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    Custom Made Palm Rests?

    Discussion in 'Notebook Cosmetic Modifications and Custom Builds' started by Necss, Mar 16, 2007.

  1. Necss

    Necss Notebook Consultant

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    I need a Palm rest and am willing to make it myself. It needs to stop sweat getting through and be thin any idea what to use?
     
    Necss, Mar 16, 2007
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    vespoli 402 NBR Reviewer

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    Something like contact paper perhaps?

    You want a cover for a palmrest you already have or do you need an entire new palmrest? If it's the latter, you'd be better off finding a donor laptop.
     
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  3. Necss

    Necss Notebook Consultant

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    nah need complete new palm rest and its a nec laptop
     
    Necss, Mar 16, 2007
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  4. grumpy3b

    grumpy3b Notebook Evangelist

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    just look on eBay for a palm rest for the model laptop you have and replace it? Or even better you might be able to find an entire set of plastics (meaning the whole case) for a reasonable amount.

    I always do that and for the lifetime of my system I never need worry about any part of the case failing as I have backup parts for the each descrete part of the case. It also would give you an extra lid if you wanted to take a whack at painting it or having it done.
     
    grumpy3b, Mar 19, 2007
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    grumpy3b Notebook Evangelist

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    hey I just thought of something...you might try fabricating something out of formica tiles? They come in cool colors, are rock hard AND you can coat them with a sealant. But remember that all sealants will still be porous not matter what. I might be an interesting experiment to go get a few Armstrong Formica tiles and see what you can create...

    Or another option would be to get a small sheet of formica countertop laminate. This might be the easiest solution of all.
     
    grumpy3b, Mar 19, 2007
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