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    XPS 13 Misaligned

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by lirux, Apr 4, 2015.

  1. lirux

    lirux Notebook Enthusiast

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    I've got the FHD model of the new XPS 13.
    I really love this machine and the only complaints I have are because some build quality aspects.

    First thing is that the right side of the screen have something like 2-3 px wide gap from the bezel as can be seen here:
    IMG_20150404_160603.jpg

    While the left side seems OK (or maybe too close to bezel?).
    IMG_20150404_160611.jpg

    On the keyboard, you can see that while most of the keyboard is alined correctly (center and left side).
    The right keys especially 'return' \ 'delete' \ '\' etc. are way off to the right side of their cut.
    IMG_20150404_160237.jpg

    Also the trackpad have a larger gap at the right side than the left side:
    IMG_20150404_160412.jpg


    Does anyone else seems to have those problems?
     
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  2. lirux

    lirux Notebook Enthusiast

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    Another two things I've noticed.

    First thing (marked in yellow) is that on the left size the gap of the screen hinge is larger than on the right side (noticeably).
    The second thing (marked in red) is that on the left side the thin plastic line at the bottom of the screen is bent inward (while on the right side it is perfect).

    IMG_20150406_000946.jpg IMG_20150406_000954.jpg

    Another angle of the left side:
    IMG_20150406_000941.jpg

    I know those are some minor issues but not for a 1000$ machine.
    Should I contact Dell about this?
     
  3. daan87423

    daan87423 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Exact the same on my FHD XPS 13. Noticed it since the beginning, but hasn't bothered me.

    Same.

    Same.
     
  4. lirux

    lirux Notebook Enthusiast

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    I can learn to live with most of the issues.
    But the bent plastic is very annoying.