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    wavy dv2500 keyboard?

    Discussion in 'HP' started by asim_civil2002, Nov 3, 2007.

  1. asim_civil2002

    asim_civil2002 Notebook Enthusiast

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    The keyboard seems wavy when looked from this angle and the light source above the keyboard (pic1). From all other angles it seems flat.
    Is this some sort of visual effect ?
     

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    Natuh Newbie

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    have you tried to mesure it with a straight ruler ?
     
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    asim_civil2002 Notebook Enthusiast

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    i ve measured it with a ruler it seems straight

    Another angle
     

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    mines pretty flat aswell....

    If you press the left arrow key the keyboard should sink in a little
     
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    asim_civil2002 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Does your keyboard look like pic 1 ( slightlty wavy) when viewed at that angle and only when the light source is above the keyboard.

    Its not a big deal but i am just curious.

    About the left arrow key yes it sinks the keyboard a bit.
     
    asim_civil2002, Nov 3, 2007
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    I have exchanged 5 DV2500 because of wavy keyboard. New DV2500s are just awful...old ones are much better
     
    Boby_Lenovo, Nov 3, 2007
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    As i said it appears slightly wavy but you have to examine it closely to notice any thing from the angle that i gave in pic 1. Overall it is flat & the keys are even.
     
    asim_civil2002, Nov 4, 2007
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    i put a flat ruler across the keyboard and its seems to be striaght.. i cant notice any wavy parts at all. Maybe its just not installed correctly?
     
    flipfire, Nov 4, 2007
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    Look around the corners of the keyboard... you'll notice there are tiny silver tabs (built into the case) which the keyboard snaps under. More than a few people have noticed that the keyboard from the factory is not installed correctly. If your keyboard shows significant flex near the arrow keys, it is not seated properly.

    It's easy to uninstall and reinstall the keyboard. Just go here:

    http://h20181.www2.hp.com/plmconten...382&MEID=CF4D36A0-D4E4-4E35-9570-7E0EBB090905

    You don't need to return your laptop to fix this.
     
    tosh_76, Nov 4, 2007
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