB784
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: August 08, 2018, 05:41:18 pm
content: Quote from: HighVoltage on August 07, 2018, 10:28:40 pmI live in a fairly small town in rural Texas, so there aren't alot of plastic shops in my area. I went ahead and ordered a tube of acrifix 116 (the more viscous variety than the 117) from a German seller. Should be here in a week or two. I will make a post when I get it all fixed up and put together.