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    XPS M1330 right side keyboard flex

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by cosrocket, Feb 5, 2008.

  1. cosrocket

    cosrocket Notebook Evangelist

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    I've noticed that there is some flex on the right side of the keyboard on my M1330 where on the left side there is no flex at all. It's not terrible but I'm wondering if any of you with the M1330 are experiencing the same thing.
     
    cosrocket, Feb 5, 2008
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  2. SmoothTofu

    SmoothTofu Inspiron 1420 Owner

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    Could it be because of the DVD drive?
     
    SmoothTofu, Feb 5, 2008
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  3. NikonUser

    NikonUser Notebook Enthusiast

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    Yeah there is a fair bit of flex in my M1330. (rhs of keyboard)

    I can notice it if I watch the keyboard while I type but it doesn't create any problems under normal use.

    Paul
     
    NikonUser, Feb 6, 2008
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  4. BlackRussian

    BlackRussian Notebook Deity

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    There is a few topics on this within the forum.
    Some folks have fixed the problem by taking out the keyboard and giving it a slight bend and replacing it back or using double side sticky tape there also a mansion of moving one of the cables just a bit in one direction also addresses this problem.
     
    BlackRussian, Feb 6, 2008
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  5. amcg01

    amcg01 Notebook Guru

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    Just trying to clarify this for myself - I have a problem with the arrow keys and the 'End' key on my m1330. They have substantially more travel than other keys resulting in a noticeably noisier action. I can also see that corner of the keyboard flexing when this happens.

    Is this the same thing?
     
    amcg01, Feb 6, 2008
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  6. BlackRussian

    BlackRussian Notebook Deity

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  7. Gunner

    Gunner Notebook Evangelist

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    I also have a small amount of flex on the right side of my keyboard. Nothing earth shattering, but I might be able to scam dell out of something for free... :p
     
    Gunner, Feb 6, 2008
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  8. amcg01

    amcg01 Notebook Guru

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  9. ellianth

    ellianth Notebook Consultant

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    Oh boy. Now you've done it! There are about 3 people on this forum who are gonna lecture you on ethics. Just you wait.
     
    ellianth, Feb 6, 2008
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  10. BlackRussian

    BlackRussian Notebook Deity

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    OK go for the easy option!
    Double sided stick tape :rolleyes:
     
    BlackRussian, Feb 6, 2008
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