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    lock?

    Discussion in 'Other Manufacturers' started by tdmg, Aug 8, 2006.

  1. tdmg

    tdmg Notebook Enthusiast

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    I was taking a look at the pics of the HGL30 that I ordered, but I don't see a Kensington lock hole. Did I miss it, or is it just not there?

    Even still, I haven't ever owned a notebook, so I don't know much about the locks. Do the Kensington locks actually work, or should I get one of those that connect to my VGA port?
     
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  2. Donald@Paladin44

    Donald@Paladin44 Retired

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    Yes, the Kennsington lock port is on the left side.

    These locks have been used successfully for years...but as with any security device if the thief REALLY wants it...they get it :(
     
    Donald@Paladin44, Aug 8, 2006
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  3. Dustin H.

    Dustin H. Notebook Enthusiast

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    Can you tell me a little more about the lock? What is it used for? Is there supposted to be a key for it?...because i didn't recieve one....
     
    Dustin H., Aug 8, 2006
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  4. HchorionicGT

    HchorionicGT Notebook Consultant

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    The lock hole that you are refering to does not actually function as the lock. It is merely the hole that a kensington lock attaches to. Typically, you loop the lock around a stationary piece of furniture and then attach the lock end to the hole and lock the lock...if that makes any sense. This should depict it: http://us.kensington.com/html/1434.html
     
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  5. Dustin H.

    Dustin H. Notebook Enthusiast

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    Ohh...thanks! I thought it was an actual lock hole for a key...lol.
     
    Dustin H., Aug 9, 2006
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