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    Laptop screen protection

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by aigle, Mar 8, 2006.

  1. aigle

    aigle Notebook Consultant

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    When you buy a new laptop, there is a soft paper like material kept between the laptop screen and keyboard. Should I continue to use it or no need. I read somewhere that keyboard keys can put permanent marks on screen, don,t know it,s true or not?
     
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    USAFdude02 NBR Reviewer & Deity NBR Reviewer

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    They can if it is a raised keyboard. I can't think of any laptops out now that have those issues.

    I have heard that if you put pressure on the center of the screen you can do it with almost any laptop, depending on the build. The only other way I can think of is shutting the LCD too hard. Not really something I would worry about too much.
     
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  3. miner

    miner Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    As USAFdude mentioned, they help in cases where the screen tends to rub against the keyboard. Most laptops dont need it. I think a couple of Averatecs had this issue.

    Keep it or throw it depending on whether the screen touches the keyboard or not.
     
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    Jenson Notebook Evangelist NBR Reviewer

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    Yeah, my old Satellite 5005 had some marks on the screen where the keys touched the lcd a few times, it didn't ruin anything, but it sure made it distracting. That was due to flex in the lcd cover.

    Matt
     
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    scoot1212 Notebook Consultant

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    I just got a screen protector from http://www.shaggymac.com/ ($12.95) for my msi 1029. i travel with my 1029 a lot and I was starting to see keyboard marks on the lcd. It's the best $12.95 I have ever spent on a laptop part. I wish I had one of these when I had my thinkpad t41. It makes closing the lid a little bit harder but well worth it. I hate keyboard marks on my screen.
    Scott
     
    scoot1212, Mar 9, 2006
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