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    Discussion in 'Alienware M15x' started by Ovenmitt, Sep 27, 2011.

  1. Ovenmitt

    Ovenmitt Notebook Guru

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    so I've lost a rubber spacer that attempts to separate the screen from the keyboard....do I just contact Dell to get another one or is there a better option? Thanks!!
     
    Ovenmitt, Sep 27, 2011
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  2. MrValle

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    You Contact DELL and they will come and swap the whole palmrest for you. The only option really.
     
    MrValle, Sep 27, 2011
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  3. Ovenmitt

    Ovenmitt Notebook Guru

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    does it still have to be under warranty? or can I just replace it myself and have them ship me one?
     
    Ovenmitt, Sep 27, 2011
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  4. JohnnyFlash

    JohnnyFlash Notebook Virtuoso

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    I still have the originals in place, but I just bought a set of black foam chair pads and cut one in half. Works well and the screen can't touch the touch strip anymore.
     
    JohnnyFlash, Sep 27, 2011
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  5. Ovenmitt

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    thats a good idea, maybe i'll try that thanks!
     
    Ovenmitt, Sep 27, 2011
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  6. saadleo

    saadleo Notebook Consultant

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    Great idea Johnny Flash, rep +
     
    saadleo, Sep 27, 2011
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  7. nasomi

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    So that's what went in those little holes that is missing on my wrist rest. With the chair pads, does it close far enough for the laptop sensor to notice that it's closed, and for hte laptop to go to sleep?
     
    nasomi, Sep 27, 2011
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  8. jarvmeister

    jarvmeister Notebook Consultant

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    Since the laptop screen responds by switching off with about 2inches to go, those chair pads should be totally fine.
     
    jarvmeister, Sep 28, 2011
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  9. jakejohnson88

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    Where did you get these chair pads and what are they actuly called im going to run pick some up
     
    jakejohnson88, Oct 23, 2011
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