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    Inspiron 1520 ExpressCard Release Latch problem...

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by LocTheBloke, Aug 23, 2007.

  1. LocTheBloke

    LocTheBloke Newbie

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    I just got this system brand new the other day and I think I have a problem. The release latch for the Express Card slot sticks out. This isn't how it was shipped. I can get the card in to the slot snuggly, and the card will eject well enough if I press the protruding latch in, but the latch itself doesn't return flush with the side of the computer. It's a very minor problem (unless it's not and I'm missing something) but it looks annoying, and not correct. Any help is appreciated.
     
    LocTheBloke, Aug 23, 2007
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  2. hightechredneckwoman

    hightechredneckwoman Notebook Enthusiast

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    I know that this is an older thread, but I'm having the exact same issue. I popped out the blank to put my remote in, and the latch won't go back in ... it sticks out. I'm afraid that when I move it (after I get a bag), I'll snap it off.

    Any suggestions?
     
    hightechredneckwoman, Jan 2, 2008
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  3. lambchops468

    lambchops468 Notebook Evangelist

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    push the latch in then insert your card :D

    (I think...)
     
    lambchops468, Jan 2, 2008
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  4. nizzy1115

    nizzy1115 Notebook Prophet

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    yup...im surprised people cant figure that out.
     
    nizzy1115, Jan 2, 2008
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  5. hightechredneckwoman

    hightechredneckwoman Notebook Enthusiast

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    That doesn't do it ... I tried that. When I hold in the latch and then insert the card, it just pushes the latch back out.
     
    hightechredneckwoman, Jan 2, 2008
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    meateater Notebook Enthusiast

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    you need to push the latch so that it clicks / locks in place
    and then push the remote in.
     
    meateater, Jan 3, 2008
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  7. FourForty

    FourForty Notebook Consultant

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    Yeah, the latch pushes in fairly far before it will catch. It surprised me when i took my card out of the first time. Try pushing it in with the tip of your finder or the butt end of a pencil. it has to go in about 1/4th of an inch before it seems to want to latch. if that doesn't work, then it might be faulty and needs to have a warranty repair done.
     
    FourForty, Jan 3, 2008
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    uzapuca Newbie

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    You are a bit of an ass. :mad: Can´t you see that if people ask in a forum is not for your patronizing attitude but rather searching for good class information!


    Thanks FourForty, for the RIGHT and APPROPRIATE answer. :)

    Yeah, the latch pushes in fairly far before it will catch. It surprised me when i took my card out of the first time. Try pushing it in with the tip of your finder or the butt end of a pencil. it has to go in about 1/4th of an inch before it seems to want to latch. if that doesn't work, then it might be faulty and needs to have a warranty repair done.

    Cheers,
     
    uzapuca, Jul 5, 2008
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