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    M50VM touchpad...

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by klas, Jul 30, 2008.

  1. klas

    klas Notebook Deity

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    If you didn't notice yet, it looks like touchpad media buttons surface is bulging up and if you press on it, it appears as if it's a thin sheet of plastic that's not glued to the actual touchpad. I hope this doesn't shift over time...
     
    klas, Jul 30, 2008
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  2. SoundsGood

    SoundsGood Notebook Virtuoso

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    Bet that doesn't happen on the FW.


    Sorry, couldn't resist! ;)
     
    SoundsGood, Jul 30, 2008
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    I'll let you know about mine when I get it.
     
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  4. klas

    klas Notebook Deity

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    well it appears "by design", it's like a protective layer for touchpad with media buttons, I am just curious why it wasn't glued
     
    klas, Jul 30, 2008
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    klas Notebook Deity

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    Why didn't you get one then? ;)
     
    klas, Jul 30, 2008
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    Isn't this a fault with your notebook? Other users should be able to tell you whether they have the same problem.
     
    E.B.E., Jul 30, 2008
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  7. klas

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    as far as I can tell no owners have responded yet...
     
    klas, Jul 30, 2008
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    I've noticed that the top film layer isn't attached, but it doesn't "buldge" nor does it shift positions. Although this is the first that I've seen in notebook touchpads, I don't think it's a fault; it's more likely the design and how it integrates with the illuminating lights underneath.
     
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    thanks for reply. Bulging up maybe an overstatement, what I mean is the surface is not necessarily flat and if you touch it you'll notice that it's like a thin layer above the touchpad.
     
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    I also have the ASUS M50Vm and I've also noticed that the film with the multimedia controls bulges at times. I've found that when the laptop has been on for a while, the bulge goes away (heat expansion?).

    I'm wondering what fixes there might be for it.
     
    Vorporeal, Aug 5, 2008
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  11. klas

    klas Notebook Deity

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    i am used to it and now I am using external Asus mouse when I play crysis :)
     
    klas, Aug 5, 2008
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    FIXED : I too have noticed this and did a few experiments, here is what I came up with. Note that the touchpad is not symetrical - it sits closer to one side then the other...well if you always store with the 'lighter' side up, it never bulges. If you store it with the 'heavier' side up , it will. I guess there is some slight bending - the whole laptop will flex some when sat vertically - and when stored in certain positions it will show on the touchpad.
     
    Jabbakie, Oct 15, 2008
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