Office Chair Base Broken

When the base of an office chair is broken, repair or replacement are the main solutions, and professional repair services can also be sought.

Self-repair

• Minor Damage Handling: If the base only has minor damage, such as local cracks or small gaps, you can use glue or repair tape for mending. Carefully glue the damaged parts together, ensuring full contact between the glued surfaces, or wrap the damaged area with repair tape to ensure the base is firm. Then, let the repaired area dry for a while. The specific drying time should be determined according to the instructions on the glue or tape to ensure the best bonding effect.
• Severe Damage Replacement: If the base is severely damaged and cannot be restored to use through simple repairs, the entire base needs to be replaced. The specific steps are as follows:
  • Preparation: Prepare tools such as a rubber mallet, a screwdriver, calipers, lubricating oil, and a wrench; ensure the work area is spacious and well-lit, and disconnect the power supply to avoid accidents during operation; wear gloves to protect your hands from scratches.
  • Removing the Old Base: First, step on the chair feet, press and shake the lift handle with your hand, or knock on the connection between the seat cushion and the gas lift to remove the seat cushion. Turn the chair over to facilitate operations on the base. Use a rubber mallet to gently knock on the steel ring of the base to gradually separate it from the gas lift. Remove the screws on the upper seat and use knocking or stepping methods to completely separate the upper seat from the gas lift. If the gas lift is tightly connected, you can apply lubricating oil and let it sit for a while before disassembly.
  • Installing the New Base: After purchasing a new base that matches the size and style of the chair, start the installation according to the instructions and drawings. After installation, test the stability and comfort of the chair again to ensure that the new base is installed correctly and can be used normally.

Seeking Professional Repair

You can consult local furniture repair shops or furniture manufacturers to inquire whether they offer base repair services. If you cannot find suitable repair services, you can also consider finding a carpenter or furniture repair technician to help repair the chair base. For example, Guangzhou Jianhe Engineering Services specializes in office furniture repair and provides on-site repair services for boss chairs, executive chairs, and office chairs, including on-site replacement and reinforcement for issues such as seat base plate fractures.