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    a way to avoid macbook trackpad oil spot

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by collegegirl, Nov 1, 2007.

  1. collegegirl

    collegegirl Notebook Enthusiast

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    So I've had my white macbook for about 5 months and I started to notice the trackpad getting a little shiny and not as "textured"
    I googled solutions about how to clean the oil off but couldn't really find anything, but I did come across skinstyler.com. It's basically like a sticker you put over the trackpad, but it's really thin and doesn't interfere with the function. Also the adhesive isn't so sticky that it'll leave a residue (unlike my Marware wrist rest..ugh). I was pretty skeptical of the company at first b/c they're based in Malaysia, but it actually came pretty quickly (had to sign for the envelope) and the skin is perfect. I got a cute printed one and the quality of the printing is pretty good too. They offer a variety of patterns, including plain ones, and you can even upload your own. I sent them an email saying that I loved it, and they sent me a 20% off coupon code- if anyone needs it feel free. the code is : MUGskin

    also if anyone knows how to get oil off the keys...i'd really appreciate any tips! I didn't like the feel of the silicon cover that you can get...
     
    collegegirl, Nov 1, 2007
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  2. Airman

    Airman Band of Gypsys NBR Reviewer

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    Oil?

    What do you mean oil?

    The trackpad plastic has most likely smoothed out from constant use...the plastic itself has worn down. This happens with all plastic surfaces over time unless they are protected/ covered.....
     
    Airman, Nov 1, 2007
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  3. l33t_c0w

    l33t_c0w Notebook Deity

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    Yupyup. You've polished the surface of your touchpad. It's pretty well unavoidable. (Think of that spot on the spacebar on a heavily used keyboard.)
     
    l33t_c0w, Nov 1, 2007
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  4. JimyTheAssassin

    JimyTheAssassin Notebook Evangelist

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    The marware trackpad cover works great
     
    JimyTheAssassin, Nov 1, 2007
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  5. collegegirl

    collegegirl Notebook Enthusiast

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    Oh it's not oil then? No wonder it didn't clean off...
    I've seen people with ibooks or well-used macbooks who have this big smooth circle in the middle of their touchpads..it looked pretty ugly not to mention felt weird using it
     
    collegegirl, Nov 1, 2007
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  6. Sam

    Sam Notebook Virtuoso

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    I think that's just wear-and-tear, and not really avoidable unless you get covers for it.
     
    Sam, Nov 1, 2007
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  7. Xander

    Xander Paranoid Android

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    Or always use an external mouse! :p
     
    Xander, Nov 1, 2007
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    ShaggyRS6 Notebook Consultant

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    ShaggyRS6, Nov 1, 2007
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  9. TheSavageMac

    TheSavageMac Notebook Geek

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    stop eating pizza while chillin on myspace and you wont have oil problems :D
     
    TheSavageMac, Nov 1, 2007
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