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    The keyboard and touchpad have made marks on my screen!

    Discussion in 'Alienware 14 and M14x' started by momanx86, May 20, 2012.

  1. momanx86

    momanx86 Notebook Guru

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    Since the beginning I've had lines on my screen. At first I thought they were just regular smudges but even after cleaning with Windex it didn't disappear. I tried alcohol on paper but to no avail.

    Turns out they're caused by the outline at the end of the keyboard and touchpad since they line when closed. Anyone know how I can clean it up, it's really starting to bother me!
     
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    http://forum.notebookreview.com/ali...travel-tip-how-prevent-screen-scratching.html

    This happens with a great numbers of laptops. I can only caution you to use a ShaggyMac in the future.

    And don't use windex ...it damages your screen as it contains alcohol. Use water or laptop-screen-solution (5$ online).

    Also, don't use toilet paper, napkins or kleenex either since it has wood in it. Use a microfiber cloth to wipe.
     
    Voodooi, May 20, 2012
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  3. nuaron

    nuaron Notebook Consultant

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    Dont use hard chemicals to clean em out. if they are not disappearing with water, chances are they are permanent ( unfortunately)

    Only thing you can do now is prevent them from happening again. I usually put a A4 sheet between lid and keyboard while closing the lid. This prevents physical contact of plastic on screen and keyboard.
     
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