Tablet outer skin decaying, what can I do?

sgarciav

Hello, I have been a MicroCenter shopper since 2005(ish). Years ago I bought a WinBook WP100 tablet. I've used it on and off, mostly for testing developed software.

Currently, I find that the tablet's outer black skin, made of a rubber/plastic compound, has begun to decay and has become sticky. I've seen this in other items. The material turns into this gooey mess.

Does anyone have any suggestions on what I can do to the skin? Some have mentioned to wrap it (just the skin) with contact paper; however, I am not sure if this is the solution. Any recommendations are welcomed! Thank you! Salvador

Scary_Guy

Yeah, that tends to happen to many older electronics. If the contact paper solution isn't ideal for you then I'd suggest maybe clearcoat nailpolish or maybe tape off the screen/plug the ports and hit it with some nontoxic spraypaint. Bonus is now you can decorate it however you want as well.