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    M1530 - cleaning aluminum base

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by metallicviper, Feb 19, 2008.

  1. metallicviper

    metallicviper Newbie

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    Hi,
    does anyone know what i should use to clean the palm rest of my M1530 cuz it tends to discolour a bit and i was wondering what type of cleaning agent would be most appropriate.
    thanks
     
    metallicviper, Feb 19, 2008
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  2. gengerald

    gengerald Technofile Extraordinaire

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    On my lid and base for my Asus with a microfiber cloth and a damp paper towel.
     
    gengerald, Feb 19, 2008
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  3. tumnasgt

    tumnasgt Notebook Evangelist

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    Do you mean the base or the palm rest?
     
    tumnasgt, Feb 19, 2008
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  4. metallicviper

    metallicviper Newbie

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    sorry... i mean the palm rest... thanks
     
    metallicviper, Feb 20, 2008
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  5. j4ck

    j4ck Notebook Guru

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    Microfiber cloths are awesome for cleaning electronics. I use one for my DS, my TV, my iPod and I will use one for my m1530 too!
     
    j4ck, Feb 20, 2008
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  6. Jakpro

    Jakpro Notebook Evangelist

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    A moist cloth should do it.

    If the hand oils and dirt are stubborn, then a little bit of liquid dish soap in the water should do it without hurting the finish. Wipe it with clean moist cloth to get any residue cleaned from the finish.
     
    Jakpro, Feb 20, 2008
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  7. metallicviper

    metallicviper Newbie

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    ok..thanks guys
     
    metallicviper, Feb 20, 2008
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  8. sinstoic

    sinstoic Notebook Deity

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    I wonder what you do that your notebook's palmrest has discolored!
     
    sinstoic, Feb 20, 2008
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  9. metallicviper

    metallicviper Newbie

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    its not rly discoloured..its just that at a certain angle..half of the palm rest looks "wet" and half doesn't.... u really can't tell in general
     
    metallicviper, Feb 21, 2008
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  10. darthsat

    darthsat Notebook Deity

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    I use alcohol wipes on the brushed aluminum palmrest. It does a fantastic job. One firm swipe side-to-side across the palmrest makes it look like new. I then use a microfiber cloth to get rid of any smudges on the keys, touchpad, screen, and lid.
     
    darthsat, Feb 21, 2008
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  11. fullycharged

    fullycharged Notebook Guru

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    last time i cleaned mine i used a kfc wipe, hehe it works
     
    fullycharged, Feb 22, 2008
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