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delmarco · 03-22-2006, 09:23 PM

So my 8700c came today via UPS. It was sealed and brand new in the box. I took it out and then looked at it, leaving the plastic on I had it charging for a hour or so whiles I went to grab a bite to eat and read the paper work that came it the box. I went back to my new $400.00 device and peeled the plastic off, turned it on, tried it out in the OEM holster, and played around with it for about 10 minutes before I turned it off to put it back in the box (I still need to unlock it for my Tmo sim card)

Of course I saw a few specks of dust at the top edges of the screen...
WTF!!!!!

Listen...This is not a rant, as an engineering student, I promise to find a solution to this annoyance!

I already have a great lead...
http://www.blackberryforums.com/showthread.php?t=29433

BTW...The 8700c was from the latest batch out of the RIM factory.

oyster rsx · 03-22-2006, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by delmarco

BTW...The 8700c was from the latest batch out of the RIM factory.

how do you know? i have also just recieved a new one a week ago and it has dust as well very annoying...

delmarco · 03-22-2006, 09:34 PM

I know the seller, he works at cingular and made sure I got the most recent one, from the most recent delivery from RIM.

At least I'm hoping. But I'm sure I can trust him.

yustonuser · 03-22-2006, 09:52 PM

Guys - are you saying you got dust underneath the screen after 10 minutes? Or dust collected on the screen itself? Its a phone y'all - dust and smears are going to collect on the screen no matter what. Am I missing something? My new 8700 has tons of smears from when I talk on it but it doesn;t appear to be anything underneath the actual screen itself. Can you clarify?

coreyg510 · 03-22-2006, 09:54 PM

mine has scratches dust and finger prints. I just wipe it off on my shirt or pants and keep right on trucking.

IMO this is a little to nitt picky, but to each their own.

delmarco · 03-22-2006, 10:25 PM

It's not about smudges, or wear and tear dust under the screen. It was dust under the screen when new. Heck I didn't even make a single phone call yet!
And I still gotta pay Adam $40 to unlock it....

Anyway this is not a rant thread, It is a SOLUTION thread.
I see these dust specks as my challenge...

Everyone can complain but only a select few can solve it.

dc/dc · 03-22-2006, 10:29 PM

I got one 4 months ago, and have no dust.

I think the gods of BlackBerry must hate you.

yustonuser · 03-22-2006, 10:29 PM

Thanks for the clarification Delmarco - I just can;t seem to understand how you can see dust under the screen yet. I just hope I don't find out (but hope you resolve your of course) You can see it when the screen is off, but once you use it and the screen turns on, can you still see the dust?

Stinsonddog · 03-22-2006, 10:31 PM

So you aren't blowing the air or kissing someone, you are saying "dust free?" I hope you find a solution. Suggestion though. Get a screenpatranous screen protector, put it on, see if it still bothers you and still collects the dust. If not, you will be cool, and find a cooler solution.

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Originally Posted by delmarco

It's not about smudges, or wear and tear dust under the screen. It was dust under the screen when new. Heck I didn't even make a single phone call yet!
And I still gotta pay Adam $40 to unlock it....

Anyway this is not a rant thread, It is a SOLUTION thread.
I see these dust specks as my challenge...

Everyone can complain but only a select few can solve it.

delmarco · 03-22-2006, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by yustonuser

Thanks for the clarification Delmarco - I just can;t seem to understand how you can see dust under the screen yet. I just hope I don't find out (but hope you resolve your of course) You can see it when the screen is off, but once you use it and the screen turns on, can you still see the dust?

The dust is white almost metallic specks...there is three, possibly more. I didn't see it until I turned it off. But I will admit after reading about dust problems here over the last 5 months...I was indeed looking for dust and I guess I got what I was looking for

However you wont notice it when the screen is on.
And Please I don't need lectures on "expecting alittle dust under the screen"
All my previous and much cheaper BB never had dust problems. When I save up for a few months to splurge on a $400.00 "cellphone"...I dont want any flaws.

My money could've went to tuition or the mortage of my new condo...but I like RIM products and I'm just made a daring purchase.

Anyhow...I'm glad I have a new challange and I promise all you on this forum that within a month I will have the END ALL DIY TO 8700c DUST ISSUES here. Even if I have to take apart 10 of these devices.

dc/dc · 03-22-2006, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by delmarco

The dust is white almost metallic specks...there is three, possibly more. I didn't see it until I turned it off. But I will admit after reading about dust problems here over the last 5 months...I was indeed looking for dust and I guess I got what I was looking for

However you wont notice it when the screen is on.
And Please I don't need lectures on "expecting alittle dust under the screen"
All my previous and much cheaper BB never had dust problems. When I save up for a few months to splurge on a $400.00 "cellphone"...I dont want any flaws.

My money could've went to tuition or the mortage of my new condo...but I like RIM products and I'm just made a daring purchase.

Anyhow...I'm glad I have a new challange and I promise all you on this forum that within a month I will have the END ALL DIY TO 8700c DUST ISSUES here. Even if I have to take apart 10 of these devices.

If you're really butt-hurt about the cost, you should return it and get a cheaper one.

I've said it before, and I'll say it again: You've got to pay to play.

coreyg510 · 03-22-2006, 10:53 PM

Yes, you have said it before:

http://www.blackberryforums.com/show...970#post196970

I am very proud of you as well. I havent seen any newbie bashing for a while

dc/dc · 03-22-2006, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by coreyg510

Yes, you have said it before:

http://www.blackberryforums.com/show...970#post196970

I am very proud of you as well. I havent seen any newbie bashing for a while

Thanks...

KonTiki · 03-22-2006, 10:54 PM

I am not dissing you here DelMarco but I have seen your posts from way back and I do know you have wanted one of these for so long, why since you want to unlock it for use with TMO and you waited till now, just a few short weeks of their release of the 8700, did you go out and buy a unit that has long been known for a serious flaw in construction. I would want one too but I own a 7250 that till today has behaved quite nicely, even if someone were to give me a Cingular unit with free service tomorrow, I would sell it but would not try it to only be dissatisfied later.

Again please do not think I am blasting you just trying to understand, BTW, in my opinion I would put it back in the box and take it back or resell it on ebay and put a bad experience behind me.

Seattle18 · 03-22-2006, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by KonTiki

I would put it back in the box and take it back or resell it on ebay and put a bad experience behind me.

Well, I wouldn't go that far. I would try to replace it with a new unit if possible. I am on my 2nd one and it has ZERO dust in it, after 4 weeks of use. If that didn;t work, I would learn how to dissassemble, clean, and reassemble it, especially sif I were an engineering student. The device if worth keeping. KonTiki has yet to take the plunge and get addicted to it, but in time it will happen...in due time...

bobhammer · 03-22-2006, 11:32 PM

Wirelessly posted (BlackBerry8700/4.1.0 Profile/MIDP-2.0 Configuration/CLDC-1.1 VendorID/107)

What can we do, I dun want to open it up, as it is pretty risky!!!what solution I got here??

wirelessandy · 03-23-2006, 02:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Stinsonddog

Suggestion though. Get a screenpatranous screen protector, put it on, see if it still bothers you and still collects the dust.

Wait-- Are you saying the Screenpatronus protector covers the 8700 in a way that prevents dust from creeping under the screen?

The OP is talking about dust UNDER the screen, right?

delmarco · 03-23-2006, 10:32 AM

Hey Whats Up KonTiki,
I sort of see where you are coming from. I was gonna wait for the Tmo 8700g to come out next month, but I just know I'm not gonna get one for cheap and I know that I probably wont be able to unlock it since Tmo BB are infamous for being the most difficult and expensive RIMs to unlock if the unlock at all.

Actually my 7290 has been serving me well. But I needed a change. And I figured it was good to gamble on a cingular 8700c an dget it unlocked so I can have that flexibility.
Actually I don't mind the challeneg of the dust...but I find that the structural integrity/quality of exterior plastic shell and parts on the 8700c to be cheaper than my Tmo 7290 plastic shell and parts , especially the battery cover-that is the cheapest cover I've ever seen on a PDA/phone.

thanks for the reminder of my earlier post...
those 7230/7280/7290 forums were the good ole days!

delmarco · 03-23-2006, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by coreyg510

Yes, you have said it before:

http://www.blackberryforums.com/show...970#post196970

I am very proud of you as well. I havent seen any newbie bashing for a while

Sorry Super Mod,
I'm not a noob. I'm a 4Berry veteran and have been thumbing the RIMs since the MonoColor display days and with my recent acquisition of the 8700c puts me on the top tier here.
Del

dc/dc · 03-23-2006, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by delmarco

Sorry Super Mod,
I'm not a noob. I'm a 4Berry veteran and have been thumbing the RIMs since the MonoColor display days and with my recent acquisition of the 8700c puts me on the top tier here.
Del

He wasn't talking about you ace.

He was complementing me on not abusing too many people over the last few days.

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