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    Thinkpad T410 Frequent Trackpad Mark on LCD

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Hydrotoast, Jun 2, 2011.

  1. Hydrotoast

    Hydrotoast Notebook Enthusiast

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    Every now and then while I'm mobile, I open up my thinkpad to see the trackpad outline right at the center of the LCD screen. It's not an indentation but more like dirt marks.

    Is this normal? Should I remove the remove the trackpad cap if it isn't? Do I need a keyboard cover?
     
    Hydrotoast, Jun 2, 2011
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  2. MidnightSun

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    Happens quite frequently, especially if you're putting more pressure on the lid of the Thinkpad. Best way to prevent this is to use a "lower" TrackPoint cover, such as the "eraserhead" one.
     
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  3. Hydrotoast

    Hydrotoast Notebook Enthusiast

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    Will it ever damage my screen or is it fine?
     
    Hydrotoast, Jun 2, 2011
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  4. John Ratsey

    John Ratsey Moderately inquisitive Super Moderator

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    It can cause minor damage to the surface which can be noticeable at certain angles but not when in use. One simple measure to reduce the problem is to place a sheet of paper over the keyboard before closing the computer.

    John
     
    John Ratsey, Jun 3, 2011
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    bogatyr Notebook Evangelist

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    Thanks for the tips, I have the same issue on my W520 and X220
     
    bogatyr, Jun 3, 2011
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    Jesper Juul Notebook Consultant

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    Sometimes it can be an assembly error, it was with my T420. I removed the keyboard and saw that some wires were not where the supposed to be. I taped them up and put them in the right "canal" and that solved it in my case.
     
    Jesper Juul, Jun 3, 2011
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