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    [Picture] M1530 Keyboard: is this normal?

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by DFI Fan, Jun 17, 2008.

  1. DFI Fan

    DFI Fan Notebook Evangelist

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    Got my XPS M1530, and am seeing a few small quality control issues...heres an interesting one of the keyboard:


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    See these little metal things showing...they are all around the keyboard...normal or not? It doesn't bother me all that much, but it does seem to be one of those little issues you get with Dell. They keyboard seems to work fine btw.
     
    DFI Fan, Jun 17, 2008
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  2. Bauer418

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    Picture not showing up?
     
    Bauer418, Jun 17, 2008
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  3. DFI Fan

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    It isn't? It is for me.
     
    DFI Fan, Jun 17, 2008
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  4. mattocs

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    I don't think mine does that.
     
    mattocs, Jun 17, 2008
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  5. DFI Fan

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    So you see what I mean eh?

    Anyone ever seen this? Seems like the keyboard isn't placed in it perfectly.
     
    DFI Fan, Jun 17, 2008
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  6. The Void

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    I think it's normal. Looks like that on my M1330 as well. Other people have complained about the same thing. It is the design, not a manufacturing defect.
     
    The Void, Jun 17, 2008
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  7. DFI Fan

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    Yeah I'm not gonna send it back for that reason...but it really is not something that should be in a $1500 laptop.
     
    DFI Fan, Jun 17, 2008
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    its the edge of the keyboard, normal... for any dell anyway.
     
    loudog3114, Jun 17, 2008
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  9. flipfire

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    It looks like its not seated properly, have you tried reseating it?
     
    flipfire, Jun 17, 2008
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  10. eleron911

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    Honestly,looks fine to me.
    I don`t think you need to reseat it or anything.
     
    eleron911, Jun 17, 2008
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    In mine too. I have taken out the keyboard twice (not to fix this, but for some other reasons) and in my experience thats as far as it goes underneath the palmrest.
     
    PhoenixFx, Jun 17, 2008
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    to me it looks like the keyboard needs to be reseated
    if you need help doing it just ask
     
    predatorramboxxx, Jun 17, 2008
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  13. Khris

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    That is 100% normal!
     
    Khris, Jun 17, 2008
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  14. nizzy1115

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    It is perfectly fine. ALL dell laptops are like this. (and many other manufacturers also)
     
    nizzy1115, Jun 17, 2008
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  15. WalkingSnake

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    Mine's the exact same.
     
    WalkingSnake, Jun 17, 2008
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  16. DFI Fan

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    Ya it probably is normal. I'll have to see if my dad's 1720 is the same way. Of course that is a different model so who knows. I may eventually try to reseat the keyboard, but I'm not gonna go disassembling this thing just yet.
     
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  17. XPS1330

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    No, there's nothing wrong with it. That's how it's supposed to be.
     
    XPS1330, Jun 17, 2008
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    Its looking OK.I did not find anything odd here.
     
    devils.master, Jun 18, 2008
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  19. flipfire

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    You might wanna check if your keyboard is uneven. Dell might have put the wrong length screw like on this thread. It nearly drilled through the keyboard.
     
    flipfire, Jun 18, 2008
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    My Dell6400's keyboard is the same way.
     
    LGS, Jun 18, 2008
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    That is actually normal. The lip aids in keeping liquids contained in the event of a spill.
     
    Snesley Wipes, Jun 18, 2008
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  22. ifti

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    It is normal. Stop being so picky.
    Its just the edges of the keyboard, with some parts that stick out to keep it in place.
    Would you prefer the keyboard be glued into place with no edges seen??

    Seriously, I work with hundreds of Dell laptops, and every make and model is the same. Its not a defect.
     
    ifti, Jun 18, 2008
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  23. lordnikon

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    It is like that.
     
    lordnikon, Jun 18, 2008
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  24. jfdube

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    mine looks exactly like that. exactly. i don't think there is anything wrong.
     
    jfdube, Jun 18, 2008
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  25. crazyanz

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    mine has it to looks normal to me
     
    crazyanz, Jun 18, 2008
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  26. DFI Fan

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    Thanks everyone that chimed in. Makes me feel better now :)
     
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  27. tomk7

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    Mine is like that too.

    You can see little metal bits on the edge.

    Im a bit worried dust can esaily gather there but meh.
     
    tomk7, Jun 18, 2008
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  28. X2P

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    Isnt that the "spill proof" bit?
     
    X2P, Jun 18, 2008
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