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    Loose Optical Drive

    Discussion in 'HP' started by bjcom, May 29, 2012.

  1. bjcom

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    Hey All,

    Sorry, this is a double post, but I think I posted in the wrong area earlier.

    I just got a dv6tqe. Its an awesome machine. Dual-boot is no problem also. All Ubuntu drivers work like a charm.

    One issue, however, is the optical drive. It's fairly loose and kind-of clicks up-and-down when pressed on. Is this enough to send it back? Is this normal to get this? The gap is about 1-1.5mm (~0.04 inches).

    Also, the keyboard does not seem to be level. When looking at the keyboard with my eyes almost parallel with the keyboard, I notice it going up and down. The only reason I'm worried is because I had to push the plastic covering under the keys into place--like it wasn't completely installed. It looks ok now, but just worrying...

    What do you guys think--especially about the drive.

    Thanks for your input!
    Ben
     
    bjcom, May 29, 2012
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