Bezel bulge: defect or not?

[wmouhot]

Hello everyone. I received my T61p about a week ago and I just happened to notice that there is a VERY subtle bulge/bump on the bezel between the power button and the thinkvantage button. It appears that it is due to the LCD cable running right underneath it. I researched this topic online and it appears to be a very common characteristic of these machines. What I would like to know is if this is a defect or is this 'bump' within spec? Do all T61/T61p/other T's have this same bump? Additionally, if this is a defect, do you think it is worth the trouble of getting it fixed in an otherwise flawless (so far) machine? Not to mention the fact that it is hardly noticeable and I might get my laptop back with more problems than I sent it away with. I thank you all very much for your input.

Will

[mgo]

Hello everyone. I received my T61p about a week ago and I just happened to notice that there is a VERY subtle bulge/bump on the bezel between the power button and the thinkvantage button.

Will

The slight "bow" is by design. An arch is stronger than a straight support. (as in bridges)

[wmouhot]

Thank you for your response. I have to ask, what is the purpose of the arch support in this particular place on the laptop? Does it just serve to protect the LCD cable?

[mgo]

Thank you for your response. I have to ask, what is the purpose of the arch support in this particular place on the laptop? Does it just serve to protect the LCD cable?

I believe it is to protect the entire screen structure, providing some "give" when other objects are placed on it...like books or suitcases...

As I recall there is an extensive article on this on Lenovoblogs.com under the "design matters" section, I think. It's been a while since I read it, so my memory of where it is may be flawed.

[Paul Unger]

Yours is not the only machine to have "the bulge". See here, here, and here (especially second picture in fourth post). Mine has it too . . . It's quite ugly, but I try not to look there.

@ mgo: I don't think OP is referring to the back of the lcd cover (i.e., top of the computer when the lid is closed) but the area between the power and 'blue' + volume buttons.