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    Gap between frame and lcd (X220)

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by AirbusA345, Jul 4, 2011.

  1. AirbusA345

    AirbusA345 Newbie

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    I just received my x220 today, however I found there are gaps between the frame and the lcd.
    1mm for the left side
    2mm for the right side
    Is it normal?





    right





    excellent built quality!



    I am going to ask for an exchange tmr, it is unacceptable
     
    AirbusA345, Jul 4, 2011
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  2. akwok

    akwok Notebook Enthusiast

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    Don't bother asking for an exchange on such a trivial matter since it won't fix anything.
     
    akwok, Jul 4, 2011
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  3. vinuneuro

    vinuneuro Notebook Virtuoso

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    It's normal. I don't know why they left an intentional gap like that. It's a little annoying in the beginning, but you don't notice it very quickly.
     
    vinuneuro, Jul 4, 2011
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  4. AirbusA345

    AirbusA345 Newbie

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    the left side is okay, since it's just 1mm, but the right side is really unacceptable (2mm), it is very annoying
     
    AirbusA345, Jul 4, 2011
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  5. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    Things only bother you if you let them. Honestly, I can't really see much in the pictures.
     
    ZaZ, Jul 4, 2011
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  6. AirbusA345

    AirbusA345 Newbie

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    it's hard to see from the pics
     
    AirbusA345, Jul 4, 2011
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  7. Kaso

    Kaso Notebook Virtuoso

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    @Airbus: What would you expect Lenovo forum members to say? Three possibilities: (1) Ignorance is bliss; (2) Ignoring is bliss; (3) Not using an X220, just adding general life-is-good comments.

    It's your money. If the gaps do bother you (and don't expect anyone else to agree/sympathize with you because it's your own eyes that look at the very gaps), return the laptop or have it replaced.
     
    Kaso, Jul 4, 2011
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  8. turned2black

    turned2black Notebook Consultant

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    Really? I have often thought that the Lenovo forum members were WAY to critical. All the time ing and moaning about how Lenovo is not IBM.
     
    turned2black, Jul 4, 2011
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  9. vinuneuro

    vinuneuro Notebook Virtuoso

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    Dunno if you added them later, but I just saw the last couple pics which show a gap in the bezel from the side. That's not normal. If you're not able to snap it back in place, have the bezel replaced, it's a really simple replacement.
     
    vinuneuro, Jul 4, 2011
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  10. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    That was my thought too when I saw the added pics, that it's not snapped in correctly.

    Yeah, there's some old women here, no question on that one. :D
     
    ZaZ, Jul 4, 2011
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  11. JaneL

    JaneL Super Moderator

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    Hey now! :p
     
    JaneL, Jul 4, 2011
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  12. lead_org

    lead_org Purveyor of Truth

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    you can probably send it in for repair, they will take the screen bezel off, and refit a double sided sticky tape to hold down the bezel onto the screen.
     
    lead_org, Jul 4, 2011
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