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T61 doesn't sit flat on table.
Posted: Mon Jul 16, 2007 4:12 pm
by pyroman002
My T61's right corner, under the palm rest, moves down when sitting on a flat surface. It is somewhat elevated compared to the other corners. It is very slight, and might be correctable by shaving down the rubber foot so there isn't as much give in it.
Is this a common problem, or one worth calling lenovo about.
It is kinda annoying. Thanks.
Posted: Mon Jul 16, 2007 4:31 pm
by exlax
some have reported of warped chassis which would result in rocking. its up to you, shouldnt be a problem, just annoying. lenovo would probably have to replace the whole computer.
Posted: Mon Jul 16, 2007 5:37 pm
by carbon_unit
Personally I would lay a thin cloth on a flat table, lay the laptop down upside down (the display on the bottom and the bottom side up), loosen all the screws 1 turn, then tighten all the screws. If that does not fix it then I would call up Lenovo and get it replaced.
Your table really is flat...right?
Posted: Mon Jul 16, 2007 6:07 pm
by pyroman002
Sales rep is going to call me back after getting out-of-21-day return setup. I will try the screws.
Posted: Sat Jul 28, 2007 9:46 pm
by LIVE4SPD
FWIW my T61 has the same problem. Same lower right corner as well.
Posted: Sun Jul 29, 2007 12:57 am
by rukiri
yeah, people have been mentioning this. A T61 I had for awhile had the same thing, but not so pronounced. As long as it's not *rocking* you should be okay. But definitely get things fixed to your satisfaction as soon as possible, under 21 days if at all possible.
Re: T61 doesn't sit flat on table.
Posted: Fri Aug 10, 2007 1:10 am
by gfolkert
pyroman002 wrote:My T61's right corner, under the palm rest, moves down when sitting on a flat surface. It is somewhat elevated compared to the other corners. It is very slight, and might be correctable by shaving down the rubber foot so there isn't as much give in it.
Is this a common problem, or one worth calling lenovo about.
It is kinda annoying. Thanks.
I believe I have a fix for this.
Loosen (about 2 turns) the screws to the RAM cover, which basically the hand rest.
Then set the machine on the table, right side up.
Then open the lid, make sure the hand rest is fully seated... firm pressure but not GRRR-ILLA style.
Carefully close the lid, making sure it is latched.
Carefully flip the machine an place carefully on its back.
Tighten the four screws.
All should be well.
I had a slightly "warped" chassis as well, until I replaced my memory. Once I reseated the cover and carefully tightened the screws, the wobble went away.