New 14.1" T42- screen flex

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two_masks · #1 Post by **two_masks** » Mon Oct 25, 2004 4:33 pm

I just recieved my new 14.1" T42 (specs in sig), and so far everything is great... except for what I perceive to be a problem with flex near the hinges of the screen. When the laptop is closed, the side where the screen attaches to the base is bowed slightly up, and bends in when I grasp it from that edge. Another user posted a similar complaint, along with pictures that closely correspond to what I'm seeing. My question is: is this normal, or a manufacturing defect? It certainly doesn't make me happy, but if all T42s are like this and it's not a sign of a flaw in my particular machine, I can live with it. I was also blessed with no dead pixels, so I'm hesitant to just send it back.

Advice, anyone?

RCube · #2 Post by **RCube** » Mon Oct 25, 2004 5:15 pm

I think it is normal. I have it too.

skanky · #3 Post by **skanky** » Mon Oct 25, 2004 5:31 pm

all the T42's ive set up for users at work have the "screen flex" you mention.

two_masks · #4 Post by **two_masks** » Mon Oct 25, 2004 5:42 pm

Thanks you two- it's good to know I didn't get a lemon. Do you think I should be particularly careful holding the laptop from that edge, or is it alright? I went with IBM because reliability was a big issue for me, so I'd like to think I can carry it however I want =).

Plinkerton · #5 Post by **Plinkerton** » Mon Oct 25, 2004 5:59 pm

I hold it and pick it up from there all the time, with no ill effects so far. it doesn't seem to be bothering anything. just a little flex I guess.

admsteiner · #6 Post by **admsteiner** » Mon Oct 25, 2004 7:33 pm

Ditto. I have the flex also and never had a problem grasping it anyway i chose to

New 14.1" T42- screen flex

New 14.1" T42- screen flex

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