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June 29th, 2023 21:00
Paint rubbed off on my Latitude E6420
I have been using my laptop for over 3 years, but the BIOS states it was manufactured 2012. I got it refurbished. The paint has completely rubbed off in one area, and I am not sure how it happened or how to cover it back up. Is it necessary to have the weird sticky paint? I have attached an image.
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ejn63
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June 30th, 2023 05:00
Given that the system is between 11-12 years old, it's simple wear and tear.
You can either cover it with a sticker, Con-tact, etc. or replace the palmrest. Before buying parts, compare the cost of a newer system -- this one doesn't have much value in it, and you can likely find one several years newer for little cost.
$20 or so to replace the base assembly.
https://notebookparts.com/products/dell-latitude-e6420-palmrest-and-touchpad-08x6fv-8x6fv?gclid=CjwKCAjw-vmkBhBMEiwAlrMeFy5Q8VtnlfKE7KM9c3XLATZvf9wck1tzGY7rK4FOPZ7krLgCOslwVhoCynwQAvD_BwE
therealjerry64
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July 2nd, 2023 16:00
Thank you! I set you as the solution, and I do think I might either try a replacement or a sticker. It's more fun to tinker with it for me than it would be to buy a new one.