Good points about hidden screws—I swear manufacturers must have a secret competition to see who can hide them best. I've definitely spent way too long prying at something only to realize there was a sneaky screw under a sticker. About waterproofing, that's a great reminder. I once replaced a cracked screen on my tablet and didn't reseal it properly... next thing I knew, a spilled coffee turned into an expensive lesson. Static's another sneaky one—grounding wristbands are cheap insurance, honestly.
Hidden screws are definitely annoying, but honestly, I'd rather deal with those than the glued-together gadgets. Ever tried opening a glued phone case? I ended up cracking mine worse than before... screws at least give you a fighting chance.
"Hidden screws are definitely annoying, but honestly, I'd rather deal with those than the glued-together gadgets."
I get your point, but honestly, hidden screws can be just as frustrating. Last month, I spent nearly an hour trying to pry open a laptop casing because the screws were tucked under rubber feet and stickers—ended up damaging the plastic anyway. At least with glue, applying some heat usually softens it enough to separate parts cleanly. Screws hidden behind decorative bits feel intentionally deceptive and wasteful, especially when replacements aren't cheap...
I hear you, but glue isn't always that straightforward. I once heated up a tablet screen to loosen the glue, and ended up warping the LCD underneath... Hidden screws suck, but glue can be risky too if you're not careful.
Yeah, glue can be a sneaky beast sometimes. I've had my fair share of battles with adhesives, and honestly, heat guns are a double-edged sword. The trick is patience—lots of it. You gotta warm it up slowly, evenly, and keep the heat moving constantly. Hovering in one spot too long is asking for trouble (like your warped LCD... ouch).
Also, a little tip: try using a thin plastic card or guitar pick to gently pry as you heat. Metal tools can scratch or crack screens way too easily. Learned that the hard way myself when I cracked a phone screen trying to rush things. Hidden screws are annoying, but at least they're predictable. Glue, though... it's like gadget-makers want us to play a guessing game every time we open something up.
