@Jaco2k

Somehow I managed to avoid getting Symbianed - had the usual fault: wasn't charging with the AC-10. Thankfully, I could still plug into a pc so flashed device before submitting.
Also, T&C on repairs website was a 404 page so I had a bargaining chip. I did my best to pre-empt potential problems by including a letter saying mend or replace with N900 only, with the device when send it off.
- I sent mine in direct, not via a repair centre - it's a lot quicker as well.
- this was at the end of August in the UK.
Good luck.