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    Corroded palmrest...HELP

    Discussion in 'Notebook Cosmetic Modifications and Custom Builds' started by xtraviolent, Jul 8, 2008.

  1. xtraviolent

    xtraviolent Newbie

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    Hello, I have an Asus laptop (A8J IIRC) that has a nasty looking discolourisation on the left palm rest. When I first saw it I thought it was some sort of smudge and gave it a wipe with some soapy water and tissue. To my surprise, it actually got worse and noticed the painting was coming off it when I lightly scratched it with my fingernail...I suspect a sweaty session of gaming a few days ago may have caused this.

    I now have a really bad looking palmrest and the more I see it, the more I am annoyed by it.
    What are my options to have this problem resolved? Is it possible to change the palm rest? Do I need to paint over it? Or should I just get a sticker and cover it over?

    I can post the picture if you need to see it, once I get home.
    Appreciate your feedback. Thanks.
     
    xtraviolent, Jul 8, 2008
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  2. boypogi

    boypogi Man Beast

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    we have almost the same laptop (a8j). my touchpad is looking very bad and my palmrest too. luckily, the top case of my laptop has a crack so the entire chassis of my laptop including the palmrest got replaced.
     
    boypogi, Jul 8, 2008
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  3. nizzy1115

    nizzy1115 Notebook Prophet

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    You should be able to replace the palm rest plastics. Otherwise sand off the old paint and paint it again.
     
    nizzy1115, Jul 8, 2008
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  4. BHD

    BHD Notebook Deity

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    it's probably not worth your time or your money. just get a black or glossy finish notebook next time.
     
    BHD, Jul 8, 2008
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  5. nizzy1115

    nizzy1115 Notebook Prophet

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    Exactly. Vostros ftw :)
     
    nizzy1115, Jul 8, 2008
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