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    x61s... is this normal?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by marcc87, Nov 30, 2007.

  1. marcc87

    marcc87 Newbie

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    I just noticed this and I don't know if it has always been there or not. Right above the blue thinkvantage button, between the keyboard (bottom) part of the unit and the screen there is a ribbon like piece that is exposed (it is directly to the lower left of the lenovo logo below the monitor. Has this always been like this and I just never noticed? My notebook took a spill the other day and i've been a little paranoid since!

    thanks
     
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    JabbaJabba ThinkPad Facilitator

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    Yes, it is designed like that. The ribbon is slightly exposed (in the small gap above the ThinkVantage button) on the ThinkPad X61/X61s.

    Unless you try and cut it with a pair of scissors, you'll be fine. As for the spill, you could always remove the keyboard and check if there are "leftovers".
     
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    thank you very much!
     
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    JabbaJabba ThinkPad Facilitator

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    You bet.

    Forgot to mention (in case you don't know) that the X61/X61s has a spill proof keyboard, so unless you spilled a lot of liquid you are most likely fine.

    You might want to take a look at this thread for some advice:
    http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=94385
     
    JabbaJabba, Nov 30, 2007
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