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    wave in the keyboards

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by bigun08, Dec 2, 2010.

  1. bigun08

    bigun08 Notebook Consultant

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    Is there anyone who noticed a wave in their keyboard?
    right around the "W,R,E,S,D" area.. I have both an R1 and R2 and they both seem to have it.. :confused:
     
    bigun08, Dec 2, 2010
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  2. Stain

    Stain Notebook Consultant

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    Yes, the vast majority of them have it. I'd say they all have it but I am sure someone would prove me wrong. There was a huge thread about the keys touching the screen where this was discussed. That wave means those keys will touch the screen first. Plus, there is more flex to the keyboard when pressing down on those keys. Many, including myself, place a thin screen protector on the keyboard before closing the lid to prevent damage to the screen and finger grease smudging the display.

    I thought some people said they could push down hard on the keyboard and snap it into place and lose the wave, but I have not been successful at this and am nervous to really press too hard on it.

    Stain
     
    Stain, Dec 2, 2010
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  3. DaneGRClose

    DaneGRClose Notebook Virtuoso

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    One of the other things you can do if you're brave enough to take the keyboard off is place 2 very thin peices of double sided tape under the keyboard in the right areas which helps hold the keyboard down better. Just ensure you use double sided tape that is adhesive but won't leave a ton of residue behind if you need to remove it for warranty or repairs. :D
     
    DaneGRClose, Dec 2, 2010
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  4. slickie88

    slickie88 Master of Puppets

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    It's due to the underlying internals below the WEASD area of the keyboard. The CPU/GPU and fan are located there and as a result there's no screws to secure the keyboard as you have throughout the rest of it. Coupled with the edge-to-edge "glass" not having any effective gap in the rear as well as the slight amount of flex in the LCD assembly and you /will/ end up with scratches on your screen eventually unless you employ some sort of insert or protective film.
     
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    slickie88 Master of Puppets

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    Maybe you're thinking of people talking about the retaining clips at each end of the keyboard. If the keyboard has ever been removed it's not uncommon to overlook that these clips need to be dealt with by pressing firmly at each end. Failing to do so results in the ends sticking up, but I don't think this would help with the interior keys.
     
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  6. Stain

    Stain Notebook Consultant

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    Your right Slickie, now that you mention it, that is exactly what I was thinking of. Thanks for being my memory :)
     
    Stain, Dec 2, 2010
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