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    Left palm rest worn out on m860tu

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by dresdenteddy, Feb 11, 2009.

  1. dresdenteddy

    dresdenteddy Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi,

    today I realized that my left palm rest shows a white spot like it is worn out. Strange, since my lappi is quite new (4 month). Is it possible to "clean" it and make it look shiny again?
     
  2. Gophn

    Gophn NBR Resident Assistant

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    we have this kind of thread once every few months.

    you can try to clean it, some have had success using orange/citrus-based cleaners

    here is one of my posts about this:

    As for palm stains...

    1) If you type correctly, your palms should not even touch or wear out that area. I play games and my palm never touches the casing. So my notebook is still mint.

    2) you can get a palm gel pad or clear plastic layer (if you know you are going to rest your palm) if you want to make sure to not wear out your casing.

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    Here ya go. :D

    From: Ergonomics: Cumulative Trauma Disorders

    While typing, it is best not to rest your wrists, and they should not be bent up, down, or to the side. This may be easier if the back edge of the keyboard is tilted down slightly, away from you. The knuckle, wrist, and top of forearm should form a straight line. Wrist supports or rests give you a place to rest your hands only when pausing from typing, not while you are typing (or gaming).

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  3. dresdenteddy

    dresdenteddy Notebook Enthusiast

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    hmm yeah, but it seems that the finish is not of good quality :(
     
  4. JGRiopel852

    JGRiopel852 Notebook Consultant

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    you could get your palm rest painted black then put a clear skin on it.

    If your type carpol tunnel style like me your bound to have the palm rest wear out.
     
  5. dresdenteddy

    dresdenteddy Notebook Enthusiast

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    You guys know if it is possible to buy an extra top cover (aluminium sheet)? But its probably difficult to replace it.
     
  6. Gophn

    Gophn NBR Resident Assistant

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    the easiest and most unnoticeable way is to get something like the invisible screen protectors for PDAs and place it over the palm rest area.

    look towards the invisibleSHIELD (or similar products).
     
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    dresdenteddy Notebook Enthusiast

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    ok, but if I already have a spot it wont make it disappear, right?
     
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    cHek Notebook Enthusiast

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    This De-Solv-it stuff works great at work but I haven't used it on my laptop yet. It melts away petroleum jelly no problem and its safe.

    http://www.orange-sol.com/household/index.html

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