Another step maybe? A VERY light application of Nivea hand cream, rubbed carefully into the surface, then wiping it off like you didn't want it there, makes your ThinkPad look BRAND new, but AFTER what you did in this great video!
@LaptopRetrospective
5 жыл бұрын
Lol. Not sure if you're serious or not. 😂
@folksurvival
5 жыл бұрын
@@LaptopRetrospective Yes, seriously.
@krazykat64
5 жыл бұрын
So glad I found your channel. Just bought a Thinkpad that looks like it’s lived a life and I’ve already found several good tips here.
@LaptopRetrospective
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks John. Glad I am able to help! Let me know if you have questions.
@tamilviral4010
3 жыл бұрын
Same
@eddievantailn2882
2 жыл бұрын
I purchased a ThinkPad T470 from Amazon for 234.00 bucks. Not only is it extremely high performing but it was in like new condition, doing the procedure took it to what I think is awesome condition. So happy. I appreciate your time to make the vid.
@LaptopRetrospective
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you found it helpful and thanks for sharing it worked on that model.
@soadrian5943
3 жыл бұрын
i love the fast forward, it looks really dynamic
@LaptopRetrospective
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@andytierney9942
6 жыл бұрын
Those sponges work on all sorts (marks on walls etc). Good to have in the house
@LaptopRetrospective
6 жыл бұрын
Sure do. Just have to keep in mind it is essentially low grit sandpaper.
@RyanFoster2013
5 жыл бұрын
This is AWESOME! I will definitely be trying this on the x230 I use and the few I plan on selling very soon! Thanks for sharing this awesome content!
@LaptopRetrospective
5 жыл бұрын
Cheers! Glad you found it helpful. It requires little to no pressure.
@gary122
2 жыл бұрын
Managed to save some t440s from a ewaste bin..all working but the cases are covered in stickers and stains. Has a rubber coating over the casing..will try this trick to get them looking good again..a few minor repairs and they shall be given new homes!
@LaptopRetrospective
2 жыл бұрын
That's exciting, hope your efforts go well. Alcohol is great for sticker removals.
@felixdefrance4430
4 жыл бұрын
Came here for Tinkpad cleaning, stayed for the ASMR
@LaptopRetrospective
4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed!
@hawkeye454
6 жыл бұрын
I'm going to try this method to clean my T420, L440 and T60 ThinkPads!
@LaptopRetrospective
6 жыл бұрын
Very cool, let me know how they turn out and share the method. Remember to press lightly.
@iamaeris
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips! Now I have to go buy the sponge
@LaptopRetrospective
5 жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@wisnia2737
4 жыл бұрын
I have an X260 and I used this on few deeper grooves, but just so lightly that it didn't make any difference. I'm too afraid to go full-on and I've also heard somewhere that older ThinkPads' lids are made a bit different material and they are better to polish. I just bought that thing so I don't want to make it look worse :D
@LaptopRetrospective
4 жыл бұрын
Haven't seen an X260 to know the material type. If it's deep, it will not work.
@mvitti21
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. This worked perfectly on my newly purchased X230.
@LaptopRetrospective
4 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Glad it helped.
@danialezero93
3 жыл бұрын
The comment about the ASMR while cleaning the Lenovo made me stay longer instead of going to bed 😂
@LaptopRetrospective
3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it.
@yonidelis8763
6 жыл бұрын
Good tip, easy instructions and a good video thank you.
@LaptopRetrospective
6 жыл бұрын
Awesome, glad you found it helpful. Trick is to do a little at a time.
@guillaumeperron6240
3 жыл бұрын
It works as advertised !! Thanks a lot.
@LaptopRetrospective
3 жыл бұрын
Nice!
@repajozsef8961
4 күн бұрын
Nice video even after 6 years, does thiswork with "newer" thinkpads, yes these laptops can last 20 years, but by newer I mean 2019-2024 era. I have a ThinkPad x395 used one, do you think it will work with it? Much thanks! ❤
@LaptopRetrospective
4 күн бұрын
The short answer is, it depends. It will only work with lids that still are painted and only have light damage. Newer units usually just need to be cleaned and do not require the micro sandpaper treatment with the magic sponge.
@maxfactor4209
5 жыл бұрын
Just sharing my experience. those visible marks are mostly old trapped in the fluffy surface. the best solution for oil cleaning is alcohol. so what I do is to spray a generous amount of Dettol spray on paper towel and wipe the laptop. ill repeat the process 2 times but you dont really need to do that
@LaptopRetrospective
5 жыл бұрын
I have tried that method before and it does indeed work on some marks.
@ClaudioRoncaglio
5 жыл бұрын
I tried it on my x230 and it works great. Thanks for the tips!
@LaptopRetrospective
5 жыл бұрын
Nice! You're welcome.
@clouds661
Жыл бұрын
WOW! thats so much better!
@ChairmanZhongXiNa
2 жыл бұрын
Fixed up an x201i my friend gave to me a few years ago. Tried it also on my mum's old x60s and the marks didn't fully come out, so you might wanna scrub a lil harder for older models.
@LaptopRetrospective
2 жыл бұрын
For older models there are other techniques to try as well
@wewd
6 жыл бұрын
Nice trick. Going to try this on my X200. Thanks!
@LaptopRetrospective
6 жыл бұрын
Nice! Let me know how it goes.
@KylesDigitalLab
4 жыл бұрын
Gonna try this on an old T21 when I get it from eBay. The lid looks pretty bad.
@LaptopRetrospective
4 жыл бұрын
Good luck. Hope it works for you. Some of the really old units have that sticky covering that is hard to salvage.
@timonalexandr151
Жыл бұрын
Would this work on the back of a soft touch/rubber coated Fire tablet? I put some tape on it and the color from the tape transfered over into the rubberized coating on the back of the tablet.
@LaptopRetrospective
Жыл бұрын
Hard to say, sounds like the coating is very susceptible. You could spot test a small area.
@timonalexandr151
Жыл бұрын
@@LaptopRetrospective I'm not sure anymore, because I just tried Turtle Wax's Heavy duty (I worked my way up to the harshest) compound with Porter Cable's orbital automotive polisher and it did absolutely nothing to abrade the surface in anyway. Stain is still there.
@msreviews
5 жыл бұрын
Super WOW tips... thanks for the great video
@LaptopRetrospective
5 жыл бұрын
You're welcome.
@devlogsandgaming
2 жыл бұрын
can you do this on the computer interior i have a small scratch that i would like to remove right next to the touchpad
@LaptopRetrospective
2 жыл бұрын
The palm rest is plastic so it likely won't work. At least, not the same way.
@kadekwahyusetiawan8648
Жыл бұрын
i will buy secondhand t480 touchscreen with i5 8350 u and 16gb ram, will it worth on 2022
@LaptopRetrospective
Жыл бұрын
Depends on the price but that's a nice setup on paper.
@araa5184
5 жыл бұрын
What about the palmrest
@LaptopRetrospective
5 жыл бұрын
Palmrest is more of a traditional plastic and isn't as easy to clean. Cost of replacement is normally low.
@garybrown9923
3 жыл бұрын
I have a newer X1 Carbon Gen 8. I just want to clean up the hand oil stains and some sticker residue stain from a sticker I left on too long. What is the best way to clean this up? Alcohol and water? I don't want to be too aggressive since it's fairly new.
@LaptopRetrospective
3 жыл бұрын
Isopropyl alcohol would be a safe way to remove the sticker goo. As for hand oil, micro fibre cloth and eye glass cleaner.
@joeymenchaca
10 ай бұрын
how about those screen scracthes from the keyboard? can i use this eraser?
@LaptopRetrospective
10 ай бұрын
So I do not recommend this technique for that. Micro fiber cloth and patience to start. Anything beyond that and it may be too far gone.
@sjpardipards
3 жыл бұрын
I have an X240, do you think it will work also? because im not sure if they have the same finish with your sample X220.
@LaptopRetrospective
3 жыл бұрын
Yep it should, be gentle.
@sjpardipards
3 жыл бұрын
@@LaptopRetrospective thanks for our reply. by the way, im fan of your channel. I believe i've watched all your videos. More Thinkpad videos pls! :)
@LaptopRetrospective
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the support Stephen, I'm glad you've enjoyed them.
@paulnguyen4523
5 жыл бұрын
Is that rubber or plastic I have a plastic lid thinkpad
@LaptopRetrospective
5 жыл бұрын
What model is it?
@paulnguyen4523
5 жыл бұрын
@@LaptopRetrospective thinkpad sl510 it's running windows 10 and has 6gb ram
@LaptopRetrospective
5 жыл бұрын
This trick might not work then.
@LaufzDS
2 жыл бұрын
trying to selling my thinkpad also does it work on thinkpad T400?
@LaptopRetrospective
2 жыл бұрын
It should for minor imperfections. Spot test a small area and see how it goes.
@sunilhn1
4 жыл бұрын
how to clean the speaker grills for Lenovo T410?
@LaptopRetrospective
4 жыл бұрын
Disassemble the trim piece, completely remove, warm soapy water and a toothpick, dry thoroughly would be one method.
@gustavoreynoso5262
2 жыл бұрын
Any knows if can I use alcohol instead of water?
@LaptopRetrospective
2 жыл бұрын
Depending on the %, it might dry out too quickly to do the job.
@hagbard72
5 жыл бұрын
You left out the Nivea cream.
@LaptopRetrospective
5 жыл бұрын
Ah blast. I knew I forgot to do something. Gotta clean and revitalize those pores.
@LaptopRetrospective
4 жыл бұрын
Good questions. Not sure.
@bigdisme5622
4 жыл бұрын
jesus that was impressive
@LaptopRetrospective
4 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@mynameisjeff512
4 жыл бұрын
Can I also clean with the same method for a X1C Gen 6
@LaptopRetrospective
4 жыл бұрын
Haven't tried it on the new machines. When in doubt, spot test. Depending on the surface build up/damage you probably can get away with the cleaning solution and a microfibre cloth.
@smoban
2 жыл бұрын
would this work on the x230
@LaptopRetrospective
2 жыл бұрын
It should. Same material.
@dgm778
2 жыл бұрын
Work on thinkpad l440?
@LaptopRetrospective
2 жыл бұрын
Is the lid plastic or painted/coated?
@dgm778
2 жыл бұрын
@@LaptopRetrospective plastic
@LaptopRetrospective
2 жыл бұрын
Not likely then. This method works best on the painted, textured surfaces since it's essentially micro sandpaper. You might find a polish technique to work better.
@dgm778
2 жыл бұрын
@@LaptopRetrospective thaks
@tasoulman
6 жыл бұрын
WoW. Thnx for the tip
@LaptopRetrospective
6 жыл бұрын
You're welcome. Hope it helps.
@BlackWhite-gp8oz
4 жыл бұрын
what is this white sponge, what is its name, and can it be bought in Russia?
@LaptopRetrospective
4 жыл бұрын
They are known as Magic Erasers here. Marketed as a Mr.Clean product. No idea if you can get them in Russia but if sure something similar must exist over there.
@ALJorgeHenrique
3 жыл бұрын
Greetings! The base material of the sponge is melamine, which is surely available in Russia.
@MrReese
Жыл бұрын
This has unfortunately not worked on my T420s with that rubberized top. I have tried many things - water, soap, stronger stuff like alcohol-based liquids, nothing helps. I even used the Nivea someone suggested here in the comments - smells nice, but doesn't help :D.
@LaptopRetrospective
Жыл бұрын
Sounds like you have deep lid damage then. This will only help minor damage.
@MrReese
Жыл бұрын
@@LaptopRetrospective Yes and I don't know what to do to make it look better again. I have a sort of rubberized surface on my old Nexus 10 tablet as well and that one is absolutely horrible to clean too. I don't know what these companies were thinking when making that stuff.
@LaptopRetrospective
Жыл бұрын
Your only option left is to replace the lid.
@MohamedBadawiEgypt
5 ай бұрын
Use an appropriate black matt laptop skin and you have a brand new T420s look and feel
@MrReese
5 ай бұрын
@@MohamedBadawiEgypt I don't know what that is but I have sold the device by now and got myself a nice used T490s :).
@victorssuto1879
4 жыл бұрын
My trackpad is dirty as well what can i do!
@LaptopRetrospective
4 жыл бұрын
Which model? Some have stickers you replace, others can be cleaned.
@victorssuto1879
4 жыл бұрын
@@LaptopRetrospective wow dint expect an answer this quickly! I have an x1 extreme. Thanks for the help!
@LaptopRetrospective
4 жыл бұрын
You might find this interesting, not sure if it relates to your issue: forums.lenovo.com/t5/ThinkPad-X-Series-Laptops/Thinkpad-X1-Extreme-trackpad-constantly-flaking/m-p/4457646?page=1 Eye glass cleaner and a soft cloth is where I'd start.
@renuka7402
4 жыл бұрын
Is that normal sponge or magic eraser
@LaptopRetrospective
4 жыл бұрын
It is a magic eraser. Not a normal sponge.
@renuka7402
4 жыл бұрын
@@LaptopRetrospective thank you for responding
@LaptopRetrospective
4 жыл бұрын
You're most welcome, good luck on your cleaning project.
@JohnDoe-ou7br
3 жыл бұрын
I like to pretend you can actually move your hands that fast and it wasn't editing
@LaptopRetrospective
3 жыл бұрын
I must train harder.
@johngreene6783
3 жыл бұрын
Nice camera work NOT
@LaptopRetrospective
3 жыл бұрын
Not the best, no. This was the early days of the channel and one of my first videos with a newer camera, so I was still very much learning. Hopefully the educational parts of the video and the technique still come through regardless.
@Kakeraverse
2 жыл бұрын
Would this work on a t520?
@LaptopRetrospective
2 жыл бұрын
It should. If you're not sure. It's always best to spot test a small area.
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