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    G51 space bar squeak should I exachange?

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by carajean, Sep 21, 2009.

  1. carajean

    carajean Notebook Geek

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    OK I bought this laptop from BB on thursday. Today monday the space has this annoying squeak. I was wondering should I exchange it before my 14 days are up?? or am i being too picky like my friends are telling me.
     
    carajean, Sep 21, 2009
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    5150Joker Tech|Inferno

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    Some of the keys on mine squeak..no big deal.
     
    5150Joker, Sep 21, 2009
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  3. linuxguy

    linuxguy Notebook Consultant

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    If it bothers you then yes, exchange it.

    No squeakers on mine.
     
    linuxguy, Sep 21, 2009
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    ryzeki Super Moderator Super Moderator

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    My first G51vx also had a squeaking noise on the space bar. Every now and then it would go away.

    I took it back, but not because of the squaking, but because my keaboard came broken (popped out of place and wouldn't get back on place no matter what).

    I never really cared for the sound, so it is up to you.
     
    ryzeki, Sep 21, 2009
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  5. carajean

    carajean Notebook Geek

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    Yeah I came home from work today and noticed it. Didnt do it this morning but ....
     
    carajean, Sep 21, 2009
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    NBRUser0159099 Notebook Deity

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    what squeaking??? i hear the obvious sound of it being pushed down, but no squeaking here.
     
    NBRUser0159099, Sep 21, 2009
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    fercho_525 Newbie

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    Hi!
    I just have a doubt, I'm buying this laptop, but the seller says me that if I want the bundle(mouse, backpack and Eee Stick) I have to pay $159 more. Is that true? is the laptop sold alone(no bundle)?
    Thanks!!!
     
    fercho_525, Sep 21, 2009
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    Solid71 Notebook Consultant

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    Look for a new seller.
     
    Solid71, Sep 21, 2009
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    NBRUser0159099 Notebook Deity

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    how much is he selling just the laptop for? if its sub-1500 then, he has opened the laptop case and taken out the mouse/bag/eee sticks (which arent worth 160USD, i got the whole A1 package for 1252USD HEHE). if you are paying about 1500USD with the 159USD package, then thats about rite. i would reccomend you buy from ZipzoomFly, good service. got it through there with 91USD mail-in-rebate that arrived today + 336USD bing cashback (sorry you cant use that deal anymore...it was like valid only for a week, i was like the only lucky one on NBR who snatched the deal).

    i think they have it for 1600USD - 100USD rebate. not sure if the rebate is still open to use even.
     
    NBRUser0159099, Sep 22, 2009
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  10. carajean

    carajean Notebook Geek

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    What does this have to do with a space bar squeak?

    Anyways no its not a normal key pressing down. Its kinda like.... hmm im trying to find a real life reference that everyone has heard. Its weird its only on one side and thats the right side of the space bar. its kinda like a squeaky step when all others are solid.
     
    carajean, Sep 22, 2009
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