Tuesday, June 2, 2009

How To Install Your Laptop Skin

What You Need
Pencil
Ruler
Sharp Razor Blade/ Pen Knife

***Please Read Before Applying Skin***


Step 1 - Clean The Surface Of Your Laptop
It is very important to clean your device before applying your Skin.
First, wipe the laptop surfaces where the Skin will be applied with a slightly damp cloth.
Second, wipe the application surface with a cloth slightly dampened with rubbing alcohol.
(This removes almost any finger print oils.)
Let surface dry completely.

*Do not let water get directly on your laptop as this can cause electronic failure.


Step 2 - Examine, Measure & Cut Your Laptop Skin
Look at your Skin and plan how you want to cut it.
Measure Your Laptop.
Draw the reference lines on the back of the laptop skin based on your measurement.
It's advisable to leave 1-2cm gap on each side. So you will have extra to trim if you have miscut your laptop skin.
Follow your measurement and cut your laptop skin carefully.

*Default outlines are already printed there for your convenience.


Step 3 - Applying Your Laptop Skin
It is important to take your time when applying your Skin.
Pick a starting point on your Skin.
(It's easier to start from a corner or one side of your laptop skin.)
Gently peel back the backing paper exposing the adhesive side of the Skin.
Line it up over the top of your device as accurately as possible.
Carefully apply the Skin to the surface making sure it lines up with all the curves on your device.
If the Skin does not line up correctly, carefully peel it off slowly and try again.
(Make sure not to stretch the Skin or it will no longer fit.)
As you apply the Skin to the laptop, remove any air bubbles with your fingers as you go.
(you can use a credit card or other plastic card to help apply more even pressure. Be careful not to scratch your Skin.)
When applying the Skin to curves or corners you can gently stretch the Skin to get a very tight fit.


Removing air bubbles in laptop Skin
You may slowly peel the laptop skin back up and carefully reapply.
Peel from the edge closest to the air bubble.
Keep repeating until the Skin is in its proper place and is smooth.


IMPORTANT: Be careful not to lift the skin too quickly or you may stretch or tear the Skin.