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    M1530 express card slot problem

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by totalBS, Jun 30, 2009.

  1. totalBS

    totalBS Notebook Enthusiast

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    Tonight, I was watching a TV show in my bed and when I watch things my hands get bored and usually end up playing with the remote in the express card slot, just ejecting it, mess around with the remote, then put it back. However, I discovered something unusual tonight, the remote won't pop out. As far as I can remember it was fine when I put it back last time, and now all of a sudden it doesn't pop out? I can still get it out and I don't use the slot for anything, but I just don't like the fact that something is broken on my computer that shouldn't be. Has anyone else had this problem? Can I fix it myself or do I need Dell to come and fix it?
     
    totalBS, Jun 30, 2009
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  2. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    Try pressing firmly on the *center*..hold and release....see if that helps.

    You can have Dell fix, if you have onsite...but it should be able to come out..sometimes it can get *fussy*.. ;)

    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Jun 30, 2009
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  3. Chrysaor

    Chrysaor Notebook Consultant

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    I had the exact same thing happened couple weeks ago. Remote is just stuck there now. :(
     
    Chrysaor, Jun 30, 2009
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  4. sesshomaru

    sesshomaru Suspended Disbelief!

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    The spring inside has either fallen out.. or is broken.. Easy to repair, in case you have experience taking your computer apart.. Otherwise just give dell a call.. Should be a cheap enough replacement, even if it's out of warranty..

    Even if you don't get it repaired, you can always pull out the remote.. just use your nails or something flat.. It isn't locked in by anything other than friction...
     
    sesshomaru, Jun 30, 2009
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  5. paper_wastage

    paper_wastage Beat this 7x7x7 Cube

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    well, to get to the expresscard compartment, you have to open the entire laptop up... not really an 'easy' repair IMO
     
    paper_wastage, Jun 30, 2009
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  6. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    If he can't find an easy fix, and has On-Site..he should call Dell and have a Technician repair vs. the chances of further damage. ;)


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Jun 30, 2009
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  7. sesshomaru

    sesshomaru Suspended Disbelief!

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    Easy, but time consuming....
     
    sesshomaru, Jul 1, 2009
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