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    XPS M1530 mods?

    Discussion in 'Notebook Cosmetic Modifications and Custom Builds' started by fukngroovn, Oct 24, 2009.

  1. fukngroovn

    fukngroovn Newbie

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    I have had an XPS M1530 for close to 2 years now and I am getting bored with it. I would love to upgrade to a Studio XPS 16 but I am a college student and just don't have the money for that. What have you all done to your M1530s? I was thinking about buying a Vostro 1500 black keyboard for it and then painting all of the silver gloss black.
     
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    mystery905 Notebook Deity

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    The Vostro 1400 keyboard sounds like a great idea. I did that with my former m1330. Not only does it look better, but the feel is better with no flex whatsoever.

    Instead of painting you may want to consider a nice leather/carbon/wood skin from:

    http://www.sgpstore.com/index.php/cPath/23_60
     
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    fukngroovn Newbie

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    thanks for the link, would definitely be much easier then painting
     
    fukngroovn, Oct 26, 2009
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    I've had the Dell XPS M1530 for a year as well but I haven't done much to it

    I'm trying to switch it with an Asus G51/G60, Alienware M15x, Dell Studio XPS 16, HP Envy 15 or Sager NP8690 since my brother also wants it
     
    Consecrated, Oct 29, 2009
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