Adhesive to stick down my DAC to my computer case safely?

[nicolas2465]

As title says.  I just got new headphones and a DAC, problem is the DAC is light in weight and the headphones have a fairly short cable and I pretty much have to keep the DAC in my lap lol otherwise it gets dragged down to the floor.

 

Is there a safe adhesive i can use on my computer case that can later be safely removed?  It's an NZXT h500 if it matters.

[Himommies]

Try painting tape,its literally designed to be removed

[nicolas2465]

2 minutes ago, Himommies said:

Try painting tape,its literally designed to be removed

I don't think it'll be strong enough

[Fasauceome]

Any general use adhesive will come off easy with heat, some decently strong double sided tape and a hair dryer later is a good option

[dDave64]

Done this before. 

 

U-Line Hook and loop tape. The stuff is crazy strong adhesive and seems to hold up well to heat and not fall off if you use a lot of it. This is Velcro so make sure to buy opposing pieces as the single units/rolls they sell don’t come with both sides of the Velcro.

[aezakmi]

adhesive mounting pads, I used them to secure phone filters and splitters to the wall but it should work for you too.

[dalekphalm]

34 minutes ago, nicolas2465 said:

As title says.  I just got new headphones and a DAC, problem is the DAC is light in weight and the headphones have a fairly short cable and I pretty much have to keep the DAC in my lap lol otherwise it gets dragged down to the floor.

 

Is there a safe adhesive i can use on my computer case that can later be safely removed?  It's an NZXT h500 if it matters.

Just use pretty standard 3M double sided tape. I suggest using the rubber "looking" type, because it'll leave less residue when removing.

[SimplyChunk]

If you can't get hook and loop like @dDave64 has suggested i use foam double sided tape.  Can't remember where i got the roll from

 

 

But i've used it for all sorts of shiz over the years (all with the same roll too) It does leave a residue after removal but this can be removed with rubbing alcohol or a hair dryer (like @fasauceome said) after you've finished with it.  One diagonal strip for a removable option or two full length strips for a more permanent solution

 

 

[nicolas2465]

30 minutes ago, dDave64 said:

Done this before. 

 

U-Line Hook and loop tape. The stuff is crazy strong adhesive and seems to hold up well to heat and not fall off if you use a lot of it. This is Velcro so make sure to buy opposing pieces as the single units/rolls they sell don’t come with both sides of the Velcro.

https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07G4WVB58/ref=emc_b_5_t

 

what about this?

[TrigrH]

3M VHB 

[dDave64]

3 minutes ago, nicolas2465 said:

https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07G4WVB58/ref=emc_b_5_t

 

what about this?

 

It says industrial strength so that’s good.

 

I haven’t personally used that exact product so I can’t tell you if it’s good or bad. I use the U Line stuff at work all the time and am always super happy with it.

 

I hang fairly heavy electronics that produce some heat all the time with it and haven’t had an issue yet. Stuff stays up for years with no problems.

 

That stuff certainly looks promising though.

 

The plus side to hook and loop tape is that you can remove the device to tinker with it and then put it back.

[TrigrH]

https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B007Y7E0CQ/

[Lady Fitzgerald]

3M Command strips. These are replacement adhesive for 3M Command hooks, etc. They are strong but easily removed when needed.

[kasugatei]

IMHO velcro tape is the best. You tape one strip to the case and another to the DAC. Also good thing about velcro is that it can fill the gap between chassis of the DAC and the case if your DAC has feet. Another plus of velcro is that you can easily move your DAC from your desktop PC to eg. your laptop without removing the adhesive.

 

Countless touring guitar players use this technique to fix their effect pedals to the pedalboard. Those pedalboards are being tossed all over the place and nothing moves inside.

[spwath]

Command strips, or Velcro command strips

[rice guru]

I use velcro for my small fiio e10k

[KaminKevCrew]

20 hours ago, Himommies said:

Try painting tape,its literally designed to be removed

That's only sort of true. Painter's tape is designed to be removed within a relatively short time frame. If you wait too long the adhesive will degrade and leave residue, fail to peel off properly or take some paint with it.

 

imo, the best way to do this sort of thing would be with dual-loc 3m pads. It's super tough, and allows for easy removal if needed - just like velcro, but it won't allow the DAC to move side to side like velcro will. Dual loc is much more secure. Granted, it's pretty expensive stuff, but it's about the best stuff there is for this sort of thing.

 

Just don't get the knock off versions - those are a pain in the butt to peel off (if not absolutely impossible without a chemical solvent) whereas the 3m stuff will just peel right off in my experience.

[Derkoli]

22 hours ago, nicolas2465 said:

As title says.  I just got new headphones and a DAC, problem is the DAC is light in weight and the headphones have a fairly short cable and I pretty much have to keep the DAC in my lap lol otherwise it gets dragged down to the floor.

 

Is there a safe adhesive i can use on my computer case that can later be safely removed?  It's an NZXT h500 if it matters.

The same stuff gopro uses on their mounts comes off pretty well in my experience. some kind of 3M tape.

[SansVarnic]

I use 3m strips, easy to remove.