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Old 09-06-2015, 02:23 PM   #1
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Angry Kobo Mini - Display defect? What happened? Fix?
Today I opened my Kobo Mini and found a "dead pixel" or whatever it should be called.

My mini is always covered by a case and didn't drop down over night. The day before everything was alright. What happened? Can this be fixed?

You can see the "pixel" under the word "zu".

https://www.anony.ws/image/DC1C

Greetings and sorry for my poor english.
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Old 09-06-2015, 03:13 PM   #2
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What worries me is that this line seems to be smaller than 1 pixel.

Maybe one of the pixels had a bad day and popped a zit.

Do the white parts stay white if you display a black image there?
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Tomorrow I'll make a daylight photo. At the moment I don't have the right light-conditions.

PS: addicted to fantasy too, also from germany.
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The white/black parts turn to opposite. Not really white, but lighter.

Maybe one pixel popped?
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I've not seen that before, in any case.

I hope that the damage won't spread & you can get used to it somehow.
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Old 09-07-2015, 12:01 PM   #6
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Burst capsule on the eInk screen. A relatively common occurrence. No, it can't be fixed.
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Old 09-07-2015, 03:12 PM   #7
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Harry, is this type of display failure covered by Kobo's device warranty?
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Unless they find a pinhole (literally a hole left in the display when you stabbed it with a pin) which would make it your own fault, I'd say your chances are good to get a warranty replacement...
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Agreed. Should be a warranty replacement.
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Old 09-08-2015, 04:36 PM   #10
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Thanks for your advice. But the device is out of warranty, I bought it 2 1/2 years ago. I think I have to get used to.

Thanks anyway.
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Thanks for your advice. But the device is out of warranty, I sold it 2 1/2 years ago. I think I have to get used to.

Thanks anyway.
Jan


Change to this: "....'bought' it 2 1/2 years ago."
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Old 09-11-2015, 09:13 AM   #12
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Of course your right! Fixed it. Thanks!
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