HP Deskjest 6980 sensor broken next to door hinge, tried to glue, but too little to stay together

HP6980 deskjet printer, sensor next to door hinge is broken, tried to glue but too little to stay together, what are my options? Messege keeps saying "Top Cover Open" and will not allow printing

Well the piece of plastic that goes into the thin slot to depress the switch is very thin. You could try making a little piece to go in the hole that sits under the lid when it is closed. Maybe bend a paper clip or something, but don't make it any longer than the original went into the slot, and tape it in place under the door itself so that it still functions as it originally did. Make sure whatever you "create" does not fall down into the printer, obviously since it is electrical inside. It just has to go in far enough to trip the switch. Remember if you override it altogether, that the print mechanism will go back and forth so keep things clear of it, especially fingers.
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