I tend to agree that it's broken. The thread you indicate shows that it's possible to buy a new screen and replace it diy, however, aren't we close to the release of the next gen NIT? the N9XX or whatever it is going to be branded? I tried to look for a release date, but nobody knows anything, seems like.

Yes, it's not too difficult to change, you just need a small flat screwdriver to remove the front plate and a torx 6 for the screen assembly.
It's up to you to decide if it's worth it.

Just placed an order for a new screen. We'll see how it goes. I'll post the results here.

My screen started having problems as a row of white pixels along the top of the screen. Within a week I was getting jagged steaks of white and gray going form the top down. I then got a 1/3 shift right double image, except in full screen mode. Now it has screen shift and full screen snow. Sent it into Nokia repair, bought new 2-13-08, and they say it is out of warranty (I sent in copy of original invoice with date). I have yet to receive an answer as to why it is out of warranty. Nokia has had it since the 13th.

1-21-09
Nokia finally explained why my N800 was "out of warranty" I bought my N800 from Amazon and they don't put serial #s on their receipts. So they go buy date of manufacture. Anyway they are replacing the screen for $108.00 including shipping.


1-30-09
Got my N800 back yesterday, same serial # but looks and works as if brand new.

Screen arrived yesterday. I am very happy to announce it fixed the problem (rolling screen).

Tip: use quality torx drivers during disassembly. I butchered the screws with low grqde ones.