IBM T42 (2378RAU) issues...

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vliou · #1 Post by **vliou** » Sun May 08, 2005 3:47 pm

Hello,

I really hope somebody can help my probs with the T42. I am rather content w/ the machine. I bought it about a month ago...a couple of days ago, a colleague of mine knocked it off the table (it was about 4-5 feet off the ground). the machine still works! (EXCEPT there's a small crack now on the plastic on the lower left hand corner near the printer port) -->:( I will get that fixed soon.

My issue is this. The cover (lid) of the T42 is really nice and was black. I clean the lid regularly (fingerprints bug me, i know...i'm a little wacko), but the question I have is this. I clean it almost every day, but now the lid is really...sparkly. It seems like a kid went and bought some glitter and put some on my lid...is this usual? Or should it be solid black with no glitter at all? somebody please help! Other than that, MAN, this is one SOLID machine!

admsteiner · #2 Post by **admsteiner** » Sun May 08, 2005 5:15 pm

Mine has a "glittery" look to it as well.

--Adam

pphilipko · #3 Post by **pphilipko** » Sun May 08, 2005 5:25 pm

I have some "glitter" as well, but if it bothers you, you can always smother the lid with ash.

vliou · #4 Post by **vliou** » Tue May 10, 2005 12:26 am

Sorry to bother u guys again...

but the problem is that it's REALLY dense of glittery stuff...is this normal?...

like, if i look straight down, it like...shines...it's sooo dense...

baraider · #5 Post by **baraider** » Tue May 10, 2005 12:35 am

it helps if you can take a picture and post the link to the pic here

vliou · #6 Post by **vliou** » Sun May 15, 2005 12:30 am

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Thinker · #7 Post by **Thinker** » Sun May 15, 2005 1:20 am

vliou,

I took a look at your pictures, and there is nothing unusual about it. My T23 exhibits that same sparkling, as did the X31 that I had for a while. Don't worry about it. It sort of imparts character to your Thinkpad, actually.

By the way, do a favor to yourself and keep that coworker away from the Thinkpad like he is the plague.

Ruben

vliou · #8 Post by **vliou** » Sun May 15, 2005 1:26 am

Hello,

Thanks. I just believe that when i first got it (it was completely black with like 2 sparkles), it looked better...

i thought my lid had like an issue, because it's so heavily glittered...but then again, i'm a freak...

Thinker · #9 Post by **Thinker** » Sun May 15, 2005 1:30 am

I know what you mean. Actually, you will get used to it and come to like it. It makes it look like some sort of carbon composite cover.

Incidentally, when I retire my T23 I have thought about performing a little experiment and stripping the rubberized cover material. Perhaps I will perform some customization after that. Metallic car paint anyone? Mwahahaha!

mlykke · #10 Post by **mlykke** » Sun May 15, 2005 7:06 am

Thinker wrote:Perhaps I will perform some customization after that. Metallic car paint anyone? Mwahahaha!

Im already working on this one

Although i couldnt wait the three years before i retire the new Thinkpad so im just gonna go straight ahead and do it

Mmm...soon i will be the happy owner of a metalic candy apple red Thinkpad T42P - yummy

RS_003 · #11 Post by **RS_003** » Sun May 15, 2005 12:35 pm

that sounds cooooool

Post some pics of it

Thinker · #12 Post by **Thinker** » Sun May 15, 2005 2:00 pm

mlykke wrote:
Thinker wrote:Perhaps I will perform some customization after that. Metallic car paint anyone? Mwahahaha!
Im already working on this one
Although i couldnt wait the three years before i retire the new Thinkpad so im just gonna go straight ahead and do it

Hey,

That sounds great. Would you mind taking pictures of the unit when it is stripped of the rubberized material as well? I am wondering what a naked Thinkpad would look like. I am thinking that it might have some industrialized mechanized steel charm to it, but maybe I'm wrong.

As for the red metallic Thinkpad...You are a madman! Mwaaaahahahaha (Actually, you might find a market for it).

mlykke · #13 Post by **mlykke** » Sun May 15, 2005 2:32 pm

Thinker wrote: Hey,

That sounds great. Would you mind taking pictures of the unit when it is stripped of the rubberized material as well? I am wondering what a naked Thinkpad would look like. I am thinking that it might have some industrialized mechanized steel charm to it, but maybe I'm wrong.

As for the red metallic Thinkpad...You are a madman! Mwaaaahahahaha (Actually, you might find a market for it).

Hehe - Well i needed to find something interesting to do with it, and it's not quite the ultimate laptop before i get something done about the rather plain black color

But sure i'll post some pictures. First of all i need to get my hands on some paint and second i need to learn how to use a pro. paintsystem. Good thing i know i painter who can help me with this.

So expect it to be a couple of weeks before the final result. Also expect me to use my current Dell as a testsubject before i give the Thinkpad a makeover.

I was actually planning on offering this as a service to the people who are interested. And if all goes well i have plans on... Naah wait a minute - Im not gonna tell. You'll just have to wait and see, but it'll be cool

vliou · #14 Post by **vliou** » Tue May 24, 2005 12:09 am

Sorry to revive this old topic...

Some guy said on another forum that it's b/c the lid (which is composed of magnesium) is starting to deteriorate. The "sparkle" that I see is supposedly the Magnesium that is coming thru b/c the plastic is wearing off...is this the case...?

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