Repaired a long switch stick? (Panasonic AG-1980/AG-5710)

[MrPete]

Sigh. One of the front panel switches (Auto/Normal/Wide) has the "stick" breaking in half. Not fully busted but close.

• These are hard black plastic. Anybody know what kind it is?
• Has anyone attempted and/or succeeded in repairing one of these switches?
• (On these Pan SVHS players, it's SW48)

While I'm at it, what IS "Wide" vs "Normal" format? I've not found a description anywhere...

[aramkolt]

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Originally Posted by MrPete

Sigh. One of the front panel switches (Auto/Normal/Wide) has the "stick" breaking in half. Not fully busted but close.

• These are hard black plastic. Anybody know what kind it is?
• Has anyone attempted and/or succeeded in repairing one of these switches?
• (On these Pan SVHS players, it's SW48)

While I'm at it, what IS "Wide" vs "Normal" format? I've not found a description anywhere...

Guessing wide relates to widescreen or similar. If it was me, I'd probably file down the long switch pole so it is flat wherever that is on the stick and then just move it with a longer object if needed, but this is a switch that will almost never be touched, so I don't think it really matters.

If you want it to be all original, I can probably scavenge an original switch from a parts AG1980 unit and send it to you for $15 shipped within the USA - if interested, PM me.

[MrPete]

Thanks, @aramkolt! Meanwhile, I have learned a few things and taken action:
- It's called a "splash cap" and many slide switches allow a variety of these when specifying the switch (Not easily found for this switch though)
- It's made of 6/6 Nylon aka Nylon 6 aka Polyamide 6 aka PA 6 (plastic)
- I'm waiting for the glue to dry on a repair job:

* Clean with Isopropyl Alcohol
- Use appropriate glue. I'm using Loctite Extreme Gel that I had on hand
(For this glue: clean, dampen slightly, use a pin to put on one side of the crack, wait 5 minutes, clamp shut, wait at least 2 hours or 24 for full strength.)

Here's hoping it works!

And yes, I am guessing that "auto" position is likely all I ever need.