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    Help! Studio XPS 1640 ExpressCard cover loose

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by happyguy82, Oct 26, 2010.

  1. happyguy82

    happyguy82 Newbie

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    Hi all,

    I've just got my laptop 3 days ago and I've just noticed that the ExpressCard slot blank cover is very loose to the point it drops out on it's own if the laptop is tilted to the side. I'm afraid of loosing it but at the same time I don't want to use the laptop without the cover.

    What's the most common cause of this problem? I also noticed the palm rest part just above the ExpressCard slot sticking up a bit. I'll check the 'P' screws tonight just to make sure they're all tight but at the moment I'm not convinced that the screws could be loose because I didn't loosen them.

    What else could be causing the slot cover to come loose and what are the common solutions? I'm hoping that it's just as simple as bending the metal frame in there or something like that.

    Any advise please?

    Much appreciated.
     
    happyguy82, Oct 26, 2010
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