I posted about my T61's flex issues before on Notebookreview forums, but I thought I'd post some videos here as well.
My T61 has been having issues with flex on the first day I got it, and the problems have only been worsening. It makes the most annoying creaks and groans even when lightly pressed on, which is WAY below my expectation in a ThinkPad.
I went with a friend to buy a cheap $499 Gateway laptop last week (she needed a replacement for her broken HP), and her Gateway flexes noticeably LESS than my T61. In fact, her laptop exhibits none of the flex in the videos you see below.
Does Lenovo usually fix serious frame issues like this? I don't think it's right for a $1200 (originally) ThinkPad to flex more than a $499 Gateway from Best Buy.
I got the 2 year warranty, so I still have about 21 months left since I got this laptop brand new in August 2008.
For the record, I keep my laptop in a well-padded backpack when I take it to the library. It has been well cared for; never dropped or abused.
Lid Creaking
Palmrest Flex
Other chassis flex
EDIT: Going to send it in on Tuesday 11/25 for repairs...hopefully it works out. Called after hours so I got the Atlanta, GA help center and the people were really nice
My T61 has been having issues with flex on the first day I got it, and the problems have only been worsening. It makes the most annoying creaks and groans even when lightly pressed on, which is WAY below my expectation in a ThinkPad.
I went with a friend to buy a cheap $499 Gateway laptop last week (she needed a replacement for her broken HP), and her Gateway flexes noticeably LESS than my T61. In fact, her laptop exhibits none of the flex in the videos you see below.
Does Lenovo usually fix serious frame issues like this? I don't think it's right for a $1200 (originally) ThinkPad to flex more than a $499 Gateway from Best Buy.
I got the 2 year warranty, so I still have about 21 months left since I got this laptop brand new in August 2008.
For the record, I keep my laptop in a well-padded backpack when I take it to the library. It has been well cared for; never dropped or abused.
Lid Creaking
Palmrest Flex
Other chassis flex
EDIT: Going to send it in on Tuesday 11/25 for repairs...hopefully it works out. Called after hours so I got the Atlanta, GA help center and the people were really nice
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