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x220 tablet - webcam lens cover alternative

Posted: Tue Feb 02, 2016 6:46 am
by ezra84
hi there,

i have an x220 tablet and recently added a webcam module to the display.
however, the original lens cover is blacked out (since there was no webcam before).

does anybody know where i can find a transparent lens cover? it's not listed as a seperate FRU.
thanks in advance for your help.

Re: x220 tablet - webcam lens cover alternative

Posted: Tue Feb 02, 2016 7:51 am
by RealBlackStuff
You'll have to either make one yourself, or try to "unblacken" the cover, or buy a new LCD-bezel with clear cover.

Re: x220 tablet - webcam lens cover alternative

Posted: Tue Feb 02, 2016 8:47 am
by ezra84
i was indeed looking at complete bezels or even damaged x220t's for parts, but its rather expensive for a tiny piece of plastic.
the black stuff does come off when scratching. i'll try to do it nicely without damaging the cover. will post the results later.

thanks for your quick and clear answer.

Re: x220 tablet - webcam lens cover alternative

Posted: Mon Feb 08, 2016 10:32 am
by k2c
rakothinkspare on ebay (he is in Spain so postage not crippling within Europe) has sold me some before, although i was after the full plastic fascia stuff and got these as an afterthought

Re: x220 tablet - webcam lens cover alternative

Posted: Mon Feb 08, 2016 1:55 pm
by ezra84
thanks for your advice k2c! i'm already in contact with rakothinkspare. he replied he has one available.
let's see where this goes.

Re: x220 tablet - webcam lens cover alternative

Posted: Sat Feb 13, 2016 3:20 pm
by ezra84

Re: x220 tablet - webcam lens cover alternative

Posted: Sat Feb 13, 2016 4:38 pm
by RealBlackStuff
Ha, goed genoeg om volgende maand een opname te maken van jullie kaasmarkt! :wink:

Re: x220 tablet - webcam lens cover alternative

Posted: Sun Feb 14, 2016 11:06 am
by ezra84
ik zal het proberen over 1.5 maand :)