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    8130 - Does yours rattle?

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by tsuki2000, May 9, 2011.

  1. tsuki2000

    tsuki2000 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I just got my 8130 and notice rattling when I type. The rattle seems to be coming from the optical drive. The rattle disappears if I apply pressure to that area (such as resting my palm above it), but as I type with my index fingers, I'm usually not doing so. It's loud enough to be audible when the TV is on, and even louder when I tap the palm rest right over the optical drive. I tried tightening all the screws, but the rattle persists. Note that it doesn't rattle while reading a CD/DVD.

    Is this normal for this model?
     
    tsuki2000, May 9, 2011
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  2. Thisisalamp

    Thisisalamp Notebook Deity

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    Have you tried "dissecting" the drive itself? e.g. open up the optical drive...maybe something is in contact with the drive bay.
     
    Thisisalamp, May 9, 2011
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  3. tsuki2000

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    I'm going to send it in. I noticed a problem with the speakers as well.

    I talked to XoticPC and they said they hadn't ever heard of either of my problems despite selling a bunch of 8130s, and come to think of it, I haven't seen either problem mentioned in any reviews, so I must have gotten a lemon.
     
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  4. CajunCARTFan

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    Does anyone know a resolution to this?
     
    CajunCARTFan, Jun 13, 2011
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  5. MALIBAL

    MALIBAL Company Representative

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    I'm typing on a P151HM1 / 8130 right now and it doesn't rattle like that. Depending on how hard you strike the keys on the keyboard, they might make a typical clicking type sound, but there isn't any rattling at all - no matter how hard you type.
     
    MALIBAL, Jun 13, 2011
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  6. Mr_Mysterious

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    Lol really malibal? With all of the PCs you ship out, with all of those crazy configurations, you use a lowly 8130? :p

    Mr. Mysterious
     
    Mr_Mysterious, Jun 13, 2011
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  7. MALIBAL

    MALIBAL Company Representative

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    There's nothing lowly about the P151HM1 / 8130, my friend. They're perfect for work. Now, if I'm doing some gaming - I might pull out a Nine X7200, but not for basic tasks. :)
     
    MALIBAL, Jun 13, 2011
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  8. Anthony@MALIBAL

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    I run a Lotus P150HM for mine :D

    On topic though, if you notice the rattle from the keyboard itself, there was another post on here where a user DIY'd it a bit and added two small bits of foam adhesive under the keyboard that sorted it out.

    I don't notice any rattle on the P150HM I use though, despite being the same keyboard.
     
    Anthony@MALIBAL, Jun 13, 2011
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  9. Mr_Mysterious

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    I think that was a different model though...probably an Asus.

    Mr. Mysterious
     
    Mr_Mysterious, Jun 13, 2011
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  10. CajunCARTFan

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    It seems like that optical drive is loose or it could be from all the extra space in the chassis for cooling. IDK.
     
    CajunCARTFan, Jun 13, 2011
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    Mine does not rattle with or without the ODD drive. Where does the rattle come from?
     
    Electric Shock, Jun 14, 2011
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  12. Justin@XoticPC

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    Feel free to get this all set up with our Service Department and they will get the repair set up for you and forward you a UPS Label for the repair.
     
    Justin@XoticPC, Jun 14, 2011
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