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    M17x R3 Screen Scratches

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Arseassin, May 13, 2011.

  1. Arseassin

    Arseassin Notebook Guru

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    Hey guys, I've had my r3 for about a month or so now used almost exclusively for the last few weeks of classes and finals, and a little bit of gaming.

    Aside from the very annoying issue with the control bar (changing volume etc) minimizing every game or full screen application thanks to the poorly implemented OSD, and the very cheaply designed and poor quality rubber coating over the laptop, there is one issue that I'm contemplating returning/exchanging over.

    The plastic shield that I'm guessing is a screen protector, is covered with dozens of mini scratches and blemishes, all throughout the screen, and I've even noticed that the portion of the screen that closes on top of the volume control bar is not only covered with dozens of scratches, the paint itself on the metal near the control bar is also scratched off in dozens of places.

    Apparently the screen protector isn't recessed enough to keep it from riding against the keyboard at all times, so any form of dust particles or debris that find their way in there will permanently blemish the screen..

    Has anyone else, who actually uses this laptop as a daily use laptop for school/work not just a desktop replacement, had this issue?

    I'm really trying to see whether I should get a replacement, or if I should just send it back and wait on a new g73 that isn't plagued with design issues.
     
    Arseassin, May 13, 2011
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  2. zergslayer69

    zergslayer69 Liquid Hz

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    Strange, my keyboard has a buldge and yet I haven't noticed any scratches on the screen. Then again I haven't actually looked.
     
    zergslayer69, May 13, 2011
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  3. Arseassin

    Arseassin Notebook Guru

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    I havent noticed any keyboard issues as of yet, as a matter of fact I'm quite satisfied with my keyboard as I've already typed over 40 pages of essay's on it and it seems much more accurate than that of my previous laptop - G73SW
     
    Arseassin, May 13, 2011
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  4. LVNeptune

    LVNeptune Notebook Virtuoso

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    Most laptop keyboards scratch/damage screens. It's recommended to keep a felt cloth to keep them separate...

    Just have them come out and swap the top panel
     
    LVNeptune, May 14, 2011
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  5. Arseassin

    Arseassin Notebook Guru

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    Ok thanks Neptune.

    TBH this is the first laptop I've ever owned unless you count the g73SW I had for 16 days before they recalled it for the sandy bridge 1st gen issue.
     
    Arseassin, May 14, 2011
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  6. ECKS

    ECKS Notebook Prophet

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    When you say screen protector, whatcha talkin about, Willis? Mine didn't come with one?!?
     
    ECKS, May 15, 2011
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