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    Marks on screen?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 14 and M14x' started by RioRyan, Jul 9, 2011.

  1. RioRyan

    RioRyan Notebook Consultant

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    Has anybody else noticed marks on the screen from the keyboard, palm rest, etc? I've had my 14x for about a month and it's already very noticeable during normal use....
     
    RioRyan, Jul 9, 2011
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  2. Gearsguy

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    I keep seeing marks from the touchpad
     
    Gearsguy, Jul 9, 2011
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    Yep. Rather annoying. Some have gotten shaggy macs made to put between the screen and keyboard when closed. Others have used razer's mobile mouse pad.
     
    FlipBack, Jul 9, 2011
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  4. Gearsguy

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    I may just get a screen protector
     
    Gearsguy, Jul 9, 2011
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  5. Slusho

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    Mine doesn't have this problem.
     
    Slusho, Jul 11, 2011
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  6. paras112

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    Yep, I have the same problem on both the m14x laptops i ordered. I got one returned, thinking the other wouldn't do the same thing but voila!

    anyway, it seems that the front is glass / plastic, and so there shouldn't be any lasting damage as such, and I am able to wipe the screen clean every time.

    I guess a screen protector seems like the only option.

    Even the battery lights don't light up. I hope everything else works
     
    paras112, Jul 13, 2011
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    I read on some forum...for the battery lights to light up....you need to press something at the back...kinda hard...lol...sorry dnt have my 14x so can't say with certainty...but searching this forum...might show you the answer
     
    trooper1414, Jul 13, 2011
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    I just put a cleaning cloth on top of the touch pad before closing a lid. That way it's always around too.
     
    drumn_bass, Jul 13, 2011
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    Yeah, I made a thread on this a few months ago. I always get it from the touchpad. I haven't had any marks from keys though.
     
    Killer Juice, Jul 14, 2011
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    my 15X has this problem too, called dell they laughed lol
     
    ettehbrute, Jul 14, 2011
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  11. libertine

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    can i call dell support about this in order to get a new screen?????
     
    libertine, Feb 27, 2012
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  12. vicky6672

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    I had few marks on my screen too coz of the touch pad and keys, as i was not using anything to cover the keys and touch pad before closing the lid, got the laptop with accidental warranty so got it replaced,
    bt ya my marks developed into permanent smudges, so be careful
    jst use a cloth of something to cover before closing the lid. You want want to disassemble ur laptop completely to replace the screen
    . bettr be careful
     
    vicky6672, Feb 27, 2012
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  13. Voodooi

    Voodooi AFK for a while...

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    As mentioned in the other screen thread, a microfiber cloth between the keys/screen when closing the lid is almost a requirement for gaming laptops that travel.

    ShagyMac is what I recommend (15.6"+).

    This will guarantee no scratches on your screen when traveling.
     
    Voodooi, Feb 27, 2012
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