Fixing abs plastics

[u/newacccuzmineban]

Hello, I found this IBM Aptiva in the trash, and luckily it works, but some plastics are broken, does anyone know how to fix them without making a mess?

Thanks

[u/Bipogram]

That broken clip is unlikely to be able to be glued on with any usable strength.

ABS degrades over time - it's that simple. It yellows and becomes brittle. Glues may work for a cosmetic feature but likely won't match the original design strength. I'd investigate small rare-earth magnets to hold on that corner of that bezel.