Just in case someone comes across this in the future looking for an answer like I did. I jerry-rigged a solution to keep my Tech Solution TS-4500 going as I'm in the midst of a major shred job. Here's how I jerry-rigged a replacement pin for the flap:
1) I straightened a coated paperclip.
2) Wrapped the two ends together in duct tape, fitted to the size of the insert on the top of the shredder that the pin goes into.
3) Snipped off the excess paper clip at the opposite end of jerry-rigged pin, so there isn't more metal inside the shredder than necessary. (Leave enough to attach to the flap [See next step].)
4) Duct-taped the paperclip to the flap to keep it in the correct position.
5) Inserted the hard plastic pin into its slot and then the jerry-rigged pin into its slot.
The flap is able to swing up and down, and I've had no problems using the machine and the machine has had no problems knowing when it's full and auto-stopping.
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