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    Inspiron Paint

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by kkl1014, Sep 30, 2007.

  1. kkl1014

    kkl1014 Notebook Consultant

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    The paint on the corner of my Inspiron 1420 has started chipping. However, it's not the green paint itself, but rather the microsatin finish. At the edge of the chipping, there seems to be a "rust" color. This is also present along all the edges of the lid.

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    My question is if other Inspiron owners have experienced this.
     
    kkl1014, Sep 30, 2007
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  2. JellyGeo

    JellyGeo Notebook Evangelist

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    Ouch - Sorry to see the damage. I've reallly been thinking about a 1420 especiallly since Computer Shopper gave it an 8.4 rating - but this doesn't look good at all!
     
    JellyGeo, Sep 30, 2007
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  3. Gunner

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    I don't have this problem. Do you carry your 1420 with you a lot? It might have just gotten scratched, etc.

    JellyGeo, I would really recommend the 1420. It's a sweeeeet laptop.
     
    Gunner, Sep 30, 2007
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  4. sleey0

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    What are you using to clean/wipe off the lid?
     
    sleey0, Sep 30, 2007
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    this never happened to my laptop.must be due to scratches
     
    manu251125, Sep 30, 2007
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  6. Gunner

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    I just use one of my shirts, but you're probably asking the other guy.
     
    Gunner, Sep 30, 2007
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  7. sleey0

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    Yeah, I am asking the OP....
     
    sleey0, Sep 30, 2007
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    if you have any warranty dell might replace your lid. you should try
     
    chesieofdarock, Sep 30, 2007
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    I haven't wiped the lid.
     
    kkl1014, Oct 1, 2007
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    Liquidx Notebook Evangelist

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    I have had the same issue on my yellow 1520. Not on the front edge like yours but the back, which really surprises me. Does anyone know if this is covered under warranty?
     
    Liquidx, Oct 1, 2007
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    ive seen 2 of these do the same my sis and my bil both have 1520's and both of them are doing the same.... just fyi. they called dell but they want them to be sent in to the depot so they said forget it. yes dell will cover it and if you have in home they will fix them by sending out a new lid..
     
    zfactor, Oct 1, 2007
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  13. Liquidx

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    well with that being said, I will just wait until near the end of my warranty and send it in then. I didn't get any kind of an extended warranty or anything, so I only want to have to do it once, hopefully by waiting they will have improved the paint process to last longer. Thanks Zfactor for the info.
     
    Liquidx, Oct 1, 2007
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