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    T430u Hinge build quality

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by vcb003104, Jan 31, 2013.

  1. vcb003104

    vcb003104 Newbie

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    Hey guys,
    Got the T430u after my T40. Just realized that I can see the wires in the hinge of the laptop. T430u hinge.jpg Wondering if that's normal. I tried attaching the pic. Hope it turns out right.

    Thanks.
    Victor

    Wont let me rotate the pic.. *
     
    vcb003104, Jan 31, 2013
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  2. ibmthink

    ibmthink Notebookcheck Deity

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    As long as the hinge has no other problems, I wouldn´t mind this. It is cosmetic.
     
    ibmthink, Jan 31, 2013
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  3. Flickster

    Flickster Notebook Evangelist

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    Would of been ideal if they had covered, even so, you can hardly see it unless you look real close.
     
    Flickster, Jan 31, 2013
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  4. Robisan

    Robisan Notebook Consultant

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    No visual wires in my 430u hinges.
     
    Robisan, Jan 31, 2013
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  5. Burz

    Burz Notebook Enthusiast

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    I can see them on my T430s, but they're thicker-- wrapped in cloth. Didn't notice it until I saw this message and shone a flashlight on them.

    Also, from your photo it looks like the power button 'bezel' between the keyboard and the hinges is built better on the T430u than on the T430s. My bezel has a gap on the edge closest to the screen where I can see into the computer itself, including some circuit board. :(
     
    Burz, Feb 2, 2013
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