10-13-2010, 03:20 PM | #1 |
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I've got blot on Kindle 3
Hi. I noticed small blot on the screen yesterday. Thinking its program problem, I've restarted device. But blot didn't dissapear.
Kindle hasn't any manual damage, I don't miss it on floor etc. It seems, Blot it is under glass, but glass hasn't any signs of damage. it is perfectly smooth as was early. I think, screen isn't damaged because it display something under blot. I think, it is between glass and screen. Where have I got it from? I've sent several photos. http://habreffect.ru/files/200/35a472153/IMG_6310.jpg http://habreffect.ru/files/221/9d07c876d/IMG_6307.jpg http://habreffect.ru/files/3a5/add342cad/IMG_6305.jpg http://habreffect.ru/files/5a5/12d8b7bd2/IMG_6304.jpg http://habreffect.ru/files/f59/bf79e752d/IMG_6300.jpg |
10-13-2010, 03:21 PM | #2 |
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10-13-2010, 03:30 PM | #3 |
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really? how uninstall my jailbreak and set new fresh firmware?
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10-13-2010, 06:15 PM | #4 |
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10-13-2010, 09:26 PM | #5 |
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On my original K2 I had what looked like a faint smudge in the middle of my screen. Amazon cheerfully replaced it.
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10-13-2010, 10:30 PM | #6 |
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Mine has the exact same thing. Doesn't feel like a scratch. Called Amazon and they are sending a replacement.
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10-13-2010, 10:32 PM | #7 |
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This is called a "ruptured capsule". It happened to my iRex too. Ugly! They should replace it for you.
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10-14-2010, 06:18 AM | #8 |
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Is it e-ink screen so fragile? Why did this ruptured capsule appeared? How prevent this?
My kindle didn't get any physical damage. |
10-14-2010, 10:33 AM | #9 |
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10-14-2010, 11:03 AM | #10 |
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I had one too. Got a replacement.
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10-14-2010, 12:14 PM | #11 |
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I'll call tomorrow. I'll tell you about result
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10-14-2010, 02:16 PM | #12 |
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strange. keep us posted
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10-14-2010, 11:42 PM | #13 |
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I don't think it's caused by physical damage - mine had been sitting protected when it appeared. I don't think it's a very common occurrence though as there aren't very many references to this reported on mobileread.
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10-15-2010, 05:14 AM | #14 |
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I've called them, and they will send me new kindle =)
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10-15-2010, 03:12 PM | #15 |
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can happen also if you overcharge/battery expands and puts pressure on the screen from the inside, rupturing the e-ink display =(
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