Help! My stylus is falling out!

[riversen]

Does anyone have an idea for keeping your stylus from falling out? I have a T665 and use it all of the time. I wanted to do something that would help me keep the stylus in a bit better.

[DanT]

I sandwich o-ring out of cigaret lighter between the stylus reset pin and shaft as shown in this site (http://www.clieuk.co.uk/cliestylus.htm)

[BillsClie]

I put a drop of superglue on the side of the stylus - and, of course let it thoroughly dry - then when you put it back in, it is tight again.
And when all else fails, they're not that expensive (a new one isn't so worn down it'll fall out).

[karpsy]

Another idea...put clear nailpolish on the white plastic sections of the stylus. A few coats will last a few months and then you need to do it again. Takes about 5 minutes each time.

[riversen]

The nail polish that I used rubbed off all together within a few minutes after letting it dry. Is the some "good" nail polish that will stick to the plastic head of the stylus?

[dwig]

My T415 stopped holding the stylus firmly after the first minor drop (second drop tightened the stylus and jammed the MS card in permanently). I chose to wind about 2-3 layers of Scotch tape around the top of the metal part of the stylus. This tightened the fit nicely.

[karpsy]

Re: the nailpolish strategy...I use a few coats (maybe 4 or 5) and let each dry a few minutes (it's good mindless task while watching TV) before putting on the next. I also check the fit between coats and stop when the stylus fits snuggly. I don't think the brand of polish makes too much of a difference. Hope this helps.

[riversen]

karpsy, I do think the nail polish will not work for me. It rubs off too quickly, even after being let dry for some time. Thanks, though.

[Dropzone]

Ok, I try some of the above methods, and I think this method works best for me last time. (Switched to a NX80 :))

Would like to give credit to Ricleo for this awesome tip b4 I sold my PDA (the buyer was particular about this tightness)

Do a slight bend on the stylus (not to the point where its visible)... and it should be tighter, do it until u feel just nice. Good luck :)

[riversen]

Now that sounds better. The tape is working for now, but I fear that it will start to peal more noticably. It is already doing this now. I will consider this bending thing.

[Dropzone]

the bending thing is still the best. u cannot see signs of any bends, and no extra visible tapes or rings whatever are used. I smoked my buyer with my good maintainence of my PDA stylus coz it was tight not to drop out. :)

[Unregistered]

Thanks karpsy and riversen and maybe others on this forum.

I used Sally Hansen Ultimate Shield Fortifying Base & Top Coat to paint the indention on the bottom piece (the piece with the tip) of my stylus. I had to keep turning it around for a couple minutes so it would get the entire indention and not drip. Then I put it down to dry in a way that the area was not touching anything. I waited about an hour for it to dry.

It works great!

[florencye]

I had posted the above. Sorry.

[meme4]

Me I have my leather case.keeps the stylus in place,and I can store my two MS's in it,griffitti card and ID or credit cards.

[javabird]

I found that Scotch tape doesn't work well. I cut a thin strip of clear packaing tape, instead.

[UX Master]

i think you all should be happy with what it or you came with get little guys remember size is not everything

but i dont have the problem so i wouldnt know what you all have gone through

[Unregistered]

WRAP A 1 INCHPIECE OF SCOTCH TAPE AROUND THE STYLUS.

[buggydad]

FYI:

the stylus is meant to be held in place by a small tab that "clicks" into the groove near the tip of the stylus (sorry if the graphics don't come out right):
______________ __________
\/ \
stylus \
/
______________/\__________/

______________/\
_______________/ <= tab inside case

I assume this tab fatigues and that's why they don't stay in place. Don't know if that will help generate any other fixes.

*My* fix was to let my son drop mine on the cermaic tile floor from about 2-1/2 ft. It landed on the top right corner and bent the plastic, so my stylus stayed in!

I wouldn't recommend this, though. That used up one of the two drops that came w/ my T615! (it didn't like the second one...)

[buggydad]

Better?

______________ __________
----------------------\/ ---------------\
--------stylus -------------------------\
-----------------------------------------/
______________/\__________/

______________/\
_______________/ <= tab inside case

[buggydad]

Aw, forget it!