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    Dirt/Dust under Screen!

    Discussion in 'Alienware M15x' started by katzenfutter, Apr 11, 2017.

  1. katzenfutter

    katzenfutter Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi!
    My Alienware has some dirt/dust inside the screen that really bothers me. When something is displayed, it isn't that bad but i still know it is there ;)
    Is there an easy way to get rid of that? I don't want to buy a new display or something...

    (the right corner of the display is most affected from dust)
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    thank you guys! :D
     
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  2. kosti

    kosti Notebook Virtuoso

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    Unfortunately the screen cover is not perfectly sealed and dust can get in. Another issue I noticed is the black foamy double-sided tape that holds the screen cover starts to break up from aging and parts of it can cling to the screen cover as well.

    I tried fixing this on mine by removing the cover and cleaning it but after I put it back on, there was still lots of dust present from handling. Removing that cover is not easy either because the tape used is really strong.

    Not much you can do I'm afraid. Even new panels may have some dust under the screen cover if you look close enough and it really seems like a waste to replace a good panel because of dust. Best thing to do is try to ignore it.
     
  3. katzenfutter

    katzenfutter Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thank you @kosti!
    As you said: I try to ignore it ;)