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    Asus A8js Problems

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by dda, May 8, 2008.

  1. dda

    dda Notebook Guru

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    Hey guys,

    I have an Asus A8js which is around a year old now. I love my laptop but there are a few things bothering me. The top cover of the laptop repeatedly cracks, with chunks of plastic actually comming loose. Furthermore, the PgDn key just came out today.

    I have no complaints about the performance whatsoever, and I dont treat it very rough at all. Im a college student so trips to the library are regular, and I make sure i put it in my carry bag securely all the time. What is causing this to happen? Is there any way I can prevent it, like buying a hard case or something?

    Any advice would be much appreciated. Thanks.
     
    dda, May 8, 2008
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  2. E.B.E.

    E.B.E. NBR Procrastinator

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    This is the wellknown problem of the A8 hinges cracking. Please see for instance the A8J owner's lounge (linked from the Info Booth sticky)

    It's also a known problem at ASUS so you should be able to fix it from warranty, if you are still covered.
     
    E.B.E., May 9, 2008
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