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    Does anyone else's m14x do this?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 14 and M14x' started by kLay, Sep 7, 2011.

  1. kLay

    kLay Notebook Geek

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    If I tilt the screen, there's 2 points at the bottom of the screen (one at the left and one at the right around the same distance from the edge) that look like a bubble or a water effect, it's abit hard to describe but I'm just hoping I don't have a faulty unit.

    Video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7oXEvMpKqQU
     
    kLay, Sep 7, 2011
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    why would you shake your laptop?
     
    smokingjam, Sep 7, 2011
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    kLay Notebook Geek

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    Well ok.. if I tilt the screen then.
     
    kLay, Sep 7, 2011
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    OP, I will look at mine and tell ya today bro in a few hours when I get home.

    I know how frustrating it is, and you come on forums like these to ask other m14x owners to get help.
     
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    I'll try and make a video aswell.
     
    kLay, Sep 7, 2011
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    Anyone?? yes or no??
     
    kLay, Sep 7, 2011
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    From the video it just seems to be pressure being applied to the lcd beneath the screen. I wouldn't worry about it, but I also wouldn't be putting stress by wobbling it like that too.

    Does the bubble appear at full tilt?
     
    cookie20, Sep 7, 2011
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    kLay Notebook Geek

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    It is only visible when tilting the screen. I was wondering if the same happened to others? I was gonna return it for a replacement as it's 6 days old.
    And yes it does look like pressure. :/
     
    kLay, Sep 7, 2011
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    I dont experience it to be honest, even at full tilt. It could be worth giving dell a call to get a replacement since it is probably unusual and not common.

    As I said I cant replicate it
     
    cookie20, Sep 7, 2011
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    Nope. But when I grab the lid with a little pressure it does, around the middle of the screen, not a big deal though, it goes away instantly, and only when I tilt the screen.
     
    Jovan for PREZ, Sep 7, 2011
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