I’d be worried about something (perhaps unintentionally) applying torque at the top of the device.
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breadsmasher@lemmy.world 2 months ago
It makes me feel uncomfortable to see the entire weight of the laptop held by just the bottom of the device. I assume it won’t damage it? But I still personally am not a fan of not having the whole device supported
natecox@programming.dev 2 months ago
breadsmasher@lemmy.world 2 months ago
That too - any pressure will cause the whole thing to bend
FQQD@lemmy.ohaa.xyz 2 months ago
It’s worrying for sure, but I think the PLA might give up earlier than the chassis. That said - you never know, it might still bend the laptop.
Dark_Arc@social.packetloss.gg 2 months ago
Even if it doesn’t permanently bend the chassis or break it, the chassis might flex enough that you’d get some damage to the electronics.
ExcessShiv@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 months ago
The chassis/case is definitely not designed for that kind of load for extended periods of time.
SzethFriendOfNimi@lemmy.world 2 months ago
Especially when it’s running hot… extended heat and bending forces just makes me nervous.
I love the concept though and doing something like this on the back hinge in a scenario where it’s docked but allowing it to be slight open like a clamshell would be cool.
You could more easily vent the heat, the “back” the laptop is pretty resilient as long as you’re sharing the weight with the bottom and top (not just the hinges)