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    Fixing Scratched Screen

    Discussion in 'HP' started by DerRelient, Jan 1, 2011.

  1. DerRelient

    DerRelient Newbie

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    So last night I dropped a especially heavy and abrasive object on my Envy 14 and my screen has a few not-so-minor scratches on it.

    I tried rubbing an eraser on it and it got rid of some of the smaller scratches but the deep ones are still in there, dead center on my screen.

    I was thinking of trying to use Brasso metal polisher, but I read that it'd just make things worse. Is that right?

    I don't want to send in for warranty because first, I'm not sure it would be covered, and second, I have a Radiance screen and absolutely do NOT want to have to downgrade to a lower resolution. I'd rather just keep the scratches.

    Any suggestions?
     
    DerRelient, Jan 1, 2011
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    2.0 Former NBR Macro-Mod®

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    There's nothing viable you yourself can do at this point. Those deeper scratches are permanent.
     
    2.0, Jan 1, 2011
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  3. whiteonline

    whiteonline Notebook Consultant

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    Agreed. The less you touch transparent plastic, the better.
     
    whiteonline, Jan 2, 2011
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