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    Does your T400 Flex?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Mohdoo, Sep 18, 2008.

  1. Mohdoo

    Mohdoo Notebook Guru

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    Mine does. When the notebook is opened, it flexes and dips a bit when I put my wrist on it. The location it does this is roughly 1 inch to the left of the "Thinkpad" symbol.

    Anyone have the same issue? I was thinking about opening it up and possibly putting some folded paper there to make it more sturdy :)
     
    Mohdoo, Sep 18, 2008
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  2. janko10

    janko10 Notebook Consultant

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    Is your palm rest secured all the way? Mine pops off pretty easily.
     
    janko10, Sep 18, 2008
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  3. Generator

    Generator Notebook Consultant

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    My T400 flexes slightly when I put pressure on it, on both the left and right sides. I don't think its a matter of flex within the notebook though, but it seems more like the rubber feet are flexing slightly since they are pretty gummy. For me atleast.
     
    Generator, Sep 18, 2008
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  4. keltix

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    flexes like putty around the F keys (especially thinkvantage button)
    also on top of the left palm rest (because of BLANK); sometimes it even clicks when i press harder
     
    keltix, Sep 18, 2008
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  5. traldan

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    Horrible flex around the upper right area - every layer above/below the CD drive. To the point where it doesn't feel sturdy when shut.
     
    traldan, Sep 18, 2008
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  6. abbjr

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    ...so does my T61; however, the keyboard is solid as a rock. :cool: You can not get a better-built laptop than a ThinkPad -- no matter how much flex you may try to find in the new and 'improved' keyboards. ;)
     
    abbjr, Sep 18, 2008
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  7. keltix

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    i think sony's are on par if not better
     
    keltix, Sep 18, 2008
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  8. cn_habs

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    my T61 flexes when I put pressure on the both sides of the armrest. Is it normal?
     
    cn_habs, Sep 18, 2008
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  9. jeffjose

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    Oh give it a break. I just got mine and i find it perfectly within limits.

    Does it flex ?, Yes.
    Do I care ?, No !
     
    jeffjose, Sep 18, 2008
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  10. keltix

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    who gives a sh*t?

    some here do
     
    keltix, Sep 18, 2008
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  11. daylove

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    I disagree I own a T400, T61, R61, and Apple MacBook Pro and the Apple is way superior in built than any other laptop out there.
     
    daylove, Sep 18, 2008
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