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    friction reducing touchpad film

    Discussion in 'Notebook Cosmetic Modifications and Custom Builds' started by eljusticiero67, Sep 19, 2010.

  1. eljusticiero67

    eljusticiero67 Notebook Enthusiast

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    does anyone know of any kinds of film that reduce the friction on your touchpad? my finger constantly gets stuck and then suddenly jumps forward as im gliding my finger along the touchpad. it annoys the crap out of me.

    i have some generic protective film for lcd screens on older ipods and camera lcds, but they actually have more friction...

    just wondering if there is something specifically advertised as low friction.
     
    eljusticiero67, Sep 19, 2010
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  2. namaiki

    namaiki "basically rocks" Super Moderator

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    Eat some oily chips. Works for me. (I, however, wouldn't mind a such pad/film as the touchpad on of my laptops is wearing down)
     
    namaiki, Sep 19, 2010
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  3. Texanman

    Texanman Master of all things Cake

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    you might be able to get some cheap china made screen protector off amazon for a 4in ish phone and then on them you have the layer of plastic you peel off to stick it down but leave the top layer on that way its smooth.... just a thought
     
    Texanman, Sep 22, 2010
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  4. thundernet

    thundernet Notebook Deity

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    Clean it with this little fabric they give you when you buy a TV or a moniror.Wet it and then squeze it to the point of being almost dry and do your touchpad.I don't know why or how but it works great and it takes a long time to get sticky again.
    PS.If it fails take namaiki"s advice.Oily chips>never fails.
     
    thundernet, Sep 23, 2010
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  5. timtravel42

    timtravel42 Notebook Virtuoso

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    timtravel42, Sep 24, 2010
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