topic LEFT MOUSE BUTTON BAR in PCs & Accessories

LEFT MOUSE BUTTON BAR

jolou — Fri, 14 Apr 2006 07:44:23 GMT

I've had my Sony Vaio VGN-FS29PVP for about 5 months and the silver metallic left mouse button is beginning to wear away to a worn dullled patch. Is this normal? It just makes my otherwise pristine condition looking Vaio look pants! If it isn't and nobody else has had this happen - who do I go to for a new button?!

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kee-lo_ — Fri, 14 Apr 2006 14:16:07 GMT

Had a very similar problem with my GRX, sadly it's the norm

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jolou — Fri, 14 Apr 2006 17:10:37 GMT

That's a shame - Considering it's a button that's used quite alot - you'd think it's be made out of something heavy duty like they use on space shuttles(?!) - something that won't wear out after a few months.....Afraid i'm just a bit sad and want that 'out of the box' look to last for more than a few months.....oh well c'est la vie!!!
Thanks for letting me down gently Kee-Lo!!!!

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kee-lo_ — Sat, 15 Apr 2006 20:50:53 GMT

I know, I dare not look at mine now, as it just isn't VAIO

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Josh-2552 — Sat, 15 Apr 2006 21:00:36 GMT

where do you go for a new button? got to be sony surely. try emailing or phoning them and ask for a replacement; they may charge you, as it isnt a problem, but you may be able to get a rediculous price quote that will make you feel better about not getting one?

You'll never know unless you try

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kee-lo_ — Sat, 15 Apr 2006 21:05:11 GMT

They would want to have it sent in and it wouldn't be cheap outside warranty

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jolou — Mon, 17 Apr 2006 08:13:19 GMT

I've only had it about five months and don't think that I use the button enough for it to have worn so quickly. It's definitely still in warranty so I will contact Sony and see what they say. Will let you know how I get on!!!

Re: LEFT MOUSE BUTTON BAR

kee-lo_ — Mon, 17 Apr 2006 15:23:19 GMT

Good luck with that

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BartK — Tue, 18 Apr 2006 08:58:35 GMT

Same thing happened @ my workplace.
We where using the same model, got it @ the same time but my collegue was a smoker and me not.
His keys and paint wore off quite quickly and mine didn't.
I'm guessing that this has an influence on this???

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kee-lo_ — Tue, 18 Apr 2006 15:26:28 GMT

I don't smoke and the bar faded away

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jolou — Wed, 19 Apr 2006 18:09:11 GMT

me neither!!!!

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TygerTyger — Wed, 19 Apr 2006 18:22:03 GMT

Non-smoker here too, mine is rubbing off badly now but it took almost 2 years so there's a thing :D.

But really, is there any point you sending it in? It'll only rub off again.

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kee-lo_ — Wed, 19 Apr 2006 20:26:25 GMT

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jolou — Thu, 20 Apr 2006 17:11:19 GMT

No i'm not going to send it back - I just wondered whether it was something that generally happened or whether I had a duff one!! It seems that it happens to others aswell! I think if I sent it back for a replacement button 'support' might think i was a bit of a nut-job. (or just slighly anally retentive!!!) I just wanted my 'baby' to look perfect for ever!!!!!!

Re: LEFT MOUSE BUTTON BAR

kee-lo_ — Sat, 22 Apr 2006 19:42:59 GMT

Oh they might think you're Adrian Monk.