Re: Nokia N9 fell from 16th floor balcony
 

Good instructions.

My concern is the integrity of a lithium battery after a fall and sudden stop like that one. :eek:

I have flown electric RC airplanes since the 1980s and lithium batteries are notorious for not handling hard landings well. The battery may be OK but I wouldn't count on it, and I wouldn't feel comfortable recharging it as it may be damaged internally.

The phone might be good for a "part out" or maybe you could replace the screen and battery if the other internals are intact.

Neat story, thanks for sharing.

Re: Nokia N9 fell from 16th floor balcony
 

Well that sucks.

I had the bad luck of getting mine thrown screen first into a rock.
Not near the fall yours took, though.

Got a new screen module off eBay, and it works great.

See the attachment for something I think might come in handy.

EDIT: Attachment too large to be attached.
Link instead: http://munservers.com/Nokia N9 RM-69...ual L12 v5.pdf

EDIT2: And mine was severely less damaged.

Re: Nokia N9 fell from 16th floor balcony
 

I think this is a quite valid point.
If the device seems still to work I would also recommend 1) to be careful while recharging the battery and 2) to replace the battery anyway as soon as possible.

Re: Nokia N9 fell from 16th floor balcony
 

Meanwhile, in the real world (rather than the land of make believe):
iPhone
Lumia

Re: Nokia N9 fell from 16th floor balcony
 

That would be awesome with camera on - video and G meter on the side :-).

Re: Nokia N9 fell from 16th floor balcony
 

If your N9 was originally sold in Europe, then Nokia's Europe-wide warranty applies, but unfortunately it only covers manufacturing defects, not accidents.

Other N9 owners have reported that Nokia UK are refusing to repair accidental screen damage. Also, Nokia UK recently removed their online warranty checker, meaning you have to phone or email them to arrange a repair - clearly they're trying to make it more difficult for people to get their phones repaired. If you're travelling, you could always try getting it repaired in a different European country - they might be a bit more accommodating.

Sorry for the bad news. :(

Re: Nokia N9 fell from 16th floor balcony
 

Lazarus, rather ;)

Re: Nokia N9 fell from 16th floor balcony
 

Well, I suppose if it did it multiple times, Jesus would have to be after 3 days, and Osiris if it were dismembered and reformed then resurrected. But then we'd have to make johnb543 change his name to Isis and he'd have to travel to the underworld to get the battery replaced.

Oddly, that sounds like he may have to at least travel to some non-UK country in Europe. Would that be considered the Underworld? :D

slaapliedje

Re: Nokia N9 fell from 16th floor balcony
 

hahaha I went to Romania to get it fixed awhile back and they wanted to charge me 200$ to fix the screen, which had a little crack.. nothing special.. so for the battery I might have to go even Deeper than Romania :D

Re: Nokia N9 fell from 16th floor balcony
 

Another Cyan N9 fell from balcony, and the ground breaks... oops ;)

Re: Nokia N9 fell from 16th floor balcony
 

The Lumia one. :eek: :D

Same screen as N9?

Re: Nokia N9 fell from 16th floor balcony
 

It's the same glass yes.

Got to say though.. the N8's glass seems even more durable.
N8 is a friggin tank

Re: Nokia N9 fell from 16th floor balcony
 

This is how mine did after a 1.5m fall, screen facing down, on a wooden floor.

And it felt several times on concrete before, without any problem.

Of course, this picture was taken with my new n9, couldn't live without one :)
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8501/8...3d6519ec_c.jpg

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Since everything still works perfectly besides having to cut myself every time I swipe the screen, I'm planning to have it repaired.
Then use it as a permanent addition to my car.
Or give it to my girl.
Any suggestions?