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    Just got XPS 15 spacebar makes noise

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by awaisuk, Apr 21, 2011.

  1. awaisuk

    awaisuk Notebook Deity

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    Hey

    Just got XPS 15 spacebar makes noise, dont know how to explain it but you know the sound it makes generally on old laptops when you press the spacebar.....maybe its kind of loose?

    Other keys are sold and dont make noise when pressed....

    Someone else have this problem?
     
    awaisuk, Apr 21, 2011
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    joco Notebook Consultant

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    My XPS 17 (L702x) has the same issue, the spacebar is something that really clicks the other keys have a soft click
     
    joco, Apr 21, 2011
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    DakkonA Notebook Evangelist

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    I think it has to do with the mechanism that allows the full key length to depress when just one finger is pressing down on one side. Typically there's a metal brace, and its probably the sound of this brace hitting the base.
     
    DakkonA, Apr 21, 2011
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    FarKeld Notebook Enthusiast

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    put a small piece of paper between the key and the base. It helps a lot
     
    FarKeld, Apr 21, 2011
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    Exact same problem!!!!
    Can you please explain a bit more, as I dont understand. Wouldnt a piece of paper underneath the spacebar make it more hard to press?

    Thanks.
     
    awaisuk, Apr 21, 2011
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