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    G73 Inner bottom plastic becomes white

    Discussion in 'ASUS Gaming Notebook Forum' started by nighthaven, Feb 17, 2011.

  1. nighthaven

    nighthaven Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi guys,
    this not a very recent problem, but I find it really annoying when I want to show off my G73.

    The inner bottom plastic plating somehow reacts when I stroke it with cloth in order to clean it. How do I prevent it from becoming "white" ?

    Also, what should I use when I clean it?
     
    nighthaven, Feb 17, 2011
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  2. Xellon

    Xellon Shinobi of the wind

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    the inter bottom plastic? maybe some screenshots would help.
     
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  3. nighthaven

    nighthaven Notebook Enthusiast

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    Basically the inner bottom plating around the touchpad... dunno what it is properly called in english.
     
    nighthaven, Feb 17, 2011
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  4. TallRed

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    Are you referring to the fact that the rubberized surface is tacky and when you wipe it with a cloth lint form the cloth adheres to the surface and it is covered with lint?

    If that is the case, use lint-free cotton cloths (like are used on cars for detailing)... They will not leave behind any lint...
     
    TallRed, Feb 17, 2011
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  5. mite_jan

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    i think he is refering about the plastic around the touchpad (not bellow the laptop)
    yeah i have experienced this too :)
    and i've wiped with the finest towel :)

    probably wrong material
     
    mite_jan, Feb 17, 2011
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  6. DCx

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    ... The metal inside might be reacting, if that's what he's talking about.
     
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  7. mite_jan

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    no no just try to scratch the plastic with your nail
    you see a white trail right
    well that's what he is talking about :)
     
    mite_jan, Feb 17, 2011
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  8. j00zl33t

    j00zl33t Notebook Consultant

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    I know what you're talking about. I think that just happens because of the material its made of. I never really get them, but when I do, I just rub on them with my fingers until its gone.
     
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    A good coffee filter will work too because they are lint free. I used that to clean my G73 besides the screen.
     
    shoe3k, Feb 17, 2011
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  10. nighthaven

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    the funny fact is, it is mostly only visible under proper daylight for some reason - whenever I bring it to school it is very noticeable - however; here at home it is not.
     
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    Yeah this happened to me too, a couple weeks ago I lifted up the screen and I saw what looked like fine white powder near the ROG logo on the right side of the palm rest. I was horrified that it might be permanent, but I took a lint-free cloth and water and rubbed it out. I haven't had any occurrences of this odd phenomenon since.
     
    CaliHeat, Feb 17, 2011
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