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[โ€“] denast@lemmy.world 9 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I've basically just finished it an hour ago and only run a single game + input tests to make sure everything works, so I can't vouch for anything longterm.

I decided to keep original trackpad covers because I gave up trying to lift the covers and got scared it may break if I apply even more heat / pressure. You have to place black adhesive under transparent covers anyway so it's not a huge visual compromise. They don't seem to rub on the chassis, at least so far. Otherwise I kept to the instructions and replaced everything.

Also grats on your mod too!

[โ€“] Synthead@lemmy.ml 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Hey that's great to know! I agree: the amount of effort to remove them is a little silly. I found that the best way to do it is to pry it from the corners. There is a PCB underneath with traces on the surface, so you want to be careful.

Although, I like the surface of the originals better, and seeing that they fit nicely on yours, I might swap them back.

Cheers!

[โ€“] denast@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

If surface feeling is your only concern, you may look into getting some trackpad stickers from aftermarket. I've had dbrand skin before this mod and it felt fine. There should be a bunch of variants with different textures on places like etsy. I mean redoing the trackpad covers seems like a huge pain in the ass.

[โ€“] Synthead@lemmy.ml 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

> I mean redoing the trackpad covers seems like a huge pain in the ass.

Yeah, you're probably right, but I'd want them done right, if I choose to change it :) They're not bad as they are, though.