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    New R61 just arrived - few issues

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Lightning Hunter, Nov 7, 2007.

  1. Lightning Hunter

    Lightning Hunter Notebook Enthusiast

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    I've just received my new R61, and a few questions.

    Firstly, there is noticable keyboard flex on the right hand side, around the enter key etc, is this normal?

    Secondly, when closed, the lid flexes about 3-4mm in the middle between the hinges when squeezed hard.

    Am I being over-cautionary, or are these not normal?
     
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  2. John B

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    Keyboard flex is not usual with Thinkpads
    For the lid, there is a limit to squeezing hard...every lid will flex between the hinges with a given pressure

    Also, read this: http://lenovoblogs.com/insidethebox/?p=19
     
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    Cherude Notebook Evangelist

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    Cherude, Nov 7, 2007
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  4. Lightning Hunter

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    The six keys del, etc 'clatter' when I press them, and the keyboard feels firmer and quieter the more to the left I go.
     
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    14 inch screen
     
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    So the material shouldn't be a issue. Same as T series.
     
    Cherude, Nov 7, 2007
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  7. Lightning Hunter

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    I think the screen flex is normal, the blog above suggests it's a built-in flex for durability.

    The keyboard is my main concern
     
    Lightning Hunter, Nov 7, 2007
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    Oh, don't you know?!?! That is also a buit-in 'clatter' for durability!!! :cool: :rolleyes: :D
     
    Cherude, Nov 7, 2007
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    have you tried tightening the screws on the bottom? lenovo is notorious for loose screws
     
    eyecon82, Nov 7, 2007
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