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Anybody else's phone creaks when squeezed?

I know, this is due to a plastic build. It seems to be due to the back case that's causing it. It doesn't happen often, but at times I can certainly feel the phone creak. Though its got me thinking, is it just my phone or does others creak in a similar matter also? I didn't really expect this from such a high end device, but eh I guess I gotta learn to live with it.
I guess I could cover it up by getting a case that encases the phone, or see if I can find another back casing.

For what its worth, mine doesn't but as you say its plastic and im sure it wont be long before mine starts. I forgot to swap my MicroSD card out of my old phone when I got the phone and now im scared to take the cover off to put it in because that battery cover is so thin and flimsy.

mine doesnt squeak also

No creaking here. I did catch one of the buttons while squeezing and it triggered the haptic feedback but no creaking. The rear panel feels flimsy when detached, but when in place the phone feels reasonably solid to me.

TravUK said:
The rear panel feels flimsy when detached, but when in place the phone feels reasonably solid to me.
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Maybe that's cause you're used to the Touch HD? I'm gonna make the switch from a Touch HD to the Galaxy S as well.
Seriosuly though, my Touch HD creaks only when handled in a certain way, maybe the same is true for the Galaxy S?
Regards.

Silverdragondk said:
Maybe that's cause you're used to the Touch HD?
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lol, yeah maybe
I also have a Blackberry Bold 9700 and the case for that creaks way more than any noise I can get from the Samsung.

It happens to me sometimes when I try to get a better grip
The first few times I almost **** myself thinking I broke something

Mine seems to creak when I press the top bit of the phone (just above the grill thing above the Samsung logo), and sometimes at the sides also when I pick it up. It's not that bad, but I have terrible, terrible OCD and this can bug me sometimes.

Creaking? That reminds me of the g1 lol
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blackerwater said:
Creaking? That reminds me of the g1 lol
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and my HTC Magic xD

blackerwater said:
Creaking? That reminds me of the g1 lol
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It certainly does. I got fed up of mine and sold it because of the non stop creaking from the bottom right corner of the screen.

i just got my SGS last week..... n its already making creaky noise when held tightly from the side..... is there a way to get a replacement???

Try tightening the small screws at the back. Turns out that the silver bezel is really loose out of the box for some units. Also, in some units, there is a small gap between the battery and the back plate. That makes it creak real bad though I doubt that is a structural error.
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my left side creaks

mine does this sometimes, it doesn't bother me at all.

I get it here on the top of the phone in the middle.
Not worried about it, guess it gives it more personality
Now what I would really like, more cases so we can customize.
A matte or shinny steel back cover would be a nice addition
Anything really, to make it less iCrap 3 looking I hate people saying
it's an iCrap 3 and that I should get an iCrap 4

creaking silver bezel in the left bottom part here. I'm "glad" to see i'm not alone

Yups my SGS also creeks when I squeeze it from sides...
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Mine creeks when I squeeze it too ... This is what happens when they try to make a hightech phone cheaper ... if they used a better plastic or something else (the Iphone has murano glass from Italy .. WTF? ) the phone would be to expensive and many of us couldn't buy it ..! As long as it doesn't hurt the phone I don't mind ! The solution for me was the silicone case (and make the difference if you drop the phone !)

Mine does, only around the power button though.
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my second nook color.....

Long story short I had to exchange my first one due to it creeking on the left side and a red ghosted arc in the middle. Now my second has bad power button. Anyone else have any issues? Kinda getting annoyed.

Finland_2_Cupertino said:
Long story short I had to exchange my first one due to it creeking on the left side and a red ghosted arc in the middle. Now my second has bad power button. Anyone else have any issues? Kinda getting annoyed.
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Mine creaks on the left hand side and so does my friend's. Seeing as it doesn't have any effect on functionality, we're perfectly fine with them. My friend's first one had a volume problem where it muted it self permanently every time the screen locked. They seem to have a lot of design issues.

Kinda dissapointed but for 250...... should I be picky? They told me if I had anymore problems I would have to send it in. That's garbage imo.

Mine is perfect. No creaks. I must be lucky.

Mikroft said:
Mine is perfect. No creaks. I must be lucky.
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Why the canadians gotta get all the good ones?!?!?!?!?!?

I've had 2 and both were creeky...
Other than that no issues...

Did I mention that my back cover seems to be lose or has a lil Play? I guess that is better than the creeking.

The creaking was driving me nuts, took the thing apart and wedged a small piece of paper between two plastic bits at the corners of the lanyard hole.
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thirteen113 said:
The creaking was driving me nuts, took the thing apart and wedged a small piece of paper between two plastic bits at the corners of the lanyard hole.
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That danged 'feature' seems to be the cause. mine creaks on the bottom near it.

I have 2 nook colors and mine has a slight creak when I squeeze the top and put my ear against it but not really noticeable. Other than that all is great, I guess I am just lucky.

Finland_2_Cupertino said:
Kinda dissapointed but for 250...... should I be picky? They told me if I had anymore problems I would have to send it in. That's garbage imo.
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Forget that, Until my "30 day money back thing" is over id take it in everyday, maybe that B&N/BB/Walmart just cant stock shelves right.
Once thats over then youve got your 1-year warranty for sending it in.
And im not picky, mine creaks but Hardware problems like a button not working is unacceptable, for 250 I expect at least one year of use.

camwinnn said:
Forget that, Until my "30 day money back thing" is over id take it in everyday, maybe that B&N/BB/Walmart just cant stock shelves right.
Once thats over then youve got your 1-year warranty for sending it in.
And im not picky, mine creaks but Hardware problems like a button not working is unacceptable, for 250 I expect at least one year of use.
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Maybe your right. Ill take it back to another bn.

I've got myself a pretty looking dead pixel.

TKEMerph said:
I've got myself a pretty looking dead pixel.
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I have one as well, its towards the bottom corner near the N button..
Its not very noticeable, but since I know its there it drives me nuts...
Not going to risk another exchange since it might be worse than this one.

No dead pixels here. I have creaking though. I wonder if it's happened due to the case I have and how it locks in?

t140568 said:
No dead pixels here. I have creaking though. I wonder if it's happened due to the case I have and how it locks in?
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I had creeking straight out of the box. Its not your case.

On my second. First had a faulty volume button. This one has the creaking, but I can live with that.

i haven't noticed any creaking with mine but i think my charger is bad causing repeated random keystrokes when i use it while it's plugged in

ph00ny said:
i think my charger is bad causing repeated random keystrokes when i use it while it's plugged in
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Same here. I had this same issue with my galaxy epic4g...using a defective usb cable...i can live with the wonky kb while bein charged...just curious as to what it might be.

Maybe I'm lucky, but I don't have any of the problems listed here. I received my NC as a Christmas gift. It was even wrapped by B&N too! The only "problem" I've noticed is some very slight light bleed at the top center.

Does anyones incredible s battery cover squeak?

I noticed that when I pressed on it slighty there was a slight squeak noise that came from the casing. I had recently bought a replacement cover and it was fine and than it did the same thing. What is this? Is it normal for most incredible s devices because I have heard other ppl had the same problem. I dont care as much because I have a case for mine but what about you guys??? Any squeaking issues??? LOL

IncredibleSlover said:
I noticed that when I pressed on it slighty there was a slight squeak noise that came from the casing. I had recently bought a replacement cover and it was fine and than it did the same thing. What is this? Is it normal for most incredible s devices because I have heard other ppl had the same problem. I dont care as much because I have a case for mine but what about you guys??? Any squeaking issues??? LOL
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Yes, same here, mines pretty bad actually!
I've got a case on top and its a tight fit, so it doesn't squeak.
Bad design flaw IMO.

neo-X said:
Yes, same here, mines pretty bad actually!
I've got a case on top and its a tight fit, so it doesn't squeak.
Bad design flaw IMO.
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Arrgh, it brings out the OCD in me LOL. But I have a case so it isnt bad, and its only in one little corner and I have to press on it so I geuss its not that bad. Its really a shame because I love this phone and thats its only flaw.

The same case here too.
For me its at the corner. I guess its due to the pressure while we want to unlock the phone, we tend to press the back cover first before hittin the power button.
Ive got a red IS, dunno if i can get another replacable one or not...
P.S I aint using any case or anything, its as fresh as outta the box XD

I believe the squeak is caused by some empty space existing between the phone and the back cover. Stick a strip of duct tape on the inside part of the back cover where it squeaks. It should solve the squeaking problem.

Mine squeaks really badly around the volume buttons. putting a case on fixes it though.
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Yep mine squeaks too, the corner near the camera.

Squeaky
No, mine has not had any squeaks. The USB port does rattle a bit. But not enough to get up in arms about. I find the fit and finish surprisingly good considering the chassis seems to be all plastic.

CoolinHL said:
I believe the squeak is caused by some empty space existing between the phone and the back cover. Stick a strip of duct tape on the inside part of the back cover where it squeaks. It should solve the squeaking problem.
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Isnt that not going to be good for the battery? Overheating it or something? I am kind of weary about putting things inside the phone

yeah it has been discussed tht the cover does squeek, either you have a case that is able to press on the phone good enough to prevent it from squeeking or you put fillers inside the phone to stop the squeeking

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Isnt that not going to be good for the battery? Overheating it or something? I am kind of weary about putting things inside the phone
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How do you think that would overheat the phone, exactly? It's not like phones have vents or fans that could be blocked by the tape.

Lol I don't know I'm just weary about stuff when it comesbto my phone maybe ill try that
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Ok did it and it works
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Of the ones that squeak (including mine), how many people have removed the back cover? Mine didn't start to squeak until the third time in pulled the battery cover off. I have noticed that on one side there is a small gap along one side more so than the other.

Mine definitely squeaked as if the cover was loose. It's not much of an issue with a case though.

Yep. Mine squeaks.
Top right (Near the camera & power button) and bottom left (near the home button). Intrigues me that it's like a diagonal thing. oh well.
I lold.
Don't really care though. xD

Just send them an email with some proof, some pictures and maybe a short video which you can clearly hear the sqeezing.
I did that and they send me a new cover
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I was able to fix this once by somehow properly placing the back cover back on but when the next time I removed it and placed it back, I again started to have the squeak so I used some plastic tape, placed it on the side of the back as well as the top, placed the back cover back and no more squeaking
I had squeaking on the right top and side.

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Of the ones that squeak (including mine), how many people have removed the back cover? Mine didn't start to squeak until the third time in pulled the battery cover off. I have noticed that on one side there is a small gap along one side more so than the other.
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Same here. Mine started squeaking after I removed the back cover for the third time as well. For me it's on the right side, smack in the middle of the device (where my middle finger rests when I hold it in my left hand )

System92 said:
Same here. Mine started squeaking after I removed the back cover for the third time as well. For me it's on the right side, smack in the middle of the device (where my middle finger rests when I hold it in my left hand )
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I wish this was the only problem that I discovered with the phone. I love the phone but look at what I discovered.
http://oi56.tinypic.com/9u8d9y.jpg
YES! That is a pixel..dead or stuck? I have no idea..Im thinkin its DEAD!!!
FML!!!!! Arrgh now I have to buy a display replacement and open up my phone to replace it...because it bugs me. I dont want to go through warranty, I will have to unroot my phone and S-on. Arrgh
Anyone else with this?

Slightly raised screen?

I just noticed that the top edge of my screen isn't flush with the speaker. It's slightly raised and my finger sorta nicks it every time I swipe down. Is this a normal thing or a slight defect?
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blackmamba0730 said:
I just noticed that the top edge of my screen isn't flush with the speaker. It's slightly raised and my finger sorta nicks it every time I swipe down. Is this a normal thing or a slight defect?
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On the left side? If so I have the same thing.
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racrickey said:
On the left side? If so I have the same thing.
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It goes all the way across but yeah, more so on the left side for me too.
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blackmamba0730 said:
I just noticed that the top edge of my screen isn't flush with the speaker. It's slightly raised and my finger sorta nicks it every time I swipe down. Is this a normal thing or a slight defect?
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It seems that it is an issue. I have the silver and its very minimal and isn't an issue for me. I've since ordered the black as a replacement (wanted black in the first place) and is much worse and not acceptable to me, and the top speaker grill has 3 scratches on it so I called sprint and they are processing an order to replace the black.

blackmamba0730 said:
I just noticed that the top edge of my screen isn't flush with the speaker. It's slightly raised and my finger sorta nicks it every time I swipe down. Is this a normal thing or a slight defect?
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I think its a lack of quality control. Some are flush, some aren't. If it bothers you, you may want to see about exchanging it and be sure to point out that you believe it is a manufacturer's defect (this will be key in avoiding the Sprint restocking fee assuming you bought from Sprint). Another thing to consider is that if you intend to put a screen protector on the device, screen protectors only cover the glass and not the speaker grills. Therefore the "nick" you describe will be present even if you have a flush screen because the screen protector will create a non-flush edge (and the "nick" will be even larger if you apply it to your current device).

batch problem maybe, lack of quality control.

I have the opposite issue at the bottom. The screen appears to be sunken in ever so slightly on the sides, while the speaker is flush with the sides and its flush at the top. I can feel it somewhat, but this is my second unit after a dead pixel replacement so I'm probably going to roll with it because the replacement could have bigger issues.

Just picked mine up today. Also noticed the left side of the screen isn't completely flush. The right side is a little closer, but the left side is the worst.
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Got my Black replacement yesterday. Very slight raised glass on the top left but it's so minimal I'm not going to complain. I guess 3rd ones a charm. Just sucked dealing with Sprints telesales dept for 2 weeks trying to get a acceptable device.

I'm upset they rushed this phone out without thoroughly looking over It better.. I got the unflush screen, the gap up top.. argued with a sprint rep today about the gap and he opened a new HTC and it had the same problem.. so another rep said the gap is for better antenna signal lol
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I have a black one. It is the same. Top left is noticeable. It isnt really bothering me till I get some scratches or nicks in the anodization if u know what I mean.
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My HTC one also has a raised screen on the entire top side but the bottom side is flush and everything else about the build quality is good. Eventually, it started bothering me and I ordered a replacement phone (wirefly.com and within my two weeks). The replacement phone had the same problem and it also had a huge gap between the aluminum and white plastic (which my original didn't have). So I ordered another replacement phone and this time the screen is raised on the left top side and lowered on the top right side meaning it's slanted in reference to the body of the phone. And there's a smaller gap between the aluminum and white plastic. I feel like this is going to be an endless cycle. What should I do?
I love the phone but this is bad quality control on HTC's side.

bhaktasa said:
My HTC one also has a raised screen on the entire top side but the bottom side is flush and everything else about the build quality is good. Eventually, it started bothering me and I ordered a replacement phone (wirefly.com and within my two weeks). The replacement phone had the same problem and it also had a huge gap between the aluminum and white plastic (which my original didn't have). So I ordered another replacement phone and this time the screen is raised on the left top side and lowered on the top right side meaning it's slanted in reference to the body of the phone. And there's a smaller gap between the aluminum and white plastic. I feel like this is going to be an endless cycle. What should I do?
I love the phone but this is bad quality control on HTC's side.
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Right now, its pretty much luck of the draw as to if you can get a flush one or not. I guess it will also depend on how much patience you have as to how many times are you willing to do an exchange. Also, just realize that if you do finally get a unit with a flush screen, if you put a screen protector on it, it will only cover the glass and not the speaker grills. This means that the screen protector will then create an edge/lip at the top and bottom of the glass panel so again, it will not feel flush/smooth due to the screen protector.

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Right now, its pretty much luck of the draw as to if you can get a flush one or not. I guess it will also depend on how much patience you have as to how many times are you willing to do an exchange. Also, just realize that if you do finally get a unit with a flush screen, if you put a screen protector on it, it will only cover the glass and not the speaker grills. This means that the screen protector will then create an edge/lip at the top and bottom of the glass panel so again, it will not feel flush/smooth due to the screen protector.
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I don't use a screen protector so that's not a problem. I just want a good phone. How is that I can get three phones that look completely different in build from the same company? That just seems so odd to me and looks bad on HTC's side. I feel like if this is going to be an endless cycle, I might make the switch to a different phone.

bhaktasa said:
I don't use a screen protector so that's not a problem. I just want a good phone. How is that I can get three phones that look completely different in build from the same company? That just seems so odd to me and looks bad on HTC's side. I feel like if this is going to be an endless cycle, I might make the switch to a different phone.
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It has been said that, that's why the black version' s release was delayed...to correct some minor design flaws, such as the ones you are having problems with....
Hope this helps...

w8setter said:
It has been said that, that's why the black version' s release was delayed...to correct some minor design flaws, such as the ones you are having problems with....
Hope this helps...
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I've had three black HTC Ones and all had the same issue of the screen not being flush with the speaker grills. The issue was definitely not corrected in the black version.
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I don't use a screen protector so that's not a problem. I just want a good phone. How is that I can get three phones that look completely different in build from the same company? That just seems so odd to me and looks bad on HTC's side. I feel like if this is going to be an endless cycle, I might make the switch to a different phone.
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I also got frustrated with HTC quality control issues and some of the software choices they made in Sense 5 and so I am currently trying out a Galaxy S4 (haven't decided if I am going to keep it yet). Its not quite as snappy as the One but its acceptable to me as far as speed goes. No real quality control issues I've noticed and enjoying all the features Samsung has packed into this device. Both devices are great but each has its tradeoffs.

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[Q] My Nook HD+ body and screen are a bit concave, anyone else?

I purchased a Nook HD+ last weekend and I've noticed that on the long dimension the screen curves a bit inward. More so on one side than the other. I carefully placed a straightedge on the surface of the screen and eyeballed it by looking at light that leaked through. Observed light shining through between the surface of the screen and the edge of the straightedge at the middle of the screen. Worst case is about 1mm. If I look down the long edge of the body a slight curve is plainly evident.
I went by the store today and looked at all the display models and a few were much worse than my HD+. Salesperson agreed with me that it was what he was seeing too. Then said, "I have one and I've never noticed that before."
Whatever! Anyone else notice this on the HD+?
I asked about a replacement. Salesperson was not eager to do that. I still have a few days to think about that. Frankly I was a bit peeved. If no one else here has observed a concave screen, I'll insist they replace and make certain to get a straighter / less concave one.

I did a reflection test with my Nook HD+ screen and did not notice any distortion, the screen is flat.
However, if the battery is swelling a bit that might explain the distortion. And if the battery is swelling, I would insist on a replacement!

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...if the battery is swelling, I would insist on a replacement!
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Yeah, something like that is my concern, You said the screen is flat, but do you notice any curve when sighting along the edge of the body?

liasom said:
Yeah, something like that is my concern, You said the screen is flat, but do you notice any curve when sighting along the edge of the body?
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Mine has no curvature of the screen, but does have a very slight concave curvature on the left side just above the hole. But that is where I put my left thumb when holding the device in my left hand, so it is probably compressed a bit from hours and hours of holding it. And now that I look again the right side has a very slight concave curvature.
I have two devices and just looked at the other one, which is older, and it has just a slight curvature on the screen and distorts reflection just a bit. And both sides bend slightly.
I hope you have not caused me to be distracted by it now. LOL.
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leapinlar said:
I have two devices and just looked at the other one, which is older, and it has just a slight curvature on the screen and distorts reflection just a bit. And both sides bend slightly.
I hope you have not caused me to be distracted by it now. LOL.
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I'm going to insist on a replacement and hope I get a "newer" one.
FYI this HD+ is also one that doesn't like to boot to sd card easily, so I hope to kill two birds... BTW thanks for your work on the rom etc. and particularly for Extras.zip! :good:

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I'm going to insist on a replacement and hope I get a "newer" one.
FYI this HD+ is also one that doesn't like to boot to sd card easily, so I hope to kill two birds... BTW thanks for your work on the rom etc. and particularly for Extras.zip! :good:
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I don't see any curve in my display (shipped last week from bn.com). I agree, thanks for the mods & extras & warnings about what to backup and what not to do (write to system) :good:

Update
Took the concave HD+ back and got a new one as a replacement. It is "straight" BUT almost every time I tap on the screen near the N button it makes an annoying sound. AND, something else, the bezel that surrounds the screen to the left of the N button makes a snapping/popping sound if you're holding it there and then release it. Like something is not glued or assembled right. At any rate something isn't right.
Yikes, back to the store again before this Thursday and the end of the 14 days.

liasom said:
Took the concave HD+ back and got a new one as a replacement. It is "straight" BUT almost every time I tap on the screen near the N button it makes an annoying sound. AND, something else, the bezel that surrounds the screen to the left of the N button makes a snapping/popping sound if you're holding it there and then release it. Like something is not glued or assembled right. At any rate something isn't right.
Yikes, back to the store again before this Thursday and the end of the 14 days.
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I have the same problem you are describing. I am not sure if I should get it replaced. I have already sent my NOOK back once, because of a loose bezel and a LCD issue.
Did you have luck with your third NOOK? What would you say - should I get a third one?

JanSpatschek said:
I have the same problem you are describing. I am not sure if I should get it replaced. I have already sent my NOOK back once, because of a loose bezel and a LCD issue.
Did you have luck with your third NOOK? What would you say - should I get a third one?
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I finally got one on the third try that was satisfactory (relatively non-concave and no popping/cracking noise) and have had no problems since then. I think if you're not happy B&N should take care of that.

liasom said:
I finally got one on the third try that was satisfactory (relatively non-concave and no popping/cracking noise) and have had no problems since then. I think if you're not happy B&N should take care of that.
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Okay, well then I will give it another try. Can I just go to the store with the receipt and get a new one? (I am still under 14 days).
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JanSpatschek said:
Okay, well then I will give it another try. Can I just go to the store with the receipt and get a new one? (I am still under 14 days).
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As long as you have registed stock you don't even need a receipt. Just go to the store.
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leapinlar said:
As long as you have registed stock you don't even need a receipt. Just go to the store.
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Okay, I was able to get a new one. It was the last one in stock. I tested it in the store and it wasn't completely flat either. They guy said, he doesn't know why - hasn't happened before. He also said, he isn't sure if BN will produce anymore. They won't get any new ones. So I took the new, bent one.
The device is working fine, just the body is slightely bent again.
Well, I will have to live with it. I don't want to send it away and maybe just get my money back, because they stopped making the HD+.
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