GT683 Keyboard Flex Issue

I purchased a GT683 on 7/16 and had to exchange it the same day. The keyboard would flex to a large degree pressing any key left of F or on the number pad. The flex was so great that keys would get stuck.
The replacement is much better, but the number 1 key (not on the keypad) has the same plus keys X and C and D to some extent. The keyboard flexes when typing, so far the keys haven't gotten stuck, but you can hear the keyboard flex, and sometimes the 1 key doesn't register.
Has anyone else experienced anything like this?
I purchased the laptop with the anticipation of doing a large amount of typing. I spent a considerable amount of time typing on the display laptop and it did not have this issue. One of the key points was I really liked the keyboard feel on the display model.

Quote from: ATOMANT on 19-July-11, 02:07:08
I just bought a GX680 and most of the keys on the LH side of the keyboard are very noisy. When typing there is an audible clang whenever you press any of those keys. I am being denied any RMA or warranty from NCIX.com because they claim its "not a known issue".
Atomant: That's the same experience I'm having. The clang is caused by the keyboard flexing. This causes friction on the board. It's a very annoying sound, made even worse by the fact it's only some keys.
I use a Dvorak keyboard layout, and the AOEUI keys are all on the home row left side, so they are the most commonly typed keys.
If I discover a method to quiet the keyboard, I'll post it here.

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Quote from: ATOMANT on 19-July-11, 02:07:08
I just bought a GX680 and most of the keys on the LH side of the keyboard are very noisy. When typing there is an audible clang whenever you press any of those keys. I am being denied any RMA or warranty from NCIX.com because they claim its "not a known issue".
Atomant: That's the same experience I'm having. The clang is caused by the keyboard flexing. This causes friction on the board. It's a very annoying sound, made even worse by the fact it's only some keys.
I use a Dvorak keyboard layout, and the AOEUI keys are all on the home row left side, so they are the most commonly typed keys.
If I discover a method to quiet the keyboard, I'll post it here.

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Quote from: ATOMANT on 19-July-11, 02:07:08
I just bought a GX680 and most of the keys on the LH side of the keyboard are very noisy. When typing there is an audible clang whenever you press any of those keys. I am being denied any RMA or warranty from NCIX.com because they claim its "not a known issue".
Atomant: That's the same experience I'm having. The clang is caused by the keyboard flexing. This causes friction on the board. It's a very annoying sound, made even worse by the fact it's only some keys.
I use a Dvorak keyboard layout, and the AOEUI keys are all on the home row left side, so they are the most commonly typed keys.
If I discover a method to quiet the keyboard, I'll post it here.

Which part of the machine is related to the keyboard flex problem ?

Mine is T420s
And I got a keyboard flex problem.
Actually which part is related to this problem ?
Isn't it inclusive to fix this problem in the warranty ?
thx

Mine doesn't exhibit any keyboard flex and I don't think it's a common issue with T420s; anyway:
http://forums.lenovo.com/t5/T400-T500-and-newer-T-series/T420s-Keyboard-Flex/td-p/454851/highlight/t...
http://forums.lenovo.com/t5/T400-T500-and-newer-T-series/t420s-keyboard-flex/m-p/755255/highlight/tr...
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Hello,
Previously I have posted a question concerning replacing the keyboard on the W530, even though this has nothing to do with the issue I am experiencing now. I am aware of the fact that I am not the only one that is experiencing keyboard flex in the left section of the keyboard. But when I press with a tad of force, I actually hear how the back of the keyboard hits the fan (which concerns me badly.)
Upon ordering, the only change I made in hardware on the official lenovo website was choosing the option to put in a backlit keyboard (which resulted in longer shipping, etc etc). I am wondering if this flex and fan hitting thing are normal things, and perhaps caused by the thinkpad being opened up and having the keyboard replaced with another one?
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I pressed Fn+Space to turn it on now (in the low intensity mode).
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Hey,
Sorry about questions about my newly arrived T420si but I have another quick question: There is some minor keyboard flex at the upper right corner around backspace and especially delete keys. Is this normal? I know all crappy laptops have keyboard flex, some too horrific degrees and this minor does not bother me at all, but I am worried that this is a sign of a bigger thing. Anything ideas??

Hello elalemever
The flex could be minor however, I would suggest you to get it check once. It may require the keyboard replacement.
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I just have to say that the keyboard flex on the u510 is terrible....why would such a low quality keyboard be allowed to ship? I tested it the other day and hated it...

Hi Bebbed,
Welcome to Lenovo Community!
As per the query we understood that you are facing issue with the keyboard backlight not working in your Lenovo U510 laptop.
As you have mentioned that the keyboard backlight was when function key and spacebar key is pressed, as there might be issue with the power management, please reinstall the chipset driver and power management software.
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Click here to open a link where you can select the country and get the exact contact support number. I’m sure they will be a great help.
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Kindly update the BIOS and check if the issue resolve.
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What do you mean by testing cpu/fan/ram? You can test cpu by OCCT or S&M and you can test RAM by memtest86+
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Quote from: dacull on 11-September-05, 06:06:15
So seems this keyboard issue remains nearly a year after i first reported it atleast..
https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?topic=61832.0
I managed to find one PS2 keyboard that gave me enough functionality to be able to turn on the USB, then switch to a USB keyboard that solved any instability problems, no problems since then.
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