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    W500, X300 trackpoint touching the screen?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Bashar, Jan 8, 2009.

  1. Bashar

    Bashar Notebook Evangelist

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    i was not believing those posters that says the trackpoint touches the screen bycause my told A31, T42P wasn't!

    but now i just realized they do :(

    WHY LENOVO WHY !!

    i hate people putting their fingers on my L220x or my LCDs now i have to clean the monitor EVERYtime i startup my laptop because the trackpoint touches my screen ?!

    i'm afraid that it will mark permanently from the opening and closing the screen ?!
     
    Bashar, Jan 8, 2009
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  2. Arki

    Arki Super Moderator

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    I have a T61 where my TrackPoint touched my screen when closed, but only enough to leave a slight mark. That was for only a couple months when I received the system. Now I don't get it anymore for some reason. I guess I'm trying to say that eventually, it may stop. If not, you can always slide a piece of cloth on the pointing stick before closing.
     
    Arki, Jan 8, 2009
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  3. MastahRiz

    MastahRiz Notebook Evangelist

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    doesn't happen on my W500. Built around 12/20/08
     
    MastahRiz, Jan 8, 2009
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  4. chupacabras

    chupacabras Notebook Consultant

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    Try a LCD cleaning spray and microfiber cloth and it should fairly easily remove the mark.
     
    chupacabras, Jan 9, 2009
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  5. lengendnr

    lengendnr Notebook Geek

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    There are 3 types of trackpoints.
    One is the dome type, one is also the dome type but a bit furry and the last one is the crown type.

    Maybe you can do a search on eBay.. You can have a look.

    I think the crown type will protude a bit taller.. But hey, I like to use this, more easy to use.. :D
     
    lengendnr, Jan 9, 2009
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