Material and Process SolutionsFor Notebook Computers

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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 offersexcellent clarity and adhesion fordisplay screens and other applicationsrequiring a see-through bond.

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Bar code on 3M™ Thermal TransferLabel Material stays accuratelyreadable for the expected life ofthe component.

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3M™ Laminating Adhesive bondspolycarbonate thermal transferlabels 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-performanceAcrylic family, 3M™ VHB™ Tapes, andlight cure adhesives provide excellentadhesion to plastic materials andgood thermal shock resistance.

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Small Parts Bonding

3M™ Protective Tape over thedisplay helps prevent scratchesand marring during assemblyand shipping.

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Display Screen Protection

3M™ Anisotropic Adhesive Filmsprovide high adhesion and electrical conductivity for finepitch display interconnect.

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Flexible CircuitInterconnection

For conformable, durable protection, 3M™ PolyurethaneProtective Tapes cover flexiblecircuits with a tough surface.

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Flexible CircuitWear Protection

Building on technologies and global talent, 3M’s missionis to become your first choice for next generation design,process and material solutions to help you improve yournotebook in many ways: aesthetics, thermal management,

acoustics, interface reliability, ruggedization, weight, andprofile. Call our global Notebook Computer support teamfor details on how we can help reduce your speed to marketand increase your supply chain agility at a competitive cost.

A variety of 3M™ Tapes areavailable with such features ashigh strength, Z-Axis conductivityor thermal conductivity.

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Flexible Circuit Rigidizing

3M™ Bonding Film combineshot melt speed and the precision fit of film to bondmetal and plastic.

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Cover Attachment

3M™ Plastic Bonding Adhesive2665 sets like a hot melt adhesivebut with long open time forassembly of parts requiring athin bond line.

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Small Parts Bonding

3M™ Dimensional Graphicsattach on contact and offer achoice of colors and textures incustom dimensions.

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Graphic Impact

Aesthetics

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PCB Assembly

Die-cut 3M™ ElectricallyConductive Adhesive TransferTapes allow small, thin shieldsin tight areas, or large easy-to-apply shields. Also provide excellent adhesion forinsulator attachment.

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3M™ Foil Tapes help shieldincoming and outgoing EMI.Easy application. Long term aging.

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3M™ Bonding Film makes a highstrength bond in seconds withheat for assembly of stainless steellids to connectors and plastic frames.

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Durable 3M™ Thermal TransferLabel Materials identify PC cards.

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3M™ Water Contact IndicatorTape changes from white to redafter wetting to assist warrantyclaim resolution.

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Before After

Die-Cut EMI Shielding EMI Shielding TapePC Card AssemblyPC Card Label

Water Contact Indication

Flat Panel Display Assembly

Protection

EMI Shielding Attachment

Thermal Management

PC Card

Process Solutions

343M™ High Temperature ThermalTransfer Label Material is designedto withstand harsh processes duringprinted circuit board assembly,including wave solder and reflow.

PCB Tracking Label

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3M™ Non-Silicone HighTemperature Masking Tape 5563is designed specifically formasking gold-plated fingers andselected board areas at up to 260°C.

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High Temp Masking

3M™ Bumpon™ ProtectiveProducts bond on contact to thebase and help protect work surfacesfrom scratches.

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Surface Protection

To mute and cushion lid closing,custom-shaped 3M™ Bumpon™

Protective Products attach to theinside of the lid with light thumb pressure.

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Lid cushioning

Thermally-conductive Potting.

Low viscosity 3M Thermally ConductiveEpoxy 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 on3M for support in applications engineeringthat includes product evaluation andequipment feasibility and sourcing.

3M™ Anisotropic ConductiveAdhesive Film provides permanentlow electrical resistance bond forflex/PCB interconnection.

3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Epoxies andJet-melt™ Hot Melt Adhesivesapply easily to strengthen andsecure wires to resist strain andbreakage.

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Stabilization and Tacking

Tamper IndicatingWarranty Label

3M™ Destructible Vinyl LabelMaterial shows tampering andmakes label non-transferable.

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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. Continued on back

1. Case Assembly

Permanent attachment of graphics Excellent adhesion to plastic case. Good 300LSE and 200MP Adhesive Families 9495LE 0.17 (0.007) Clearand 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 Beigefor 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 Clearand ultrasonic welding; fast set time 3M™ Bonding Films 615

3M™ Scotch-Weld Structural Adhesives DP-810Vibration dissipation and noise Excellent adhesion properties; more solid 3M™ Damping Foil 2552 0.375 (0.8) Silverreduction of case sounding equipment 3M™ Damping Polymers 242FO2 0.05 (0.002) Clear

AM602 0.08 (0.003) WhiteCooling fan vibration damping with Reduce acoustic noise 3M™ VHB™ Tape 5925 0.64 (0.025) Dark graydie cut parts bonded to housing 5952 1.10 (0.045) Dark gray

4936 0.64 (0.025) Dark gray4941 1.10 (0.045) Dark gray

Seal out dust and moisture, Easy application 3M™ Single-coated Foam Tape (urethane) 4104 0.08 (0.003) Whitecushion 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) Clearshock 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) Clear9832 0.12 (0.005) Clear

Micro rigidizing of components for Clear, fast, light curing, non-sag 3M™ Light Cure Adhesives 1214 NA Amberprotection

3. Display Assembly

Display screen assembly requiring Excellent clarity and adhesion 3M™ Optically Clear Adhesive 8141/8161 0.03 (0.001) Clearsee-through bond 8142 0.05 (0.002) Clear

Help prevent scratches and marring Low surface resistance 3M™ Protective Tapes and Protective Overlaminates 2K05E (notebook) Clearof monitor screen during assembly (less than 1.0x10^13 ohm), no adhesive 2K25EO (desktop) 0.02 (0.0008) Orangeand 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 Beigeprep and quick set time

Optically clear protective layer See-through bond and adhesion 3M™ Optically Clear Adhesive 8141/8161 0.03 (0.001) Clearon 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) Translucentflexible 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) Clearvibration damping, thermal conductivity. 3M™ Adhesive Transfer Tapes 966 0.05 (0.002) ClearExcellent adhesion to various metals and 3M™ Bonding Films 615 0.06 to 0.30 Yellowhigh surface plastics (0.002 to 0.012)

Cover flex circuits for durable Tough, conformable surface 3M™ Polyurethane Protective Tapes 8671 0.34 (0.014) Clearprotection

Interconnect flexible circuit to flex Fine pitch (75 micron) interconnection 3M™ Heat bonded Anisotropic Adhesive Films 5552R 0.08 (0.003) Translucentor glass with electrically capability. Replace solder which can causeconductive 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) Ambermasking gold plated fingers and LGApads for soldering process

Track PC boards through assembly High temperature resistance, bar code 3M™ High Temperature Label Materials 3922 0.05 (0.002) Matte whiteprocesses 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-whiteand 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 whitecontrol 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 platinumOFM 0402 0.08 (0.003) Gloss whiteOFM 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 whiteinventory 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 whiteor 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 whitewith 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 customperformance

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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 Custombetween 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 whensupport 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) Whiteprovides evidence of tampering and of label, thermal transfer printablemakes 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 whitetamper 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) ClearPC, 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) Grayto 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) GrayEMI/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 Whitefor excellent coverage of component

10. PC Card

PC card assembly with high strength High strength bond in seconds, speed 3M™ Bonding Films 615 NA Tanbond 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 whitePC card OFM3502 0.08 (0.003) Matte white

Gloss white11. AestheticsDimensional 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 SolutionsGlobal support in applications engineering including product evaluation, equipment feasibility and sourcing.