Physical damage to the n900
 

So one week in and I drop the n900. Resulting in a small dent to the metal bezel -- as it fell screen side down onto the edge of a step.

I'm wondering if it wise to pop this bezel off to tap the dent out? Or if it's that easy too.

It actually feels like there is no back fill to the metal bezel.

There is also a tiny fracture in the screen, below the edge of the bezel, 2mm long at most.

It's a tiny no real damage dent, but enough to fire my OCD up on how I already damaged the new toy.

I'll post a photo later once I've found and charged my digital camera.

I'm curious how well the other 299 are doing, damage wise?

Re: Physical damage to the n900
 

Its a loaner model right?

Re: Physical damage to the n900
 

www.sadviolin.com
:p

Re: Physical damage to the n900
 

Yes, else I would have been posting tomorrow having cried myself to sleep.

Re: Physical damage to the n900
 

Hmm. One idea before you pop the bezel would be to use dry-ice to try to get the dent out. My only concern would be that it might exacerbate the crack in the screen. Best luck and let us know what you ultimately decide.

Re: Physical damage to the n900
 

I'd be careful with the dry ice, the bezel could contract enough to constrict the device and cause warping or cracks...depending on what things are made of, you also have to take into account that the temperature will transfer and could damage some internal electronics or something else.

Re: Physical damage to the n900
 

Strange... I've dropped (and have had mine dropped) so many times that I can't remember how many... And no damage yet. But, I digress. The safest thing to do would be to leave it -- so long as the device still works. If it isn't working, or becomes dysfunctional, you may have to send it back to Nokia... Does the PLA discuss anything like this?

Tim

Re: Physical damage to the n900
 

It was a fluke drop, a left handed fumble, as it came out of my pocket, fell and the bezel hit a metal edge I guess at about 15degrees to the screen. The bezel seems to be have a slight 'crumple' I assume because it's not back filled.

It doesn't seem to be interfering with the screen at the moment.

I don't recall the loan agreement mentioning returns and repairs.

Re: Physical damage to the n900
 

lets see some pics :D

Re: Physical damage to the n900
 

don't you have to return it in january, anyway?

Re: Physical damage to the n900
 

Maybe it is possible that Nokia would be interested in inspecting your damage for their quality control. (Did you see the video of their testing procedures where they try to damage phones?)

Heck, they might even swap you an undamaged device and ask you to send that one back for their inspection. Maybe you should inquire?