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    wobbly!

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by xpyes, Mar 12, 2009.

  1. xpyes

    xpyes Notebook Guru

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    My ONLY gripe with the new machine is that it wobbles!

    Anyone else had this problem before? The rubber foot paired with the one on the battery is angled, thus causing it to be unaligned with the others.

    Is it possible to do a DIY fix that doesn't involve a craft knife? I would greatly appreciate a non-surgical solution!
     
    xpyes, Mar 12, 2009
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  2. Aaronmcc

    Aaronmcc Notebook Consultant

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    What kind of a laptop?
     
    Aaronmcc, Mar 12, 2009
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  3. Wharrel

    Wharrel Notebook Guru

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    Which XPS did you get? If it's an XPS 1530, here is a solution.

     
    Wharrel, Mar 12, 2009
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    Either do that fix above, or contact Dell. ;)
     
    ahl395, Mar 12, 2009
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    xpyes Notebook Guru

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    Thanks guys, I think it'll have to be through dell.
     
    xpyes, Mar 13, 2009
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    tmaxxtim Notebook Evangelist

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    Honestly, I grabbed my M1530 with both hands gave it a little twist in the way that was needed and it's been fine ever since. No damage at all, just a little firm twist with both hands.

    I know you can say it may damage the motherboard, but i doubt it because the inner magnesium for the casing that Dell uses is pretty sturdy, I haven't had any problems for a year and a half. I did this when I first got it.
     
    tmaxxtim, Mar 13, 2009
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