X41 Moving Parts Inside PCMCIA Slots

[LearningThinking]

Hi,
I just noticed that there is a piece of shining steel sliding around inside the PCMCIA slot. This happens when I lift the left side, then lower the left side, then lift the right side.
When I plug in a PCMCIA card, however, it stops moving around.
The sliding steel is located near the edge of the laptop, i.e., below the right palm.
Is this normal?
Thanks a lot!

L.T.

[akao]

I have the same thing on my X40. So since we both have it, I'm going to guess that it's normal.

[LearningThinking]

I have the same thing on my X40. So since we both have it, I'm going to guess that it's normal.

[mattfromomaha]

If you're talking about what I'm thinking, it's part of the mechanism for the PCMCIA card eject button.