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    New Thinkpad Edge dropped on floor....

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by dongtandave, Apr 16, 2011.

  1. dongtandave

    dongtandave Newbie

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    Hey,

    My new laptop accidentally was pushed off my bed and fell to the floor. It seems to have no obvious problems other than the main panel on the underside has partially popped out of its case. One side is still held in by screws but the half that just clips in is out by about a millimeter.

    Should I just turn the laptop off, unscrew the whole panel and then pop it back in? Or could I damage something? It doesn't seem to be causing any real problems but it's annoying and I feel like it's one of those things that could affect my laptop's long term longevity.
     
    dongtandave, Apr 16, 2011
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  2. abachofner

    abachofner Notebook Geek

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    OMG You killed your laptop! :)

    Seriously, thats a bummer.. My suggestion would be to turn it off, take the panel completely off and put it back in the way it should be. With the panel off, try to see if anything on the inside seems broken, misplaced or damaged. If so, fix it or get it fixed.

    Problem is, even if everything seems to be in order there could be some damage that will affect your laptops lifetime in the long run..
     
    abachofner, Apr 16, 2011
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  3. Tsunade_Hime

    Tsunade_Hime such bacon. wow

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    Run the PC Doctor diagnostics and see if anything fails.
     
    Tsunade_Hime, Apr 16, 2011
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  4. John Ratsey

    John Ratsey Moderately inquisitive Super Moderator

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    It's quite possible that the panel just got displaced by the impact. I would certainly try to refit it correctly because this will reveal if anything is broken. You should also check the HDD for damage because, if it was spinning, then the heads could damage the surface (unless the computer has a sensor to detect the movement and automatically park the heads).

    John
     
    John Ratsey, Apr 16, 2011
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  5. bherila

    bherila Notebook Consultant

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    If it's less than 90 days old and you bought it with an American Express card, you may be eligible for Purchase Protection:

    Purchase Protection - Frequently Asked Questions - American Express® --> americanexpress.com Purchase Protection FAQ
     
    bherila, Apr 16, 2011
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  6. bherila

    bherila Notebook Consultant

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    Just to elaborate, my friend bought a new pair of skis, hit a big rock the next day at high speed, and AMEX paid for the major repair.
     
    bherila, Apr 16, 2011
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  7. princealyy

    princealyy Notebook Evangelist

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    Nice policy with Amex .... I also concur take off the part and check for damage ....
     
    princealyy, Apr 16, 2011
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  8. Colonel O'Neill

    Colonel O'Neill Notebook Deity

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    Pretty sure the Edges also have Active Protection System.

    Run HD Tune's (or an alternative) surface error test anyway.
     
    Colonel O'Neill, Apr 16, 2011
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  9. kaede

    kaede Notebook Consultant

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    shud be fine. i dropped my T61 before. still working fine after that. the laptop even still turn ON. :D

    to answer your question. yeah you can tighten the area that popped off. :D
     
    kaede, Apr 16, 2011
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  10. jazdc

    jazdc Notebook Consultant

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    They do. No rollcage, though.
     
    jazdc, Apr 16, 2011
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