How to attach a Quad Lock universal adaptor to BV6000(S)
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As seen in Rob's image above, the back surface of BV6000(S) is not flat. Also the rubber backing is not compatible with the 3m adhesive used by Quad Lock.
So is it possible to safely remove the rubber backing material without destroying the phone? --Yes
Step 1
Using a craft knife, do a test cut into the rubber backing material in a position that will later be covered up by the Quad Lock uni mount. I cut along the edge of this raised surface. It may take several cuts along same line, in order to cut deep enough (~1mm) before you start to sense the hard case behind the rubber.
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Step 2
Split open the rubber backing material by pushing a blunt instrument (eg. a small flat screw driver) along the cut just made.
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Step 3
Start lifting the rubber backing material by pushing the screw driver underneath.
Note:
Down the spline of the phone the rubber will not want to lift up; don't worry, we'll deal with that later... Instead try lifting the rubber on either side.
But don't do this; don't lift rubber from anywhere that won't later be covered by Quad Lock uni mount.
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Investigative work complete. Now that you know it can be done and that you are capable of doing it yourself.
Step 4
Position the uni mount where you want it to go. I initially marked the position with a pen but then I found a better method.
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In below image of finished product, notice the straight edge on right side of mount. After making that straight edge, I then found it easy to hold uni mount in position (up against the cover of sim compartment), whilst I carefully cut around it with the craft knife.
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To create the straight edge, I suggest using kitchen scissors.
Step 5
Whilst holding uni mount in position up against the cover of sim compartment, carefully cut around it. Don't try to do it in one deep cut. Go over same cut multiple times to get to the required depth.
Step 6
Using a small flat screwdriver push under rubber material to lift it up. Start by lifting up each side, leave the middle (spine of phone) to last. Along the spline you will need to cut the 6 injection molding points seen here. Trim flush after the rubber material has been removed.
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This position of mount is about 8mm away from the phones center of gravity. -- I think that's about as close as we can get it.
Step 7
Finish up by removing any projections with craft knife.
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Note: Cutting away the outer rim of sim compartment does will not affect the water proof seal. The rubber seal (seen above) lies flat and the compartment cover presses down against it.
Step 8
Test that uni mount fits perfectly within cutout region. If necessary, trim off more rubber around perimeter until it fits easily.
Step 9
Follow instructions for attaching Quad Lock uni mount.
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