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    15 R3 Right Corner flex

    Discussion in '2015+ Alienware 13 / 15 / 17' started by BigBoss5090, Mar 25, 2017.

  1. BigBoss5090

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    I got my replacement R3, but was wondering if it was normal to have some noise when you press down on the right corner of the chasis? seems like some flex its only the right corner by the Intel Sticker
     
    BigBoss5090, Mar 25, 2017
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    I'm not sure whether i have the r2 or the r3 but mine does it right below the right hand side of the right track pad button.
     
    Sacred_User, Mar 25, 2017
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    I made a video

     
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    I made a video

     
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    Okay I can't say its normal or healthy but mine does the same thing, just in a slightly different spot.

    And I have a r2.

     
    Sacred_User, Mar 26, 2017
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    All r2s have that. Thats just the palmrest flex.
     
    rinneh, Mar 27, 2017
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