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    Asus g53sw-n1 rubberized paint ?

    Discussion in 'ASUS Gaming Notebook Forum' started by pantresazer, Feb 2, 2012.

  1. pantresazer

    pantresazer Notebook Consultant

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    Hey I have a quick question I have had my g53sw for about 4 months and I have noticed minor rubberized paint peeling on the cover lid corners. I am a little worried as I have babied the laptop would this be covered under warranty or accidental protection? Could it be replaced or is it a common problem it's not major peeling and I have to look hard but still I paid 749.99 for it a while back so I expect top notch build quality.

    Guess I'm the only one with this problem lol
     
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  2. tijo

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    Well, that paint will start to chip at the corners due to normal wear and tear, i mean after over a year and a half, mine does too. I can't remember if it did so 4 months after i got the laptop. If you carry the laptop with you often, this will happen more quickly.
     
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  3. JayBGamer

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    mine is going on a year with no chipping. Mine travels with me about 1 a week. if it chips i say RMA.
     
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  4. pantresazer

    pantresazer Notebook Consultant

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    Thinking about just selling it and getting an Alienware aren't they made out of aluminum like MacBooks?
     
    pantresazer, Feb 2, 2012
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  5. Catzoo

    Catzoo Notebook Evangelist

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    Do your problem look like this ?

    ImageShack Album - 3 images

    I got the same thing after only 2-3 travels ... Do you use the Asus Bag that comes with the laptop ? I'm pretty sure that this bag destroy my laptop ..

    Same case as you , don't want to wait like 4-8 week to get a new paint on my laptop ...
     
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  6. JayBGamer

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    I thought plastic, but that could just be from the ones I have seen.
     
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  7. Catzoo

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    BTW , alienware are way more resistant , my M11X is always with me and is brand new ...

    Asus , 2 moves ultra protected : used.

    Alienware , +500 moves in a normal bag : brand new.

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    Another element that adds on the long list that " why is Alienware 500€ more for the exact same configuration " ... Look , keyboard , resistance etc.. etc ..
     
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  8. pantresazer

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    Yeah it looks similar to the first pic are ypu going rma it?
     
    pantresazer, Feb 2, 2012
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