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    T61 creaks with lid closed

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by T61inSeattle, Mar 17, 2008.

  1. T61inSeattle

    T61inSeattle Newbie

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    I'm a new owner of a 14.1" widescreen T61 laptop.

    With the lid closed, the frame creaks audibly when I press down with minimal pressure on any part of the lid. This is annoying because I carry my laptop to meetings every day - gripping the "bottom" edge of the laptop, the edge opposite from the battery - and it creaks pretty loudly in this position as I'm walking.

    Anyone else experiencing the same issue, or is it just me?
     
    T61inSeattle, Mar 17, 2008
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  2. Tim

    Tim Notebook Virtuoso

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    I haven't noticed any creaking with my laptop. How new is it? Maybe the hinges just need to wear in a little bit.
    Tim
     
    Tim, Mar 18, 2008
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  3. MikesDell

    MikesDell Notebook Evangelist

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    Mine do the same thing. Mine is the 15.4 inch model. I noticed that when my screen is open (to normal view) for just a few minutes, then when you go to shut the lid, it creaks a bit. I would imagine that this is completely normal. This creak I'm hearing sounds like it's coming from both the metal hinges too. I would not worry about it.
     
    MikesDell, Mar 18, 2008
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