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    Y510P Fingerprint Problem

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Audi, Feb 6, 2014.

  1. Audi

    Audi Notebook Enthusiast

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    As we've all experienced, Y510p case is fingerprint-magnet. As soon as I handled mine, I would leave marks on the surface. With Optimus feature, I carry it around more often. So, it became dirty-looked old notebook in very short time. I tried to clean the surface from time to time. But, having to clean it so often defeated the purpose of using notebook.

    I finally put on the top cover a matte translucent skin, which make the surface look much darker. It does not pick up any fingerprint but also does not look as nice as the original surface. I can now handle it without much concerns.

    I am still looking for better/ nicer skin. There is carbon-fiber style skin for Y510p on the eBay. Has anyone tried it?

    How do you deal with the fingerprint problem?
     
    Audi, Feb 6, 2014
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  2. Jobine

    Jobine Notebook Prophet

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    I'm lazy so i don't clean mine :p
     
    Jobine, Feb 6, 2014
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  3. cycro27

    cycro27 Notebook Guru

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    Where did you get the matte clear skin?
     
    cycro27, Feb 7, 2014
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  4. Audi

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    I got a translucent (not clear) film from a local IT shop near my place. It was cut to fit the cover shell and then shrink-wrapped by hot air from drier.
     
    Audi, Feb 7, 2014
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  5. cycro27

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    Ahh understood, thank you. I've seen the carbon fiber one on eBay. It looks of high quality, but is a bit too showy for my tastes.
     
    cycro27, Feb 7, 2014
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  6. Audi

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    I will give the eBay skin a try and update with some pictures.
     
    Audi, Feb 7, 2014
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    Isopropyl Alcohol + Microfiber cloth (or regular towel). Takes it off easily
     
    xskyline, Feb 18, 2014
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