Anyone else having this issue? (pic) - Page 2

Mutiny32 · #1 (**permalink**) 10-02-2009, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by meatgel

The plastic is just for shipping, just like what was on the screen when you received it. I have the nick on my corner like that ... seems to be normal wear. Once it is at a certain point I doubt it will get worse or have the corner fall off. Normal wear.

That plastic seems to be secured by adhesive and is of the screen-protector type. I don't buy that it's supposed to come off. It appears to be scratch protection from those metal feet.

eldersoul · #2 (**permalink**) 10-02-2009, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Mutiny32

That plastic seems to be secured by adhesive and is of the screen-protector type. I don't buy that it's supposed to come off. It appears to be scratch protection from those metal feet.

Why on earth would a manufacturer design a product that scratches itself without a delicate, removable piece of packing plastic to stop it? That's just silly, seriously. If it was there for that purpose they would tell you and give you extras or perhaps... just perhaps, come up with a better design.

Mutiny32 · #3 (**permalink**) 10-02-2009, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by eldersoul

Why on earth would a manufacturer design a product that scratches itself without a delicate, removable piece of packing plastic? That's just silly, seriously.

Like I said. It's not static-cling plastic like the packing plastic. It's the same plastic that is glued onto the back of the screen with the Sprint logo on it. Normally temporary shipping protective surfaces aren't glued on. In fact, they never are. This is. It is glued on and it protects the exact area where the metal scrapes the keyboard shroud. It makes sense to me for them to do this. Especially since they had wear issues with the original TP.

bstan · #4 (**permalink**) 10-02-2009, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Mutiny32

Like I said. It's not static-cling plastic like the packing plastic. It's the same plastic that is glued onto the back of the screen with the Sprint logo on it. Normally temporary shipping protective surfaces aren't glued on. In fact, they never are. This is. It is glued on and it protects the exact area where the metal scrapes the keyboard shroud. It makes sense to me for them to do this. Especially since they had wear issues with the original TP.

If it was there for protection, wouldn't it be replaceable? What is the point of having something to take damage if it can't be replaced later? These strips seem to have been added before the screen is attached so replacing them probably isn't an option. I imagine it was for protection only while assembling the device.

lallen3 · #5 (**permalink**) 10-02-2009, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Mutiny32

That plastic seems to be secured by adhesive and is of the screen-protector type. I don't buy that it's supposed to come off. It appears to be scratch protection from those metal feet.

It's definitely meant to be removed. It's no thicker than plastic food wrap. It's only there to make sure it's all scratch free when U first receive it.

eldersoul · #6 (**permalink**) 10-02-2009, 04:03 PM

The plastic is most certainly meant to come off. It cracks me up every time I hear someone say otherwise. Now if you WISH to keep them on for protection, that's perfectly fine and may well work but it wasnt the intention.

bstan · #7 (**permalink**) 10-02-2009, 04:09 PM

I didn't realize the strips were there until the one of the right came off because it got scrunched up as I was sliding the keyboard. If it was suppose to stay there, it wouldn't have done that.

Looking at your pic though, I don't think the chip is the because of the sliding action. I don't think any part hangs over that far.

Mutiny32 · #8 (**permalink**) 10-02-2009, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by bstan

I didn't realize the strips were there until the one of the right came off because it got scrunched up as I was sliding the keyboard. If it was suppose to stay there, it wouldn't have done that.

Looking at your pic though, I don't think the chip is the because of the sliding action. I don't think any part hangs over that far.

There is enough play in the hinge of the phone that makes the corner of the metal foot hit the precise area where this chip seems to have started. See for yourself. Close the phone and "wiggle" the two halves of the phone.

bstan · #9 (**permalink**) 10-02-2009, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Mutiny32

There is enough play in the hinge of the phone that makes the corner of the metal foot hit the precise area where this chip seems to have started. See for yourself. Close the phone and "wiggle" the two halves of the phone.

Not for me. The chip I see in your picture is on the rim. On the back of my phone there is also a rim, then inside is the little foot. The rim on the back of the screen lines up with the rim on the keyboard. The foot is on the inside and no amount of wobble outside of ripping the two parts apart will make the foot touch the outside rim.

Mutiny32 · #10 (**permalink**) 10-02-2009, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by bstan

Not for me. The chip I see in your picture is on the rim. On the back of my phone there is also a rim, then inside is the little foot. The rim on the back of the screen lines up with the rim on the keyboard. The foot is on the inside and no amount of wobble outside of ripping the two parts apart will make the foot touch the outside rim.

When my phone is closed, the foot rests on that exact spot.