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    M1330 uneven casing

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by johnny13oi, Jan 31, 2009.

  1. johnny13oi

    johnny13oi Notebook Evangelist

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    Hey guys, I have found that the base of my M1330 is uneven at times, sometimes it is even and all the rubber feet touch the table and sometimes the bottom left corner is 2 to 3 mm higher. This is tested on the same surface all the time and I have tried other even surfaces as well and see that the base is definitely uneven at some times. It is weird that this happens at random times, I think it might be the changing whether and the case shrinking or something during cold temps and expanding at hotter temps. I also think it might be some tight screws or loose ones that don't keep the M1330s base in the correct shape. Any one else have this problem? I have tried bending the case and it will fix it for a short period of time but the problem will come back.
     
    johnny13oi, Jan 31, 2009
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    wodstock Notebook Evangelist

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    yeah, it is a design flaw. the 9 cell fixes this issue
     
    wodstock, Jan 31, 2009
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    i would recommend keeping your laptop on a piece of glass and verifying the claim. Also make sure that all underbody screws are tightened properly. My laptop also had this issue and when i tightened the screws properly, it was resolved
     
    kuncheesh, Jan 31, 2009
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    laziepig Notebook Geek

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    Same case here. After tightening, it remain uneven..,
     
    laziepig, Jan 31, 2009
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  5. wodstock

    wodstock Notebook Evangelist

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    yeah, it is a design flaw. some have it some dont, but with the 9 cell you dont notice it
     
    wodstock, Jan 31, 2009
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    johnny13oi Notebook Evangelist

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    Yeah I have tried multiple tables made out of glass and all the same result. I will try the tightening screws thing in a bit and will report back. And you are right, when I have the back raised, I don't notice the uneveness anymore, but I usually just use my laptop with the 6 cell because I get about 4 hours which is good enough for now.
     
    johnny13oi, Feb 1, 2009
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  7. kuncheesh

    kuncheesh Notebook Evangelist

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    Please dont bend your case under any circumstances, the laptop motherboard is snugly fit in the casing and a flex can easily damage the PCB.
     
    kuncheesh, Feb 1, 2009
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  8. wodstock

    wodstock Notebook Evangelist

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    oh, dont try to tighten or tweak anything, that guy had a different computer and it wont help, it is a design flaw, so suck it up
     
    wodstock, Feb 1, 2009
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  9. yellowlt4

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    The 1330 has a Magnesium Alloy chassis. Unlike Plastic, Magnesium will not bounce back if it is flexed, It will remain "tweaked". Thats the nature if using a thin Magnesium alloy chassis. I have seen this exact same "problem" on many different alloy based systems.
     
    yellowlt4, Feb 1, 2009
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