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    m14x a fingerprint magnet or is it just me?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 14 and M14x' started by TheJoker7030, Dec 5, 2011.

  1. TheJoker7030

    TheJoker7030 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I washed my hands well each time I use the 14x and still it seems like my fingerprints are all over my keyboard, touch-pad, and palm rest, anyone else experiences this, also what is the best way to clean it without damaging the 14x? thanks
     
    TheJoker7030, Dec 5, 2011
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  2. Shazzbozz

    Shazzbozz Notebook Consultant

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    ROFL, your skin still has oils in it, that's where your prints come from, washing them doesn't stop that.

    I just use lcd cleaner to wipe my down, which is just ionized water, and I do so with a microfiber cloth.
     
    Shazzbozz, Dec 5, 2011
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    CGSDR Alien Master Race

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    You're not the only one, me myself's a oily skin person, even on a chrome or matte surface, it will still have my fingerprint on it, it is unavoidable, but like Shazzbozz said, it can be prevent by washing your hand very very very regularly, or maybe you can use some foam or cream to reduce the oil (ask you nearest pharmacy about it, because it is not allow to discuss here).

    I use Dusting Cloth to clean the screen and the keyboard, because it is very effective since that cloth is also dust-attractive.
     
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    TheMadMan Notebook Geek

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    Out of all the laptops that I've ever owned the M14x seems to attract, not only fingerprints, but quite a lot of dust and 'moisture' on the screen. I don't know if it's because the screen has a finish on it but I'm regularly having to wipe the screen.

    I'm not to sure what the 'moisture' is either! Looks like little bits of spit!
     
    TheMadMan, Dec 5, 2011
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