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    What is the Dell Inspiron Case made out of?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Homer_Jay_Thompson, Apr 1, 2007.

  1. Homer_Jay_Thompson

    Homer_Jay_Thompson blathering blatherskite

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    Is it made out of plastic or metal?
     
    Homer_Jay_Thompson, Apr 1, 2007
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  2. Ur ex-wife

    Ur ex-wife Notebook Consultant

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    plastic! nice and un-heat conducting

    but, it keeps its cool, just beware when you are playing intensive games and its on your lap...playing 2141 (ya its not that intensive but still... lol ) my processor (T5500) went to 74*C...using the bios to control the temp. however i like to use I8kfanGUI to control the fan myself depending what im doing. when i use I8kfanGUI the temp stays under 65*C

    thought the case wont hurt you, infact it is a nice warm feeling, yes NICE well, to me...lol
     
    Ur ex-wife, Apr 1, 2007
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  3. Lysander

    Lysander AFK, raid time.

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    9 parts love, 1 part plastic.
     
    Lysander, Apr 1, 2007
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  4. DyeLikeAStar

    DyeLikeAStar Newbie

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    do you guys have any idea on how to get permenant marker off the colored part of the case on top? :confused: :( I've tried everything and it hasnt been work, helpful hints would be nice :D
     
    DyeLikeAStar, Jan 31, 2008
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  5. Schmitty

    Schmitty Notebook Consultant

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    Sandpaper....

    but seriously....try rubbing alcohol or, if you can get it, acetone (nail-polish remover is weaker, but contains acetone)...but beware, there is always a chance that these could hurt the finish....so just try a little to start.

    if that doesn't work, then consider my first suggestion... :p
     
    Schmitty, Jan 31, 2008
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  6. crash

    crash NBR Assassin

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    IPA (Isopropyl alcohol), AKA rubbing alcohol, should do the trick. Hopefully it doesn't dissolve off the paint though...

    If that doesn't work, I know methanol removes permanent marker, but that's even harsher.

    Very, very fine sandpaper...
     
    crash, Jan 31, 2008
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  7. nizzy1115

    nizzy1115 Notebook Prophet

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    I find a normal soft eraser able to remove permanent marker from plastics.
     
    nizzy1115, Jan 31, 2008
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  8. swarmer

    swarmer beep beep

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    Your E1505 does have plastic casing... but not the newer 1420/1525/1720 models.

    EDIT: Uh, ok, I saw the 1525 (actually the 1526) today at Best Buy... it's actually plastic. The 1420 is something different though... I think it's metal.
     
    swarmer, Jan 31, 2008
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