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    Why my X220 is too 'hard' to press and not spongy enough?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by thinkwierd, Jun 20, 2013.

  1. thinkwierd

    thinkwierd Notebook Evangelist

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    OK. let me confess: I have never experienced how good the 'legendary' keyboard of Thinkpad (orthodox style) is.

    The original keyboard I got on X220 had a sticky key and I had it replaced. The letter 'N' on the key was worn off by repetitive usage.

    The new keyboard on X220 was OK at first, but now it gets 'hard' to press.The keys feels 'sticky' and hard to press, and it lacks some elastic or spongy feel. I need to make some efforts to press it. Others around me say that the keyboard make some noise when I am typing.

    On the contrary, the new keyboard, after I tested it, is a delight, because it has 'bouncy' feel and are easy to press down.

    I am not so sure if you guys have the same problem? The keys feels hard and makes some noises. Or it is just me?

    Do I need to take the keyboard out and clean/wash it thoroughly?
     
    thinkwierd, Jun 20, 2013
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  2. lead_org

    lead_org Purveyor of Truth

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    The new keyboard isn't bad to type on, people just hate it because of its new layout (7 rows versus 6 rows), which have reduced functionality.
     
    lead_org, Jun 20, 2013
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