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    NP700Z5C Keyboard Marks on Screen?

    Discussion in 'Samsung' started by Titan8883, Jun 28, 2012.

  1. Titan8883

    Titan8883 Newbie

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    Hi everyone,

    I tried searching on this, but the search function just kept throwing errors. Anyway, I am the proud owner of a new NP700Z5C. I have used it for a few days now and have noticed that the keys seem to mark the middle of the screen a bit during storage.

    Is this to be expected? I know other laptops in the past have had issues with this, maybe I need to store it differently? Right now it is in a neoprene case at the back of my timbuk2 bag.

    If this is fairly common, how do you guys deal with it? Screen protectors?

    Thanks in advance.
     
    Titan8883, Jun 28, 2012
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  2. John Ratsey

    John Ratsey Moderately inquisitive Super Moderator

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    I've had this happen on some other notebooks if they don't have big enough rubber pads to keep the screen away from the keyboard when compressed. Try putting a sheet of paper on the keyboard before you close the lid.

    John
     
    John Ratsey, Jun 28, 2012
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    BaggyBizzle Notebook Geek

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    Ive had this happen on my Series 7 Gamer and the marks are scratches in the shape of the keys. :mad:

    I like John said have put some of the packaging sleeve the computer came in inbetween.
     
    BaggyBizzle, Jun 29, 2012
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    Ephelant Notebook Consultant

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    I've noticed the same with my NP700Z5A. No scratches but smudges from finger dirt accumulating on the keyboard and then transferring to the screen when closed. Nothing a quick wipe doesn't fix though.
     
    Ephelant, Jun 29, 2012
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  5. Titan8883

    Titan8883 Newbie

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    Ok, thanks for the info. My last laptop was a 17" clunker that I didn't carry around much, just wanted to make sure my lid wasn't bent or something.
     
    Titan8883, Jun 30, 2012
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