Share some tips of how i can keep Inspiron 1520 in good condition...

Share some tips of how i can keep Inspiron 1520 in good condition...

Like the last laptop i had the palm rest area got worn out and etc and didnt look good.

How can i keep inspiron 1520 in good condition? So it doesnt worn out..and etc

 

You can't really, it's wear and tear, it's to be expected. The wristrests are a part where there is only a few ways to keep it from fading. One is to put a sticker there or some sort of protective layer, two is to have aluminum wristrests.

I've used a 8~ month old D830 and the wristrests were fading really quickly, it's matte finish started to wear off and started to give off a 'glossy' effect. A friend of mine who owns a Macbook has the same problem, it's pretty unavoidable if you use the wristrests alot without any protection, and if its plastic.

Some notebooks have aluminum wristrests, and those for sure will not ever fade, they'll stay the same from day 1 to years later. Another option is to buy clear 'stickers' to put on the wristrest, there are sites and companies that make such items.

 

Thats too bad...

There has to be something that we can do to prevent it.

because if selling after sometime and its not in good condition can be a big problem

 

Don't take it out of the Dell packaging.

But seriously, like coriolis said...if you use it, it is going to show wear at some point. You can take some clear packing tape and cover the section on each side of the touchpad right where the "heel" of your hands lay when you type...that will aid in keeping the paint from wearing....

 

Another way to, not prevent, but to prolong the start of wear is to wash hands frequently, as it is the acids and oils in our skin that penetrates through the plastic and slowly wears away the paint.

 

One thing you can do to keep the wristwrests looking a bit newer is not wear a wristwatch (or bracelet) when typing on the laptop for a long time, especially metal watches. They scratch the hell out of most wristwrests.

 

yea.....resale value is not necessarily something that you often think of with laptops, I mean the only thing I can think of that would help prevent ware and tare is buying the best warranty possible, and just doing some type of damage covered under the warranty right before its up and getting a new one

but one year or two after most laptops are released they are probably only worth 1/3 of the value you paid for them, if they are in peak condition

 

Dont watch too much of the *good stuff* CPU will get too hot

 

I wouldn't think worn plastic on the case would impact the value of a used laptop that much. People looking by a a used machine are looking for value not aesthetics.

I transport my D830 at least to and from work everyday, so keeping it secure and in good condition is important to me. I carry it in a neoprene notebook sleeve and in a solid, padded messenger bag or backpack. For cleaning I use that air can stuff and those notebook screen wet-nap things.

 

Face it... Wear and Tear is almost unpreventable. The packing tape idea gave me and idea... look up the invisible shield ( http://www.shieldzone.com). It is a local company where I am at. Kiosk all over the malls and the mac store where I am at sells them for their iPods. They don't make one for the 1520 but you might be able to just cut it. It is a wonderful product. Looks great if done right. Just takes a steady and and some patients to put it on.

 

ahh! they have stolen my idea!

ROFL

 

You're planning on reselling your laptop? The tech is increasing so rapidly and prices are dropping so fast that you'll be lucky to sell it for a decent price.

In Canada, you can get a new laptop from Dell for $500. Acers sell for about $600, and even Toshiba and HP have entry-level laptops at $700-800. I think most people would rather pay a little more for a warranty and a laptop with new parts.

 

the best way to protect the plastic where your wrist rests when typing is to use material called frisket film. this is commonly the material that you will find on a new electronic item that may have a display. this film protects the display from dust, dirt, etc. also, college art majors use frisket film to protect their work from getting smudged and ruined. any art supply store should carry it and reasonably cheap for a lot of it. i am currently using it on my 1420 and it works very well protecting the plastic. measure and cut carefully and you can cover all the exposed parts with relative ease.

 

I have been thining about this question... I don't know about you but when I type, I don't rest my palms... good way to make your hands hurt after long typing. The only place that my keyboards show the most wear and tear is the space key. My work keyboard has a nice shiny spot on my spacebar. Shows that I have had that keyboard for 4+ years.

 

Also use a keyboard and mouse when possible. I'm gonna look into this frisket film brianj320 is talking about. I currently use a 3M type film on my car(bug splatter and rock damage) that is cut to the make of the car. Thought about using the pieces that I didn't use on my laptop.

 

Can you tell me more about frisket film ....

Or possibly take a picture of your laptop using it on the laptop?

thanks

 

I don't beleive he was asking how to prevent any form of wear and tear what-so-ever, I think what he meant was how can he reduce excessive wear and tear agianst things most people usually take for granted or overlook

1.) The best and most obvious piece of advice I could give of course is that dont treat your notebook like it was a desktop. I wouldnt just leave it on all the time you would with a desktop to like, you know download all night all the time make sure you power it off if you arent really going to use it...

2.) Keep it out of direct sunlight, dont put it near heat sources or leave it in your car (people might steal it as well)

3.) um if you are going to bring it with you or travel with it, get a carrying case to protect it from getting knicked, scuffed or banged up.

4.) I also suggest cleaning it every couple of months to get rid of excess dust.

5.) Dont leave it on the ground, put it on a desk or shelf, and if you want put a cover over it to prevent dust build up (the cover is mainly to keep it look'n pretty)

6.) dont download crap like limewire, toolbars, or other weird crap like that

7.) Get an anti virus, just not McAffe; which is the biggest piece of crap out there ><;;

I know a lot of this is common knowledge/sence, but sometimes people overlook them are arent "in the know" so these are just a few things that might help. I you already knew these, then your good to go!

 

Good advise.

But i still use my laptop alot and i know its going to wear soon, so how can i prevent it?

 

Frisket Film http://www.dickblick.com/zz252/00/

 

i had some friends over and all of them used my brand new 1520 with their greasy hands. now the keyboard and area aronud it feel a bit nasty. whats the best way to clean them?

 

With the tears of your buddies after you give them a beating for greasing up your 1520. heh just kidding...you could use those chlorox wipes, they do a good job, they will leave it feeling like new again.

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yeah thats what i use, not the clorox but the Lysol ones, and it really does make it look like new again. I use them on everything!

 

ah i shall try those. disinfectiong would be smart since keyboards are totally gemr ifnested.

 

Your friends or your keyboard?

 

I just recieved my 1520 today

Ok, so is there anyother way to protect the palm rest without the use of frisket film?

 

what is wrong with limewire? just curious to hear your thoughts.