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    "Skins" or anything else that can cover up and protect the armrest

    Discussion in 'Notebook Cosmetic Modifications and Custom Builds' started by RedBaronK, Aug 17, 2008.

  1. RedBaronK

    RedBaronK Notebook Consultant

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    few months ago I made a post here about my palmrest discoloring.... well now its beginning to rust as well. I called dell and they are sending a technician on site to replace the palmrest.

    What I am curious about is whether or not the onsite guys are actually dell employees with experience on XPS or if its like a 3rd party company who can potential screw things up more from lack of experience.

    the other question is does anyone know or recommend skins or something I can put on the palm rest to prevent discoloration again in the future?
     

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    haquocdung Notebook Virtuoso

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    how about skin? check out my sig b-)
     
    haquocdung, Aug 17, 2008
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  3. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    Hey there! :eek: sorry's about yor palmrest...Well, Dell is sending someone to replace onsite for you! ;) A good thing!

    The Onsite Technicians are not direct employees of Dell...They are actually (like you mentioned) 3rd party employees.

    I had to have some work done on my 1530 a few months ago...The 3rd party technician who came out to fix my 1530, fixed it just fine. He was nice, courteous and knew what he was doing. He also stated he like working on the XPS line, and that they get continual training from Dell when the newest models are released. He was also very experienced in working on notebooks! :)

    So, I don't think you need to worry about it, I'm sure it will all work out fine for you! ;) :)

    As for the skins...I am going to let someone else answer that.

    Heres to it all working out for yah! ;) :)

    Hope that helps,

    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Aug 17, 2008
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  4. paper_wastage

    paper_wastage Beat this 7x7x7 Cube

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    i use bestskinsever to protect the outside of my laptop and wristpad..

    though this might not be the best idea, because the wristpad = aluminium = kind of a heatsink....

    dont really care... 4 yr warranty, if it dies, too bad
     
    paper_wastage, Aug 17, 2008
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  5. RedBaronK

    RedBaronK Notebook Consultant

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    where did u manage to buy the stuff for your palm rest? i dont think a leather palm rest is easily accessible around here..... is there a store that sells palm rest skins?
     
    RedBaronK, Aug 17, 2008
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    compman25 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Which also means his wristpad is not rusting.
     
    compman25, Aug 17, 2008
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  7. paper_wastage

    paper_wastage Beat this 7x7x7 Cube

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    http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=280287
    its not rusting, but fading... which is kinda odd for it....

    some people say that rubbing it with water/alcohol makes the fading disappear, but it will appear after some time (apple macbook pro, m1330, m1530....)
     
    paper_wastage, Aug 17, 2008
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  8. RedBaronK

    RedBaronK Notebook Consultant

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    so... dell replaced the palm rest, but they did not send the stickers for the centrino or the windows ultimate. i called and spoke with dell and after an hour on hold they told me there is no official part number for the replacement stickers and they cant send me any.

    anyone know if they sell the centrino and windows ultimate stickers somewhere that i can buy ?
     
    RedBaronK, Aug 21, 2008
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  9. Han Bao Quan

    Han Bao Quan The Assassin

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    I'm looking for something to cover my laptop palm rest too. Couldn't find anything that fits it, do you guys know any?
     
    Han Bao Quan, Aug 22, 2008
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    Thisisme Notebook Geek

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    Han Bao Quan The Assassin

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    That's really nice, I may try it.
    Do you know if there is anything that transparent ?
     
    Han Bao Quan, Aug 23, 2008
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    Dook Notebook Virtuoso

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    I actually was looking at doing the same thing on my old compaq. The dang paint wore off after two friggin weeks. I ended up getting rid of it before I could put my plan into action, but heres my idea. Go down to your local graphics/sign shop and have them cut out a piece of vinyl sticker like they use for graphic wraps and truck lettering and such. If you get a matching color, and get it installed correctly, it could end up looking very nice.
     
    Dook, Aug 23, 2008
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  13. JBN

    JBN Notebook Consultant

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    Or go on Ebay and type "Contact paper"
     
    JBN, Aug 29, 2008
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    gotz Notebook Guru

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    See this thread
     
    gotz, Aug 29, 2008
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  15. stewie

    stewie What the deuce?

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    I bought these custom cut ones from eBay, it's very good. The seller didn't post any new listing for them, but you can still try to contact him to see if he still has more materials left.

    EDIT: The material used by the seller I bought from looks very similar to what Thisisme posted.
     
    stewie, Aug 30, 2008
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    stewie What the deuce?

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    stewie What the deuce?

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    Han Bao Quan The Assassin

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    reynolds Notebook Enthusiast

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    Want to create your own skins? See my sig.
     
    reynolds, Aug 30, 2008
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