M1530 Keyboard hits screen while in backpack

I have seen some posts/threads about the keyboard hitting the screen. Mine didn't until I started packing it in the backpack which was quite full. I noticed yesterday there were scuffs in the middle of the screen which wiped off. I was putting the thin flim that it was packed with, but got lazy the past 3 times. So now, I will put that thin flim in-between the screen & keyboard when packing it from now on. That seems to solve that problem.... a slight hassel. BUT it shouldn't happen at all.
I will have to add this in my review that is in my sig.

 

When you over stuff your backpack of course the laptop will "compress" more. Just carry the laptop separately next time with it's included case. Next time you might have a cracked screen instead!

 

You have a valid point. Maybe I'll just leave some stuff home or pack my camera gear separately. Or do like you say, carry the notebook by itself in it's sleeve.... even though that is a hassel.

 

A lot of laptops have very little clearance between the keyboard and the screen so that the screen is contacted if the laptop is compressed in a backpack or briefcase. My Thinkpad X60 does this. So I ordered a Shaggymac screen protector for the Thinkpad and the M1530, which I always use when transporting them.

 

Possibly try adding some of those clear rubber door-stops from kitchen cabinets strategically around the screen?

 

u know the laptop came with thin layer of plastic(?) that was between keyboard and screen..u can use that...

 

Easiest and cheapest solution everyone can use...stick a piece of computer paper on the keyboard before you shut the lid.

 

so will this happen if i put it in a backpack that isnt stuffed?

 

Depends if the top of the lcd gets compressed at all.

 

You should check out lappymats.com or shaggymac.com, or radtech.us. They all carry these LCD screen protectors which are basically pieces of ultramicro fiber clothes. Definetly worth the 12-14 bucks that it costs.

P.S. You can use them as a microfiber cleaning cloth as well...

 

maybe a protector between the screen and the keyboard that can also bu used as a mouse pad...

 

doesnt the 1530 come with a dust cloth anyways? couldnt u just use that inbetween the keyboard and screen when its closed?

 

Hey imar3l how's it going? Yep, that is what I'm using from now on.

 

just take your xps screen cleaning cloth (that you got with the 1530)- fold it in half - lay it over the keypad area when closing the laptop lid. I do that before I put it in my bag everytime. saves money and my screen.

 

tanx for asking...ive been busy, ihavent been in forum lately..
i have a question 4 u since u know about painting and colors alot..i have apple mighty mouse, i want to color it black, b/c everything i have from laptop,mp3,cell.....are black, it just dsnt fit my setup, how can i color it black? is it possible?

 

Let me see a picture. I painted my mouse:

 

its this one..
http://www.apple.com/mightymouse/
the mouse cover has a very nice feeling and its different from other mouse i saw..i dont know if you can see the texture,..
maybe this would help, if i draw something with marker, i can clean it up with just water...
tanx anyways...

 

Aren't rubber stops on the screen itself to prevent that? Mine has them.

 

Oh... I see it is blue:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000UY3NR8/ref=dp_cp_ob_image_1

 

Apparently not.

 

I bought one. It is a waste of money. Seriously, a piece of paper works wonders.

 

I've tried that. I've use the poster type paper.

 

no actualy its white...

 

Yeow! That wouldn't go with white at all! What you go and get an Apple mouse for anyway? Most mice out there are gray/black... so get one!
Here is another pix of that mouse I painted.

 

what kind of color should i use...just spray it?

 

That stinks, I have mine in a backpack right now, I'll have to remember to be more careful.

 

You could try it. where the fingers are all the time might wear over time. Maybe be easier to go get one that is already black w/silver. Lots of them out there!

 

i know, i would get one soon, i got this from my other mac,,it works fine 4me 4now..thought maybe i could play with it,,,

 

You had a MAC
Go for it paint it and get rid of that MAC look!
At least you got smart and got a DELL!

 

yeah right!!! i dont know about smart, but lucky...