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    Any suggestions for fixing palm rest flex on T61?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by techno_techie, Jul 15, 2008.

  1. techno_techie

    techno_techie Notebook Consultant

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    Wondering if anyone has any suggestions for fixing palm rest flex on the right side of a T61. The seam between the palm rest and the remaining part of the housing isn't flush on the right side, as it is on the left (To better describe, it's where the bottom of the keyboard is, near the right arrow key). Is there a simple Phillips-head solution to this? Thanks.
     
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  2. Bog

    Bog Losing it...

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    Well, depending on what is underneath that palmrest, you may be able to open it up and reinforce it with almost anything you can find... even cardboard.
     
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    stewie What the deuce?

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    Thanks!! I was wondering if loosening it might help.
     
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    batman5315 Notebook Evangelist

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    I had a problem with the left side. I reinforced it with folded index cards and tape.

    not very elegant, but worked fine for me
     
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