Problem with FZ Rubber Feet. Please help!

My brand new FZ 4000 rubber feet seem to be uneven. The front left foot position is higher than the right one. If I lift it up, it looks very obvious. It seems that this is a design flaw as my notebook is brand new and the rubber feet don't seem to be damaged in anyway. Because of this problem, the screen is shaking a bit when I type.

Is it a common problem for all FZs? Should I return it for exchange or repair?

 

I've FZ-190, and it has a similar issue. so initially, it felt like the laptop is tilting while typing, but now it seems to have settle. There is a slight difference in height between left and right side rubber feet, but after some use it doesn't bother much. Also I had noticed the same thing on other FZ notebooks on display in stores.

 

My FZ-190's rubber feet are even.

 

Thanks for confirming that. Does your FZ screen wobble or move at all when you type? My FZ screen wobbles a bit when I type. The hinge is not 100% stiff. If I tap the screen at the top left or top right hand corner, it wobbles. If I type fast, it wobbles.

I wonder if this is normal for FZ or other 15.4" notebooks. Should I send it back for exchange or repair? Can it be fixed or is it another design flaw?

 

M FZ screen doesn't wobble when I'm typing (FZ140), I can only speak for myself, but if I bought a new pc and wasn't satisfied with it, I'd exchange it for the same model or another model or brand until I got one that I was satisfied with.

 

Slight warp seems to be a common problem with laptops made of metal casing - such as FZ or MBP. I remember noticing similar thing when I got my FZ, but maybe that was my table - on different table, and after using it for 9 months, it is flat now.

However, my screen does not wobble when I type. Maybe yours do because of uneven feet, but you may want to replace/return it.

 

Received my FZ4000 today, and the feet are rock solid. There is a case design element on the right side that protrudes so the right foot is shorter, I think. Not at home now, so I cannot confirm. Nevertheless, it's solid. Screen is solid too. An aside.. this laptop raises the bar for build quality compared to my Dell 17in Inspiron 9300. This is a very well constructed notebook. I'm really going to like this Sony. I feel like I just went from a Chevrolet to a BMW.

Larry

 

On my FZ190, there is some difference in height between left and right feet, when I received it, it looked awkward, but using it for few months it seems ok now.

 

Had mine for a few days and did not notice the feet height problem until I read this post.... But yes mine seems to be the same way, only makes the screen wobble a little, not a big enough issue for me to send it back...I don't want to give it up.