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    Inspiron 1720

    Discussion in 'Notebook Cosmetic Modifications and Custom Builds' started by dmacfour, Jul 3, 2008.

  1. dmacfour

    dmacfour Are you aware...

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    How does this mod sound:

    My Inspiron 1720 is all black except for the cheesy silver on the inside. How would it look if I replaced the keyboard with a black Vostro one, and painter the silver parts Yellow, keeping the black exterior?

    What kind of paint do I need to do a quality long lasting job? What do I do about the trackpad?
     
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  2. BHD

    BHD Notebook Deity

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    sounds pretty good but are u sure you want to go through all that hassle? i may not look good w/ glossy palm and matte cover.
     
    BHD, Jul 3, 2008
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  3. dmacfour

    dmacfour Are you aware...

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    Any way to paint it non-glossy?
     
    dmacfour, Jul 3, 2008
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    millermagic Rockin the pinktop

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    The black vostro keyboard would work. But not sure if the yellow would work that well.

    Maybe paint it all black like a vostro and do some yellow accents.
     
    millermagic, Jul 3, 2008
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  5. dmacfour

    dmacfour Are you aware...

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    Well I may start by getting the black keyboard. Even without a paint job that would still look ok.
     
    dmacfour, Jul 3, 2008
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