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    is the leather piece on the xps 16 removable?

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by robstahl, Jun 29, 2009.

  1. robstahl

    robstahl Notebook Enthusiast

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    Seems that if it was it would be easy to fabricate a replacement piece with holds/vents for DIY or to have Dell swap in a new vent friendly design. I haven't got my xps 16 yet- Is the consensus that with undervolting and a pad its fine?
    thanks
    rob
     
    robstahl, Jun 29, 2009
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  2. peterf

    peterf Notebook Consultant

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    It is not removable, even if it was, there would be plastic or metal underneath it still blocking the vent.
     
    peterf, Jun 29, 2009
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    sesshomaru Suspended Disbelief!

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    Not removable.. at least not without major effort...
     
    sesshomaru, Jun 30, 2009
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    ImakE Notebook Evangelist

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    The leather is on teh back of the lid, so changing it wont affect air flow at all. If you wanted a DIY project, then you could maybe punch some holes in the bottom plate or drill some extra hole in the end cap.
     
    ImakE, Jun 30, 2009
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