I explained this is very clearly a manufacturing defect. I contacted the company. They told me that I could pay them to fix it. It would take at least a month. I decided to take it to a local guy.
Asus’ ROG laptops support a Virtual Pet called OMNI, an Asus mascot who even has its own backstory. They aren’t as high-maintenance as something like a Tamagotchi, but you can play with them ...