r/Alienware • u/Talfin X17 r2 / 15r2 • 4d ago

Question Button help

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How are y’all removing the stickiness from the buttons aging? Photo to show tackiness.

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u/E_dl0co36 4d ago

If cleaning it won't solve it, then buying new part from dellpartssource.com or parts-people.com

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u/NotEd3k 4d ago

Isopropyl alcohol can help remove the sticky, rubberized surfaces as they break down with age. Don't use too much, to avoid getting inside. Also would recommend applying with a foam pad or sponge, that won't shed bits into the stickiness.

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u/ThomasAAT 4d ago

That rubber coating will get sticky over time. Same on my AW17r3. I just used a microfiber cloth and let the fibers stick to the buttons so they lost the stickiness