U510 Keyboard Flex

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.
Click here for the power management software.
Upgrade the chipset driver as this model has the inbox driver for windows 8.1.
If still the issue persist then there is a issue with the keypad which needs to be replaced, please visit the nearest service centre for further details.
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.
Hope this helps! Do post us back for further queries.
Best regards,
Ashwin.S
Did someone help you today? Press the star on the left to thank them with a Kudo!
If you find a post helpful and it answers your question, please mark it as an "Accepted Solution"! This will help the rest of the Community with similar issues identify the verified solution and benefit from it.
Follow @LenovoForums on Twitter!

Similar Messages

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...
T420s i5-2520M HD3000 480GB Crucial M500 SSD 8GB RAM Ericsson F5521gw
T430 i5-3210M HD4000/NVIDIA 5400M 512GB Crucial MX100 SSD 12GB RAM Ericsson H5321gw

W530 keyboard flex

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?
Thanks in advance!

When does it turn off?
I pressed Fn+Space to turn it on now (in the low intensity mode).
After that I left the W530 on the sofa while watching TV.
Now, 15 minutes later, the backlit keyboard is still lit...
1h later I see that it is black, and so is the screen. So I think the keyboard backlight turn off when the enery saving scheme takes effect.
After it has been turned off, a new Fn+Space is needed to turn it on again.

T420s keyboard flex

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.
Country or Region
Language
Telephone number
Hours of operation
Canada
English
French
1-800-565-3344
24 hours/day
7 days/week
Best Regards,
Tanuj
Did someone help you today? Press the star on the left to thank them with a Kudo!
If you find a post helpful and it answers your question, please mark it as an "Accepted Solution".! This will help the rest of the Community with similar issues identify the verified solution and benefit from it.
Follow @LenovoForums on Twitter!

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.

Re: GT683 Keyboard Flex Issue ( vibration noise)

I have a MSI GT683 and when I listen to music my keyboard makes a noise. I think it is from the bass ( the keys are vibrating ).
Does anyone have this problem?
Edited title

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.

MSI GT72 keyboard flexing

Hi guys,
I've got MSI GT72 with GTX880 and noticed that keyboard flexes when pressing E, R, D, F, X, C and V keys. I.e. when I press D all other mentioned keys move slightly as well. I don't even have to press, just touch one of these keys. It doesn't feel when you don't look, but when I see this it bugs me:)
It looks like there is some empty space under that area of keys. Anybody had this problem?

Hhhmmmm im having a similar problem. My most common key (w,s,d,a)flex a little too and squeek a bit when moved around.
Would anyone know where i can get replacement keys?

Dear Lenovo, keyboard flex ...

I noticed with the T500 I purchased there existed some keyboard flex. I got sort of used to it. One of the keys broke (my own doing). I replaced the keyboard from my old T60 (FRU No: 42T3209). Wow! What a huge difference. The old design is superior in every way. It does weigh a little more but the difference in feel and ruggedness make it a much better choice. I am going to order a second 42T3209 keyboard for the T60. If anyone gets annoyed with the keyboard flex, I suggest searching (ebay, parts surplus) for the 42T3209 keyboard. To Lenovo: Please consider the old keyboard design in future models. Thank you.

There is a definite trade-off between the two types of keyboards. The more flexible keyboard is significantly lighter and more spill resistant (assumption). It also may provide a better ventilation due to the holes. The more rigid keyboard is heavier, more solid feeling (no flex), and may be less spill resistant (assumption). It may be a good idea for Lenovo to offer an option when ordering a laptop whereas customer can choose the type of keyboard, listing the benefits of each type.

How to fix keyboard flex on envy laptops

I own two laptops all from hp and I bought them at the same time. The HP ENVY 15-j051nr and the HP ENVY 17-j029nr all with amazing specs and performance. But my main issue that bothers me seriously is the keyboard flex. The keyboard of both laptops flex so badly it's extremely annoying.considering the price these laptops go for, it makes you feel like they're just utterly cheap and of low quality meanwhile they're not. QUESTION:: Is there anyway to fix the keyboard flex? I can handle any opening up and tightening some screws or any fix that would require me to open the laptop up. Generally all answers relating to help fix the issue of keyboard flex is welcome.

It is normal. I was provided an Envy 17-j029nr as a "loaner/tester" by HP to facilitate my participation in this Forum. My ONLY complaint is keyboard flex and nonresponsiveness. It will not recognize double letters. If I try to type "letters" it always comes out "leters" unless I slow down and punch the "t" twice very distinctly and slowly. I am thinking about trying to remove the keyboard and possibly stick a piece of thin rigid steel plate under the keyboard to hold it up but the keyboard is an island key type and not easy to get to and I cannot disassemble it too much.

T520 tingling sound + keyboard flex

Hi,
Tingling Sound:
Anytime I've the laptop at a 45+ degree angle (like using while in bed), I start to hear this slight crackling sound coming from the left side (left vent/back area). Has anyone experienced this on theirs?
Keyboard Flex:
So, the q,w,e,a,s,d,Enter, backspace, right Shift' keys are not firm resulting in poor typing experience. Also, these keys kind of a make thunk/clacky noise when pressed which is annonying. Has anyone been able to fix this themselves or from the Lenovo?
thanks for your feedback.

Kindly update the BIOS and check if the issue resolve.
http://download.lenovo.com/ibmdl/pub/pc/pccbbs/mobiles/8auj17us.exe
If the issue persist and laptop is in warranty then kindly contact the support center.
Country or Region
Language
Telephone number
Hours of operation
United States
English
1-800-426-7378
Select "Option #1"
24 hours/day
7 days/week
Best Regards,
Tanuj
Did someone help you today? Press the star on the left to thank them with a Kudo!
If you find a post helpful and it answers your question, please mark it as an "Accepted Solution".! This will help the rest of the Community with similar issues identify the verified solution and benefit from it.
Follow @LenovoForums on Twitter!

T61 Keyboard flex / pressure affect DVD drive?

Hi all,
I read in one of the posts that on a T61 there might be "minor keyboard flex" just above the DVD-drive, which i can confirm, though "minor" is vaguely spoken in my case.
The FRU of my keyboard is #42t3218 and thus an ALPS-model, which from what i've read so far seems to be one of the more solid models.
Having seen pictures of the inner frame-structure from the lenovo-site for a T61 and from another thread for the Tx00-series, the magnesium cage encloses the entire DVD-drive area, thus supporting the keyboard from underneath.
But with my T61 there are three cut-outs in this part of the frame, the biggest one of which is in the middle just below the Enter-key and right above the "DO NOT APPLY PRESSURE HERE"-label on the DVD-drive, giving way for considerable flex.
Since i am a heavy typer, this part of the keyboard gets bent quite frequently and i wonder if this could inflict any damage to the DVD-drive in a longer term or if there is a keyboard-model with a stronger base plate which caves in less than this one,
I guess the cut-outs in the frame came out of good intentions in order to make the machine lighter, but i would rather prefer carrying that extra weight for knowing that it makes sense. Having the cage changed as a whole would really be the last option.
Best regards,
van_Houten
Message Edited by nonny on 12-12-2008 10:09 PM
p.s.: thanks for redirecting this post
Message Edited by van_Houten on 12-12-2008 07:29 PM

nah, no keyboard flex on my x300, its all very solid, even when using it on one's lap.
the key is stiff and clicky, it is responsive, the spacing is wide, so if you have large hands and type hard; this keyboards suits you. thinkpad's keyboard is much better than many windows notebook, however;
i somewhat prefer typing on macbook/macbook pro though. on the mac, i can type faster because the key is softer, also, the keyboard is incredibly stiff, this is done trough the use of full metal backplate, the macbook/pro doesn't have drain channel though, and if things go wrong (even if its only one key, and you want to get it fixed), you need to replace the entire topcase, which is expensive. so its really apple and oranges.

T430 keyboard flex?

I recently got a T430 and noticed there is some flex on the left side of the keyboard, and also in the area of the trackpoint. It makes the keys there sound slightly more "hollow" than on the right side where there is no flex. It's a minor issue but it is slightly annoying, is there a way to fix this or am I just being overly picky?

Hi, zach890
I've never heard of this issue before, so it should be possible to fix. One thing you could try is to remove the keyboard from the system and inspect the underside of the keyboard, as well as the components underneath and the bezel for any irregularities. The keyboard is removable by customer without voiding the warranty, but I would recommend to be careful just to make sure nothing happens to the system.
To remove the keyboard, you will need to remove the battery and then the memory module slot cover. There will be two screws in here that need to be removed. Once done, the keyboard can gently be lifted from the system and removed. You can find a video demonstrating any of these steps here. Also, here is the Hardware Maintenance Manual, where removal steps for items are also listed. Let me know if you've any questions.
Best,
Adam
Did someone help you today? Press the star on the left to thank them with a Kudo!
If you find a post helpful and it answers your question, please mark it as an "Accepted Solution!" This will help the rest of the community with similar issues identify the verified solution and benefit from it.

Flex 2-14 keyboard flexing in the center and left. Keys not registering.

Hello Lenovo Community,
I recieved my Flex 2-14 about 2 weeks ago. Right after I took it out and began using it I noticed the keyboard was really "flexing" when typing, especially in the middle and left side.
Also, when typing, sometimes the keys won't register which causes letters to be missing in words. In almost every sentence I type there are letters always missing. I noticed that I have to press in the exact center of keys or else they will not register. Even if I press a key all the way down on the sides, nothing happens. This is a really disappointing keyboard from Lenovo, definitely the worst I've used.
Is anyone else experiencing either of these issues? What can I do to get this fixed?
Thank you.

Hi, yes having exactly the same issue syptoms as you hve described. Took it back to PC World - advised that was the design!

T500 Keyboard flex problem

After comparing a few laptops I decided to buy a Lenovo T500 (2082-8WG), convinced of the unbeatable quality and support.
However, I was unpleasantly surprised by the flex keyboard (left site), like mentioned already here on several posts.
Is there still a possibility to receive a better keyboard or the brackets to solve my problem? I am from the Netherlands, and I did not see anyone else with this problem from my country on this forum.

Windows 7 & switchable graphics aren't playing nice right now. I'll blame it on the ATI drivers, but it might be a BIOS issue, since the most recent BIOS says that switchable is only available for Vista.
DRJT400
T400, 2.4 GHz P8600, 2G RAM, Win7 (32 bit)
T440s, i7 4600U, 8G RAM, Win8.1 Pro (64 bit)

X200 Keyboard Flex/Clack

Just received my x200, and I've noticed theres some flex in various regions of the keyboard, its the worst in the upper right and around the enter key. When I press L for example I can see the 9, 0, +/= keys etc moving quite a bit as well. Theres nothing like this on the left side. Elsewhere it seems solid. Theres also a clacking noise when i press the page up key in upper right, esc key is fine.
Is this normal? I remember reading something about this issue, does lenovo replace the keyboards in this case?
Any help would be great,
-Tony

not exactly sure but if i'm not mistaken there are 2 different keyboards for your unit. one has some flex to it and the other one doesn't. also turn your unit over and look at the screws on the bottom. make sure that the screws that secure the keyboard are tight. the screws that secure the keyboard should have little pictures of a keyboard beside them. there should be about 6 of them. maybe 5
T430u, x301, x200T, x61T, x61, x32, x41T, x40, U160, ThinkPad Tablet 1838-22R, Z500 touch, Yoga Tab 2 Windows 8.1, Yoga Tablet 3 Pro
Did someone help you today? Press the star on the left to thank them with a Kudo!
If you find a post helpful and it answers your question, please mark it as an "Accepted Solution"!
If someone helped you today, pay it forward. Help Someone Else!
English Community Deutsche Community Comunidad en Español Русскоязычное Сообщество

U510 Keyboard Flex

Similar Messages

Maybe you are looking for