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post #1 of 5
3/20/04 at 11:03pm
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I've recently recevied my first notebook, a Thinkpad T41. I am incredibly
pleased with this machine in all respects except one.

The LCD and its corresponding chassis are slightly curved along the edge that
attaches to the main chassis. This is most apparent when the notebook is
closed, looking down the back panel. My assumption is that the LCD cover is
slightly spring loaded to maintain clearance over the keys and perhaps to
better equip it for falls. Nonetheless it's disconcerting because the two
metal hinges that attach the LCD cover to the main pc appear to be a bit past perpendicular to the case. I am wondering if perhaps there is a tension screw that was turned one too many times at the factory, or if this is normal. Can any other T41 users corroborate?
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post #2 of 5
3/21/04 at 2:18pm
Is this a new notebook or a used one? I am a little confused with your explanation; however, maybe you can look at pictures on the internet and compare it to your notebook. That should tell you if something it wrong with the case. I doubt this is a big problem.
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post #3 of 5
3/21/04 at 6:34pm
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hi, thanks ... yeah, its a new notebook

sorry if my description is a little convoluted, i agree, its probably how they all are... but who wants a defect, right. i found someones photo online, and drew lines on it to try and illustrate what i'm seeing on mine. based on his picture, i'm getting the sense its normal.

http://mysite.verizon.net/vze1q9n2/

does the lcd chassis look curved to you here?

basically, it looks like the hinges are a millimeter too close together, causing them to be a degree or so beyond perpendicular to the main chassis, and also causing the lcd chassis to bow outward a little between the hinges. this is most easily observable by closing the lcd, with battery inserted, look down the rear panel from the cd side to the usb side. i can think of reasons why this would be deliberate... either to keep the lcd 'tight' over the lifetime of the machine, or possibly to give more clearance over the trackpoint, or somehow improve chance of survival in a fall.

if anyone else has a t40 or t41, it would be interesting to know if you see the same.

thanks
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post #4 of 5
3/22/04 at 2:08pm
I've got a 41p - maybe you could post a shot of your own? It's hard to get a good idea.

Did you buy your T41 from IBM? If so - just call them and tell them that it looks like the chassis has a defect - and have them send you another. If you've had it less than 30 days they're really good about swapping them out.
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post #5 of 5
3/22/04 at 2:50pm
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thanks, yeah, it's new from ibm. it was a tough decision, but i decided to send it back for a replacement. why settle on a $2200 order. i would post pics but i dont have a digital camera. based on other people's photos, i am getting the impression that a small degree of curvature is normal, but mine is excessive. fingers crossed on the next one.
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