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    Replacement rubber feet / nubs / antiskid sliders?

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by shrine, Mar 21, 2011.

  1. shrine

    shrine Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey. I did some searching but didn't find any advice on good replacements for the rubber antiskid nubs. Naturally, mine came off within a few weeks of use.

    Is there a good DIY alternative, too?
     
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    Wait, are you referring to the ones on your laptop... or? If they are the ones on your laptop, and it is within warranty, you can give support a call and they should mail you replacements.
     
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    shrine Notebook Enthusiast

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    Yeah, on the bottom of the laptop.

    I contacted Gateway multiple times when I was within warranty, but they insisted I send it to the service center (turnaround time 10-18 days) for the nubs or for replacement screws. What a psychotic idea. Losing my laptop for close to a month because of a rubber nub that is installed using an adhesive? Or screws that a child could replace?

    I tried it with multiple techs, too. What idiots... Possibly the worst support I've ever encountered - it was like talking to a wall. Certainly a different experience after dealing with Gigabyte, Newegg, etc.
     
    shrine, Mar 21, 2011
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