Loose Keyboard on the E71, how many affected?
Posted by pnksniper on September 18, 2008
It’s been a month or two since the E71-1 was released globally and about a week since the release of the E71-2 and I think it’s time to ask, is your keyboard loose? When I received my review E71-1 I was wowed by the build quality: the metal, gloss, the weight, the keyboard, the keyboard? It’s one of the most important parts of the phone, yet it was flawed. I noticed that the top portion of the keyboard was loose. It was floating above the keys. Maybe since the E-71 had passed through so many hands that it had become loose. When my E71-2 arrived at my door (rather I had to pick it up from FedEx) one of the first things I inspected was the keyboard. To my relief it was normal; flat against the unit with no signs of looseness. So is this a manufacturing defect or just a case of misuse. So I throw the question to YOU the readers. Is your unit affected with a loose keyboard? Chime In!!! PS. If you don’t know what I’m referring to I’ve included a sample video that I took of both the units I had in my possession. Enjoy!
Right: E71-1 (defect) | Left: E71-2 (no defect)
Adam said
I got just the same problem, but after I got my E71 back from service (vibration repair). I’m not sure if they did not put the keyboard back in place fine or its just loose keyboard. I’m planning to get it disassembled to check
Adam said
Problem solved. After disassemble i found that the idiot from so called phone service did not put keyboard back in place as it should be. There are 4 ‘hooks’ that should fit in small openings on cover and if thats done good, no loose keyboard after taking the top cover back. All you need is a T5 torx screwdriver and 10 mins of patience