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    How to get rid of "scratched spots" on laptops

    Discussion in 'Notebook Cosmetic Modifications and Custom Builds' started by alexpre888, Oct 23, 2014.

  1. alexpre888

    alexpre888 Notebook Consultant

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    After many uses of the laptop I notice it started showing these little spots on the left side of the touchpad, where I mostly have my left hand sitting there. I have cleaned computers before, but I never did any sort of paint job or cosmetic repair on it. I was curious if there was a way to fix this to restore it back to the way it originally looked?

    it is a barebones MSI MT70...and i believe scratches is Brushed aluminum, judging by the color the spots.
     
    alexpre888, Oct 23, 2014
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    Can you provide some pictures about the problem?
     
    Kirrr, Oct 23, 2014
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    alexpre888 Notebook Consultant

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    it looks like dust particles but they are pretty much little scratched spots.
     
    alexpre888, Oct 24, 2014
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    Most likely the paint chipping from the oil on your hands degrading it. I don't know if there is any way to really fix that save for replacing the palmrest.
     
    Splintah, Oct 24, 2014
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    Oh, I see. My second hand Samsung has the same problem on the sides of the keyboard. Welcome to the "looking for a fine palmrest on ebay" club.
     
    Kirrr, Oct 25, 2014
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    ah I see...welp...i guess nothing a black marker can't fix :p
     
    alexpre888, Oct 27, 2014
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