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    G53SW questions.

    Discussion in 'ASUS Gaming Notebook Forum' started by Noobien, Aug 1, 2011.

  1. Noobien

    Noobien Notebook Enthusiast

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    I've had my g53sw for about a month now and so far, I've been very pleased with it. There are a couple of questions I would like to ask though. First off, does the lid flex if you push down on it? Mine seems to have a bit of flex if I push down when its closed.

    Secondly, I think I have a couple of stuck/dead pixels, but on not sure which. It looks like a speck of dust on the screen but its only visible if I look at the screen straight on if I look from an angle it disappears. I can't see it from an inch away and its only visible from about a foot away. Is this a stuck or a dead pixel?

    Thanks!
     
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    long2905 Notebook Virtuoso

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    try to plug it on an external monitor if that pixel still stucks then it got something to do with your GPU, otherwise yes theres a problem with your screen and you may or may not need to RMA it depend on how annoying it is
     
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    WHY ARE YOU PUSHING DOWN ON THE LID? That's how you break the LCD. The LCD is fragile. And yes you can also F* up the pixels when you push and bend the LCD. And the cover is PLASTIC, it's not titanium. Find a flat piece of plastic about 12 inches across and 2mm thick that doesn't bend when you push down on it... Then use your common sense and answer your own question.
     
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    ASUS G53SW-A1 Review


    Build and Design

    The lid is attached the chassis via one large hinge. It is possible to open the lid with one hand. The lid flexes rather easily; additionally, the hinge could be a bit more supportive since the display can move around a bit. I also wish the display tilted back further. Fit and finish is good; there are no rough or unfinished edges. The overall build quality is above average; the lid could be sturdier, but otherwise there are no concerns.

    FWIW, my hinge is very supportive and the display is very stable and does not move around at all.
     
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  5. Noobien

    Noobien Notebook Enthusiast

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    I don't think I can RMA it since there's just the one messed up pixel. Its alright though, its near the edge of the screen and I don't notice it while gaming.

    I was cleaning the lid since it got a bit messy. My Toshiba satellite and Lenovo thinkpad don't flex by the way (or at least, no where near as easily). I suppose the reason is that its not completely flat and is slightly domed at the middle (if that makes sense).

    My display is also quite stable. I was just alarmed at how easily the lid flexed.
     
    Noobien, Aug 2, 2011
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