Material and Process Solutions
For Notebook Computers
Case Assembly
Component Assembly
Display Assembly
3M™Laminating Adhesive provides long-lasting bond performance and easy application.
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3M™Optically Clear Adhesive offers excellent clarity and adhesion for display screens and other applications requiring a see-through bond.
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Bar code on 3M™Thermal Transfer Label Material stays accurately readable for the expected life of the component.
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3M™Laminating Adhesive bonds polycarbonate thermal transfer labels to equipment.
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Proven for reliability, functionality, and productivity
Nameplate Attachment
Display Screen Assembly
Tracking Label
Certification Label
Identification
Flex Circuit Assembly
3M™Adhesive 200MP Hi-performance Acrylic family, 3M™VHB™Tapes, and light cure adhesives provide excellent adhesion to plastic materials and good thermal shock resistance.
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Small Parts Bonding
3M™Protective Tape over the display helps prevent scratches and marring during assembly and shipping.
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Display Screen Protection
3M™Anisotropic Adhesive Films provide high adhesion and electrical conductivity for fine pitch display interconnect.
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Flexible Circuit
Interconnection
For conformable, durable protection, 3M™Polyurethane Protective Tapes cover flexible circuits with a tough surface.
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Flexible Circuit
Wear Protection
Building on technologies and global talent, 3M’s mission
is to become your first choice for next generation design,
process and material solutions to help you improve your
notebook in many ways: aesthetics, thermal management,
acoustics, interface reliability, ruggedization, weight, and
profile. Call our global Notebook Computer support team
for details on how we can help reduce your speed to market
and increase your supply chain agility at a competitive cost.
A variety of 3M™Tapes are available with such features as high strength, Z-Axis conductivity or thermal conductivity.
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Flexible Circuit Rigidizing
3M™Bonding Film combines hot melt speed and the precision fit of film to bond metal and plastic.
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Cover Attachment
3M™Plastic Bonding Adhesive 2665 sets like a hot melt adhesive but with long open time for assembly of parts requiring a thin bond line.
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Small Parts Bonding
3M™Dimensional Graphics attach on contact and offer a choice of colors and textures in custom dimensions.
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Graphic Impact
PCB Assembly
Die-cut 3M™Electrically Conductive Adhesive Transfer Tapes allow small, thin shields in tight areas, or large easy-to-apply shields. Also provide excellent adhesion for insulator attachment.
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3M™Foil Tapes help shield incoming and outgoing EMI. Easy application. Long term aging.
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3M™Bonding Film makes a high strength bond in seconds with heat for assembly of stainless steel lids to connectors and plastic frames.
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Durable 3M™ Thermal Transfer Label Materials identify PC cards.
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3M™Water Contact Indicator Tape changes from white to red after wetting to assist warranty claim resolution.
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Before
After
Die-Cut EMI Shielding
EMI Shielding Tape
PC Card Assembly
PC Card Label
Water Contact Indication
Flat Panel Display Assembly
Protection
EMI Shielding Attachment
Thermal Management
PC Card
Process Solutions
34 3M™High Temperature Thermal Transfer Label Material is designed to withstand harsh processes during printed circuit board assembly, including wave solder and reflow.
PCB Tracking Label
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3M™Non-Silicone High Temperature Masking Tape 5563 is designed specifically for masking gold-plated fingers and selected board areas at up to 260°C.
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High Temp Masking
3M™Bumpon™Protective Products bond on contact to the base and help protect work surfaces from scratches.
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Surface Protection
To mute and cushion lid closing, custom-shaped 3M™Bumpon™ Protective Products attach to the inside of the lid with light thumb pressure.
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Lid cushioning
Thermally-conductive Potting.
Low viscosity 3M Thermally Conductive Epoxy readily covers and permanently stabilizes components while providing a thermal path for heat dissipation.
Personal Service, In-depth Expertise
Anywhere in the world, you can rely on 3M for support in applications engineering that includes product evaluation and equipment feasibility and sourcing. 3M™Anisotropic Conductive
Adhesive Film provides permanent low electrical resistance bond for flex/PCB interconnection.
3M™Scotch-Weld™Epoxies and Jet-melt™Hot Melt Adhesives apply easily to strengthen and secure wires to resist strain and breakage.
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Stabilization and Tacking
Tamper Indicating
Warranty Label
3M™Destructible Vinyl Label Material shows tampering and makes label non-transferable.
Applications and general properties of 3M products for notebook computers
Application Unique Application Needs Product Family/Description Product Choices Thickness (mm/inch) Color
Note: The technical information and data on this page should be considered representative or typical only and should not be used for specification purposes.
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1. Case Assembly
Permanent attachment of graphics Excellent adhesion to plastic case. Good 300LSE and 200MP Adhesive Families 9495LE 0.17 (0.007) Clear and nameplates thermal shock resistance 3M™ Double-coated Tapes and Adhesive Transfer Tapes 467MP/468MP 0.05 (0.002) Clear 3M™ Bonding Films 615 0.06 to 0.30 Yellow
(0.002 to 0.012) Bond metal cover to plastic Immediate handling strength; cure to 3M™ Scotch-Weld Structural Adhesives DP-810 NA Beige for aesthetics structural strength 3M™ Bonding Films 615 0.06 to 0.30 Yellow
(0.002 to 0.012) Bond battery casing Immediate handling strength; cure to structural 3M™ Plastic Bonding Adhesive 2665 NA Clear
strength to replace ultrasonic welding
Rigidize casing Consistent strength that can replace screws 3M™ Plastic Bonding Adhesive 2665 NA Clear and ultrasonic welding; fast set time 3M™ Bonding Films 615
3M™ Scotch-Weld Structural Adhesives DP-810
Vibration dissipation and noise Excellent adhesion properties; more solid 3M™ Damping Foil 2552 0.375 (0.8) Silver reduction of case sounding equipment 3M™ Damping Polymers 242FO2 0.05 (0.002) Clear AM602 0.08 (0.003) White Cooling fan vibration damping with Reduce acoustic noise 3M™ VHB™ Tape 5925 0.64 (0.025) Dark gray die cut parts bonded to housing 5952 1.10 (0.045) Dark gray 4936 0.64 (0.025) Dark gray 4941 1.10 (0.045) Dark gray Seal out dust and moisture, Easy application 3M™ Single-coated Foam Tape (urethane) 4104 0.08 (0.003) White cushion and help reduce sound 3M™ Single-coated Foam Tape (vinyl) 4504 0.22 (0.008) Black
2. Component Assembly
Bond small parts Adhesion to plastic case and good thermal 300LSE and 200MP Adhesive Families 9495LE 0.17 (0.007) Clear shock resistant for permanent bond 3M™ Double-coated Tapes and Adhesive Transfer Tapes 467MP/468MP 0.05 (0.002) Clear 3M™ Bonding Films 615 0.06 to 0.30 Yellow
(0.002 to 0.012) Attach gasketing material Easy to apply; reliable seal 3M™ High Performance ATT, DC Tapes 9786 0.14 (0.006) Clear
9832 0.12 (0.005) Clear Micro rigidizing of components for Clear, fast, light curing, non-sag 3M™ Light Cure Adhesives 1214 NA Amber protection
3. Display Assembly
Display screen assembly requiring Excellent clarity and adhesion 3M™ Optically Clear Adhesive 8141/8161 0.03 (0.001) Clear
see-through bond 8142 0.05 (0.002) Clear
Help prevent scratches and marring Low surface resistance 3M™ Protective Tapes and Protective Overlaminates 2K05E (notebook) Clear of monitor screen during assembly (less than 1.0x10^13 ohm), no adhesive 2K25EO (desktop) 0.02 (0.0008) Orange and shipping residue, no ghosting at high temp and humidity
Bond bezel into LCD panel Gap filling ability of liquid with no surface 3M™ Scotch-Weld Structural Adhesives DP-810, DP-8010 NA Beige prep and quick set time
Optically clear protective layer See-through bond and adhesion 3M™ Optically Clear Adhesive 8141/8161 0.03 (0.001) Clear on touch panel display screen 8142 0.05 (0.002) Clear
3M™ Printable Liquid Adhesives 7533 NA Translucent
4. Flex Circuit Assembly
Electrically conductive bond between Lower temperature, faster bonding at lower 3M™ Heat bonded Anisotropic Adhesive Films 7313, 7303 0.30 (0.012) Translucent flexible and rigid circuit boards cost. Replace solder. Lead free 5460R 0.16 (0.006) Translucent Flex circuit rigidizing High strength, Z-Axis electric conductivity, 200MP and 100 Adhesive Families 467MP, 468MP 0.05 (0.002) Clear
vibration damping, thermal conductivity. 3M™ Adhesive Transfer Tapes 966 0.05 (0.002) Clear Excellent adhesion to various metals and 3M™ Bonding Films 615 0.06 to 0.30 Yellow high surface plastics (0.002 to 0.012)
Cover flex circuits for durable Tough, conformable surface 3M™ Polyurethane Protective Tapes 8671 0.34 (0.014) Clear protection
Interconnect flexible circuit to flex Fine pitch (75 micron) interconnection 3M™ Heat bonded Anisotropic Adhesive Films 5552R 0.08 (0.003) Translucent or glass with electrically capability. Replace solder which can cause
conductive adhesive bridging; lead free
5. PCB Assembly
High temp and solder masking Non-silicone tape designed specifically for 3M™ High Temp Masking Tapes 5563 0.08 (0.003) Amber masking gold plated fingers and LGA
pads for soldering process
Track PC boards through assembly High temperature resistance, bar code 3M™ High Temperature Label Materials 3922 0.05 (0.002) Matte white processes printable, adhesion to polymide 7812 0.05 (0.002) Matte white Component bond rigidizing, Speed of assembly vs silicone adhesives. 3M™ Jet-melt™ Adhesives 3748 Off-white and wire tacking Good electrical and electronic properties. 3748VO NA Light yellow
6. Identification
Bar code and text for inventory Cost effective thermal transfer printable, 3M™ Thermal Transfer Label Materials 7815 0.08 (0.003) Matte white control and owner identity adhere to many surfaces for life with 310 Adhesive Family 7816 0.08 (0.003) Gloss white of product 7875 0.08 (0.003) Matte platinum
OFM 0402 0.08 (0.003) Gloss white OFM 1302 0.08 (0.003) Matte silver Bar code graphic and text for Low cost, general purpose thermal 3M™ Thermal Transfer Label Materials OFM 1902 0.08 (0.003) Matte white inventory control and owner identity transfer label material for life of product OFM 0402 0.08 (0.003) Gloss white Certification, Instruction, Thermal transfer printable, adhere to 3M™ Thermal Transfer Label Materials 7871 0.11 (0.004) Gloss white or Marketing label difficult surface for life of product with 350 Adhesive Family 7868 0.09 (0.003) Gloss white 7872 0.11 (0.004) Matte platinum Recyclable label Thermal transfer printable, recycling compatible 3M™ Recycling Compatible Label Material 8000 20 (0.08) Matte white
with PC, ABS, HIPS
7. Protection
Protect desktop from scratches from Excellent adhesion. Color match to housing 3M™ Bumpon™ Protective Products Custom From 1.6 (0.063) height Clear, standard,
equipment. Provides damping and custom
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Applications and general properties of 3M products for notebook computers (cont.)
Application Unique Application Needs Product Family/Description Product Choices Thickness (mm/inch) Color
Note: The technical information and data on this page should be considered representative or typical only and should not be used for specification purposes.
7. Protection (cont.)
Cushion lid and keep space Dimensional tolerance, color match and 3M™ Custom Bumpon™ Products Custom From 0.9 (0.035) height Custom between keypad and display screen adhesion to the housing
Water contact indicator to Changes color when in contact with water 3M™ Water Contact Indicator Tape 5557 0.23 (0.009) White (red when support warranty claims 5558 0.16 (0.006) indicated)
5559 0.12 (0.005) Tamper Indication / Security Seal Excellent adhesion, confident destruction 3M™ Destructible Vinyl Label Material 7613 0.08 (0.003) White provides evidence of tampering and of label, thermal transfer printable
makes label non-transferable
VOID / Warranty label with Destruct or VOID if attempts 3M™ Polyester VOID Tamper Indicating Label materials 7866 0.08 (0.003) Gloss white tamper resistance are made to remove 7380 0.08 (0.003) Matte white 7389 0.08 (0.003) Bright silver Protect hand pad area on notebook Ultra clear removable overlaminating 3M™ Protective Film 76991 10 (0.4) Clear PC, display and outer casing protective tape. Cadmium free K-Series Products 2K05E, 2K05EO 0.13 (0.005) Clear
8. EMI Shielding Attachment
Attach EMI/RFI shielding materials Electrically conductive with good adhesion 3M™ XYZ-Axis Electrically Conductive Adhesive 9713 0.08 (0.003) Gray to PCB and computer housing Transfer Tapes 9712 0.12 (0.005)
EMI insulator attachment Reliable attachment and electrical conductivity 300LSE and 200MP Adhesive Family 9495LE 0.17 (0.007) Clear 3M™ Double-coated Tapes and Adhesive Transfer Tapes 467MP/468MP 0.05 (0.002) Clear Attach conductive gasket for Electrically conductive with good adhesion 3M™ XYZ-Axis Electrically Conductive Adhesive 9713 0.08 (0.003) Gray EMI/RFI shielding Transfer Tapes 9712 0.12 (0.005) Dark gray
9. Thermal Management
Potting Low viscosity with thermal conductivity 3M™ Thermally Conductive Liquid Epoxy TC-2810 NA White for excellent coverage of component
10. PC Card
PC card assembly with high strength High strength bond in seconds, speed 3M™ Bonding Films 615 NA Tan bond of stainless steel lids to and strength
Durable identification of Reliable adhesion and label durability 3M™ Thermal Transfer Label Materials OFM3402 0.08 (0.003) Gloss white
PC card OFM3502 0.08 (0.003) Matte white
Gloss white
11. Aesthetics
Dimensional graphics Self-adhering graphics in choice of colors, 3M™ Dimensional Graphics DG1000 Custom Custom textures, and dimensions for branding, ornamen- DG2000 Custom Custom tation, functionality (soft touch grip), and more DG4000 Custom Custom
12. Process Solutions