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    Precision keyboard & smudges on screen

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by dvorak22, Jul 15, 2012.

  1. dvorak22

    dvorak22 Newbie

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    I've got two machines with the new precision keyboard (T430 & T530) and I noticed that the screens on both machines have got a lot of fingerprints and smudges on them - although I do not touch the screens at all. I can only assume this is due to the new keyboard as I never had this issue with my previous Thinkpads.

    Did anyone else notice this?
     
    dvorak22, Jul 15, 2012
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  2. MidnightSun

    MidnightSun Emodicon

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    I've seen this happen on the old keyboard style as well: when more pressure is applied to the lid, the screen does make some contact with the keys and you get the oil smudges. I don't have one of the Tx30 Thinkpads, but perhaps the new keys are slightly higher and make contact with less pressure?
     
    MidnightSun, Jul 16, 2012
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