Nexus 7 defects?
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Bought a nexus 7 last week from the UK. I live in belgium where they arent available yet. When the package arrived I was so happy! Finaly my nexus 7!. But no things went too good. It came with a defect speaker right out of the box...My happiness was flooded by disappointment :crying: Send it back to amazon, now I have to wait... for a new one. I hope that one arrives fine.
So I've had my third replacement for a month and no major issues.
But does anyone else notice significant banding in gradients? It's most visible in the kindle app splash screen, but oddly, it's even noticeable in the android soft keys, which seems like a bit of an oversight. Is this normal?
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But does anyone else notice significant banding in gradients? It's most visible in the kindle app splash screen, but oddly, it's even noticeable in the android soft keys, which seems like a bit of an oversight. Is this normal?
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Had a C8O (16gb) with screen lift within 1 week. Returned it.
Had a C7O (8GB) with screen tearing within 3 days. Returned it.
3rd time is not a charm, as I'm not buying another N7 again.
My local Office Depot is refusing new stock until they fix issues, FYI.
Had a C7O (8GB) with screen tearing within 3 days. Returned it.
3rd time is not a charm, as I'm not buying another N7 again.
My local Office Depot is refusing new stock until they fix issues, FYI.
For those interested, this is my permanent fix for screen list:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1875801
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1875801
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No defects to report on my C70 16GB Nexus 7 (I've had it for about 3 weeks naow). Bought through the Google Play store.
Had mine for 6 weeks. Turned it on tonight only to find a full line of dead pixels.
P.S. Can you add another option in the poll. I bought mine from a generic computer store. Maybe an "other" option could be usefull. I didn't vote because I couldn't see a reasonable place of purchase.
Charles
P.S. Can you add another option in the poll. I bought mine from a generic computer store. Maybe an "other" option could be usefull. I didn't vote because I couldn't see a reasonable place of purchase.
Charles
I have some very slight screen lift. No other issues and I've had it since mid-July. I'm sure it's been said by others numerous times, but I very much doubt I would have noticed the screen lift if I hadn't started reading about it. I'm leery of trying to exchange it since it is otherwise working really well.
I just bought mine yesterday, it is the c80, seems ok so far, any problems with the c80?
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ok, so i got mine (C80 16gb) today (!) on Media Markt, Spain and i already noticed a dead pixel on the center-right side of the screen... 
not sure if it is enough to replace it as it isn't really that noticeable tho :/ i think i'll see how it goes, if it gets worse i'll send it back, ideas?
not sure if it is enough to replace it as it isn't really that noticeable tho :/ i think i'll see how it goes, if it gets worse i'll send it back, ideas?I bought mine from Walmart on the first day they had them for sale. It's a 16gb version C60, and I've had no problems with it so far. I didn't even know that they had QC issues until today, now I'm constantly checking my screen. I hope it stays OK because I think I threw out the receipt. Not trying to "rub it in" but I guess I got lucky with my nexus 7. My galaxy nexus is a whole other story.
speaker
My speaker went out little more than a month after i bought... luckily Sam's took it back... bought a new one at walmart (sams was out) this one seems louder than the first hopefully speaker will stay good..
My speaker went out little more than a month after i bought... luckily Sam's took it back... bought a new one at walmart (sams was out) this one seems louder than the first hopefully speaker will stay good..
LOL. I didnt even turn mine on. I dont care anymore. Im just gunna get a tab 2. **** asus and there ****.
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Soooooo everyone should just be happy with their defective N7's because a product working 100% the way it is supposed to is too much to ask for?
I pre-ordered mine from the Play Store on the 28th with the case. I have received no word or email or nothing yet on when/if mine is being shipped. Not a peep. Though it does bring a tiny sparkle to my eye to see all the people that bashed Google just because Gamestop was giving them out so early, only for so many of the GameStop ones to have issues thus far.
I hope mine is flawless. If it has lightbleed issues, Ill return it depending on how severe. If it has flickering issues, those wont bother me unless it is severe and happening with just about every page refresh etc. If mine has a little separation from the back of the device, I'll first try to push it back in place, if that doesn't work, I will throw my cover on there and see if that helps with the issue. If not and the squeaking becomes a nuissance from just normal use rather than being a very very occasional thing, I'd probably return it.
For me it all depends on the severity of the issue I may encounter if it is worth the trouble of having it replaced.
But my original point: It is not unreasonable for every single person that ordered a Nexus 7 to have a completely defect-free device.
So your "not everyone or everything is perfect!" argument is just flawed and invalid.3
Take my advice. If everything else is working properly, keep it. It's not worth nitpicking over something like this and then getting another unit with worse problems. You'll regret it.3
The problem seemed to be getting worse today but after hearing it's just a clip (not glue) - I resorted to force.
I needed to put quite a bit of pressure (more than seems safe) to do it, but it has properly clicked back into place now.
Smooth the side back into place then pinch it firmly with your thumb and forefinger in the middle of your 'rise'.
(turn your screen off if you're squeamish - you will hear a loud click when it goes back in)
DEFINITELY FIXED :good:
WARNING: THIS CAN BREAK YOUR SCREEN
For clarity, I didn't have any dents in the bezel. Try to spread any pressure on the screen side. Pinch the bezel together, not the lcd panel.
Your problem might be different to mine, so try this at your own risk.
32They may have had a flaky bunch initially, but my personal theory is that these defects are occurring because it's been so hot this summer (at least in the us). Just hear me out out on this one: they put your pristine N7 in the back of xyz shipping truck, which then promptly heats up to over 100 degrees in the summer sun. At that temp, the metal starts expanding, the glue softens, you get a timely bump in the road, and BAM you have a damaged device. That seems plausible, at least to me. Another thing to worry about, as my N7 is coming fro. CALIFORNIA into the hot south.
