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    Ink on the LCD Cover

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by DDD08, Oct 15, 2007.

  1. DDD08

    DDD08 Notebook Enthusiast

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    hey i have a new Dell Inspiron 1520.... its my first notebook and i love it...

    my lil bro got a pen mark on the Red LCD Cover... its from a ball point pen... anyone has any idea how to get rid of it as it has been disturbing me... thanx
     
    DDD08, Oct 15, 2007
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    you could try cleaning with some of those inexpensive screen wipes.
     
    danny2001, Oct 15, 2007
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    If the screen wipes work, let us know.
    Someone used a ball point pen on the yellow demo lid at the Dell kiosk, and they seemed to think it was permanent.
     
    chelet, Oct 15, 2007
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  4. Khris

    Khris Yes I am better than you!

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    I'd get rid of the little brother first, then worry about the pen mark! :)
     
    Khris, Oct 16, 2007
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    DDD08 Notebook Enthusiast

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    well.. i've tried screen wipes.. tried 100% alcohol solutions... tried a lil liquid detergent... damn thing seems to be permanent... any more ideas...

    as far as getting rid of the brother goes... if only life was that easy.
     
    DDD08, Oct 16, 2007
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    Khris Yes I am better than you!

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    As a last resort, you could try a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser.

    Personally I would never bring one anywhere near my laptop as I find them to be on the harsh side. Having said that however, they do work to remove marks which other cleaners have issues with.
     
    Khris, Oct 16, 2007
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    Well we dont get those here.. and if it has chlorine or stuff like that it wud def damage the surface.... athnx anyways.
     
    DDD08, Oct 16, 2007
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    try some WD-40, then use alcohol to get the greasyness out, WD-40 is magical.
     
    bsang, Oct 16, 2007
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    don't they sell the colored lids on Dell.com for like $35 now???
     
    SoMuch2S@y, Oct 16, 2007
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    Thats a very easy fix - Complete Care.
     
    sccpu3d, Oct 16, 2007
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    is is covered in complete cover... coz i have that... cud i request for a new one... dont wanna pay the $35.
     
    DDD08, Oct 17, 2007
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    Care to have a link to where it sell for $35? I also have very small blackish mark on my ruby red cover 1420. I think it's from a pen. I tried to use car wax (I remembered I used wax to get rid of some stain my my car's paint before), but not working...

    Again, care to point out where I can get it for $35?
     
    lizard123, Oct 17, 2007
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  13. steveeb

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    Go here to Dell Parts & Accessories and just put in your model or service tag #. You should be able to find it from there.

    Edit: Hmmmm. I find them for the 1520 here, but nothing's coming up for the 1420
     
    steveeb, Oct 17, 2007
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    Dell C.A. Company Representative

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    Hello,

    This is Richard from Dell's Online Community Outreach. Actually, the Complete Care warranty does not cover this type situation as it was not an accident.

    Now, how to get the ink mark off the case? Technically, there are a few solvents like nail polish remover that could remove the ink. But, unfortunately it would probably remove the actual chassis paint as well. Very risky thing to remove the ink as you may cause a bigger blemish on the chassis.

    Regards,

    Richard B
    Dell Online Community Outreach
     
    Dell C.A., Oct 17, 2007
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    man... i've tried every kind of solution to get rid of it... except for harsh ones... but the stain just wont go... i think dell should come up with a way to atleast remove pen marks.
     
    DDD08, Oct 17, 2007
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    Just leave it alone. You don't want to make things worse by trying to get it off.
     
    1138, Oct 17, 2007
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    i just had a dell technician visit me for a little replacement... he said that the ink mark is pretty permanent... if i use something strong it will fade the red color. so i guess i'll stick with it.
     
    DDD08, Oct 19, 2007
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    My 1 year old wrote all over my Pink Flamingo cover while my husband was watching her! HA! Anyway, I used Miracle Cleaner for dry erase surfaces by RoseArt and an eyeglass cloth which did a pretty good job. I also tried Mr Clean sponges, hairspray and baby wipes.
     
    DDH618, Sep 14, 2008
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