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    m1330 remote getting stuck

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by andrewdunn, Feb 11, 2008.

  1. andrewdunn

    andrewdunn Notebook Enthusiast

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    There's another thread on this, but it never came to any kind of resolution:

    I got my refurb m1330 today. When I stick the remote in it gets stuck. No matter how hard I push on it, it won't come out. I can kind of help wiggle it out with a toothpick.

    I've read on another thread that after using the m1330 for a few months, people seem to have the same problem.

    My question is: should I bother contacting dell about this? Even if they send me a new m1330 will the problem just start happening again in a few months?

    I'm not overly concerned. I doubt I'll use the expresscard slot for anything and I'll rarely use the remote. I will probably just keep it in my bag.

    Just wondering if any of you guys have had a similar experience.
     
    andrewdunn, Feb 11, 2008
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  2. SmoothTofu

    SmoothTofu Inspiron 1420 Owner

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    So is the release latch on the expresscard slot jammed or does it still work?
     
    SmoothTofu, Feb 11, 2008
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  3. ifti

    ifti Undiscovered

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    Are you sure you are using the latch. Push it in so it pops out, then push it back in and this will push your remote out a little, enough for you to pull the remote out.
     
    ifti, Feb 11, 2008
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  4. andrewdunn

    andrewdunn Notebook Enthusiast

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    This is an expresscard slot - no latch.

    Also, the plastic "place holder" that fits into the slot slides in and out correctly. It is just the remote that is having problems.
     
    andrewdunn, Feb 11, 2008
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  5. SmoothTofu

    SmoothTofu Inspiron 1420 Owner

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    There's a little button next to the card slot that you can push, that's what I was referring to.
     
    SmoothTofu, Feb 11, 2008
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  6. BlackRussian

    BlackRussian Notebook Deity

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    BlackRussian, Feb 11, 2008
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  7. BlackRussian

    BlackRussian Notebook Deity

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    @andrewdunn ring up Tec support they might swap out the faulty part or you might get a replacement unit..
     
    BlackRussian, Feb 11, 2008
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  8. SmoothTofu

    SmoothTofu Inspiron 1420 Owner

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    Strange... I was looking at m1330 pictures and the expresscard slot doesn't have a release latch button after all, why?
     
    SmoothTofu, Feb 11, 2008
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    BlackRussian Notebook Deity

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    It has a push to release unit.. Once the cards is in place you just push/press on the card to release..
     
    BlackRussian, Feb 11, 2008
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  10. andrewdunn

    andrewdunn Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'm posting this only for the benefit of someone who may search for this in the future...

    It seems to work now. I guess it took a day or so to "Open Up". Keep working it in and out, and eventually it will come out like normal.
     
    andrewdunn, Feb 12, 2008
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  11. BlackRussian

    BlackRussian Notebook Deity

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    OK thats good news it take a bit of time to get used to the release of the express slot..
     
    BlackRussian, Feb 12, 2008
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