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    M17x R2 Palmrest "play"

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by SirRogers, May 27, 2010.

  1. SirRogers

    SirRogers Notebook Consultant

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    How many of you guys are getting some play on your palmrest, specifically the lower left corner of the palmrest?

    When I push down, it depresses a few mm's and makes a squeak noise. Is this a common problem?

    TY
     
    SirRogers, May 27, 2010
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    5150Joker Tech|Inferno

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    Why are you pushign down on the corner of the palm rest? Yeah it's got plastic latches that go inside the chasis and they have a tiny bit of play. It's normal.
     
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  3. SirRogers

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    I was actually lifting it by the corner with one hand. And I just happened to notice there was some play on the lower left palmrest. Just curious if it was normal.
     
    SirRogers, May 27, 2010
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    I have the same problem.

    to joker: because I rested my elbow on it. and, normal or not, I don't find it acceptable.

    honestly, I'd be a lot more pleased if the palmrest (including speaker grills) and touchpanel were made out of metal too.
     
    ZenithNoesis, May 27, 2010
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  5. 5150Joker

    5150Joker Tech|Inferno

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    Well we can't have everything we want. I'd rather the entire laptop was a single metal piece as well but apparently it wasn't done for whatever reason.
     
    5150Joker, May 27, 2010
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  6. SirRogers

    SirRogers Notebook Consultant

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    I'm sure weight being one. And price being two.
     
    SirRogers, May 27, 2010
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    Ya with the price starting at $3k...
     
    battousai10k, May 27, 2010
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