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    dv7t keyboard flex

    Discussion in 'HP' started by jon08, Oct 2, 2008.

  1. jon08

    jon08 Newbie

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    Has anyone with a dv7t noticed a slight/moderate amount of flex in their numeric keypad? The feel of the keys seem q different than the main board. The main keyboard has no springiness at all. Just wondering if this is typical or not in this model. Thanks.

    jon
     
    jon08, Oct 2, 2008
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    theseadragon Notebook Consultant

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    Don't know about the dv7t but that about describes my dv9700t...
     
    theseadragon, Oct 2, 2008
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  3. Han Bao Quan

    Han Bao Quan The Assassin

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    It's the case with all HP notebooks, even on the business models. I don't know why they do that.
    Oh well, after all, what do you expect from a consumer range laptop???
     
    Han Bao Quan, Oct 2, 2008
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    Infamous22 Notebook Deity

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    I haven't noticed flexing on my DV7t. It's superb. The DV9700T did have a little flex. It shouldn't be much to worry about though.
     
    Infamous22, Oct 2, 2008
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    Bleu Notebook Enthusiast

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    If it's not an excessive amount of flex, I wouldn't worry. It's pretty normal given the numpad's location over the optical drive.
     
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    jon08 Newbie

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    Thanks for the input, seems to be that a bit of flex in the #pad is typical. I just wish the entire keyboard had a more consistent feel. Might just check out BB and see how their dv7t feel for comparison before calling HP :(

    jon
     
    jon08, Oct 3, 2008
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