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    XPS M1330 lid discolor

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by yi_shiang, Jun 25, 2009.

  1. yi_shiang

    yi_shiang Notebook Enthusiast

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    hi, my sisters xps is about a year old, and now the lid look likes this.
    she uses it for work everyday, put in and pull out from the included sleeve almost everyday. is that the reason of the discolour? she tried to clean it with light soft damp cloth but doesnot work..

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    any xps users here had the same problem?

    thx
     
    yi_shiang, Jun 25, 2009
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  2. hooligan001

    hooligan001 Notebook Evangelist

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    I believe this may be caused by the fine oil from the hands being absorbed into tiny holes in the matte finish of the paint over time.

    My theory is this:

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    1. Is caused by the right hand reaching up to close the laptop.

    2. 3. And 4. Are the main places to hold/carry /manoeuvre the laptop when it is being taken out of said case or placed at the desk etc.

    To clean this I would recommend first trying with a damp anti static cloth. If this does not work use a VERY LITTLE amount of warm soapy water (dampen the cloth with it) to try and rub it away.

    Let us know how you get on!
     
    hooligan001, Jun 25, 2009
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  3. yi_shiang

    yi_shiang Notebook Enthusiast

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    thanks for the advice!

    any other here had the same problem?
     
    yi_shiang, Jun 26, 2009
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  4. StudioXPS16

    StudioXPS16 Notebook Consultant

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    If you look at any older Lenovo with the matte black finish, you see the same problem. I think you notice it more because of the color.
     
    StudioXPS16, Jun 26, 2009
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  5. Koer

    Koer Notebook Deity

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    i clean my lid with alcohol ( such as the one you can get in a pharmacy) which helps a lot to remove the grease stains, ive had my laptop for a year now and my lif is still in good condition :D

    maybe you could try it, what do you have to loose? its already discolored hehe
     
    Koer, Jun 26, 2009
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