[ltp] appearance modification

[Robert Munro]

Tom Grydeland wrote:
> 
> On Thu, 30 Aug 2001, Markus Alt wrote:
> 
> > Really odd. I've been following this list for quite a while now, but so
> > far I've seen no one who intended to modify the design of his/her
> > ThinkPad! :-)
> 
> Well, I *have* modified the appearance of my ThinkPad.  Not particularly
> beautiful, nor particularly intentionally, but modified it is
> nevertheless.  The "rubbery" surface on the wristrest (where the
> speakers are) on the '600 has been worn off -- piece by piece over the
> last year or so -- and the silvery paint below is being worn away,
> exposing the plastic(?) cabinet underneath.  So from matt black to
> silvery with green spots to silky black in the different exposure zones.
> 
> The plastic doesn't feel as comfortable as the coating did, so if anyone
> knows a way to re-apply the coat, I'd appreciate it.
> 

I believe IBM has been known to replace TP 600 casetops with this
problem.
This was recognized as a materials defect and corrected in the T2x
models.

Anyway - if its uncomfortable for you, it won't hurt to ask.

Robert Munro

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