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    Big blotch on screen

    Discussion in 'Alienware 14 and M14x' started by RioRyan, Jul 20, 2011.

  1. RioRyan

    RioRyan Notebook Consultant

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    Opened up my laptop today to this

    http://i752.photobucket.com/albums/xx166/RioRyan/photo.jpg

    it slowly got smaller until there was a quiet cracking sound and it disappeared completely

    but I'm still scared. what if it happens again and doesn't go away? It seems to be by design... I had it in my backpack, which I was wearing.
     
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  2. cookie20

    cookie20 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I saw this on mine one day but it's gone now. Maybe just be careful nothing is leaning too hard against it. PS I freaked out too as my device was 2 days old ;)
     
    cookie20, Jul 20, 2011
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  3. Conspiracy

    Conspiracy Notebook Consultant

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    That's just the plastic cover sticking to the LCD. It's because you had something pressing on the lid. It's nothing to worry about, and if it bothers you too terribly much, you can pull the plastic trim ring (which is attached to the plastic cover over the screen) off of the laptop, and put it back. There is a video on the forums here somehwere of how to take that cover off. If I find it, I'll post the link.
     
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  4. RioRyan

    RioRyan Notebook Consultant

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    So in my backpack it is on my back, in a slot between my backpack and my back. Is there a certain way I should face it? Maybe with the bottom towards my back? or do you think it would even make a difference
     
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    trooper1414 Notebook Deity

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    Here are the links to the vid

    First Vid is to remove it
    ‪Removing the m14x Screen panel‬‏ - YouTube

    Second is to put it back in place
    ‪Mounting the m14x screen panel‬‏ - YouTube

    **Videos courtsey Jasilv21 ...He should get the credit for this....Me just posting...Also i am not sure..if i can advice..this since..i know a user who damaged his lcd while taking it off....so not that the method posted is incorrect...its 100 % correct....just be a little careful while taking it off :D
     
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  6. Conspiracy

    Conspiracy Notebook Consultant

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    Yeah, that plastic is a little fragile, so be careful. And in your backpack, whatever is pressing against it. If you're putting pressure on the machine with the curve of your back, then turn it around.
     
    Conspiracy, Jul 20, 2011
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