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    XPS M1330 Keyboard Flex

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by winovin, Dec 13, 2007.

  1. winovin

    winovin Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi,

    I am using a 700m with rock solid keyboard and a friend's new M1330, and the right side of the M1330 has a springy keyboard (keyboard flex). Is this normal for the M1330? Should my friend ask Dell for a new computer, have Dell replace the keyboard? Is there a way of identifying who makes the keyboard, and is there a model that is better in terms of quality?

    I did search the forums but couldn't find any references to keyboard makers, nor a definitive answer on whether the keyboard should be rock solid (like the 700m)

    UPDATE: Dell tech support was great, and said that the right side is over the DVD player so it should be solid. They are sending a tech to reseat the keyboard. I will report back.
     
    winovin, Dec 13, 2007
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    sleey0 R.I.P. AW Side Topics

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    I replaced my keyboard twice (on my 2nd 1330) and it didn't fix the flex/spongy right side.

    Sometimes a cable can get in the way and cause it. Mine were just doomed to flex because no fix worked (for me, at least).
     
    sleey0, Dec 13, 2007
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