Dust under the screen

[patass]

I have, I think, 2 tiny specs of dust on under my screen. They can only be seen in direction, bright sunlight. I dont think I care. Anyone else?

 

[Psychokitty]

Yes, I do care about the dust under your screen.
...If it's true, then I'll be worried. That kind of thing irritates the hell outta me. My Droid is in pristine condition after 15 months, but the one tiny spec under it's screen still catches my eye.

 

[jwtyler]

Are you sure its under the screen and not under a your protector? (If you have one.) I think I would feel all kinds of skeeved if I saw dust. But that probably comes from my photography background. Lens with dust in it? Eeeew. I dont see dust under mine. But then again there are so, so, so many finger prints.

(Goes back to munching peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and Xooming. )

 

[@prime]

I just noticed dust under my screen as well. Very not cool. Come on Motorola, how lame of you to not seal up the screen. I have not even had mine for a week and I notice three pieces of dust under there. They are really not noticeable unless I get that morning slanted sun light to hit the screen. I do however shudder to think of how dusty it will be in a year if I already have this much in a week.

 

[xxspark89xx]

Just noticed a dust spec under my screen as well. Had the XOOM for over a month now. It's highly noticeable when I'm using an app with a white-lit screen background. (Like Gmail). This is so not cool. Not to mention, I can't open it up to clean it because it will probably void my warranty.

 

[martonikaj]

Yea I have one little spec. Not sure what it is because its white so I'm assuming its dust and not a pixel/screen quality problem.

Its situated right underneath the back button placement in landscape so its super irritating. I might exchange.

 

[dp92180]

Yea I have one little spec. Not sure what it is because its white so I'm assuming its dust and not a pixel/screen quality problem.

Its situated right underneath the back button placement in landscape so its super irritating. I might exchange.

Not sure how coincidental this is, but it have the same spec in the same spot.

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[blake28]

Yup!! I also have dust under my screen. One little spec of dust. It really does bother me too, I kept not even thinking it was under the screen so I kept using a cloth on it and it just wouldn't rub off. Then I finally took a closer look at it, ahh it's under the screen, how Nice that is Moto!!!

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[Kah-Neth]

I had one in the center of screen, returned my xoom over it. My new xoom has one near a corner, but it is much smaller than the last spec.

 

[jdavet]

OK. That's weird. I have the dust spec in the exact same spot others do.... opposite of the power button.

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[jcaf77]

really wow, i am freaking out.. i guess i shouldnt get this xoom.. could it be dead pixels?? man my galaxy tab didnt have as many issues

 

[blazablaz]

I just exchanged mine for having one right by the back button. so far so good on my new one. Wifi only model.

 

[Ignotus]

you could always take it apart and clean the screen. here are the instructions to do so. It is the same for wifi xoom as well.

http://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/Motorola-Xoom-Teardown/4989/1

 

[vamp6x6x6x]

OMG, I hope this is only for a very small few because I plan on getting a Xoom next month and this thread is starting to freak me out a bit.

 

[supremecream06]

you could always take it apart and clean the screen. here are the instructions to do so. It is the same for wifi xoom as well.

http://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/Motorola-Xoom-Teardown/4989/1

I wouldn't advise anyone to take it apart. Cuz you might add more dust to it. Just by opening it you will be exposing it to alot more dust around the house or wherever you are, even from your own skin. Plus it void you warranty am uncle motor will not exchange it for you. The best option if still under warranty is to exchange it ASAP. I too have notice a little spec near my back button, but am way past warranty so I don't have that choice. But it's a shame that Motorola miss this potential issue. Now I know the screen is somehow expose, I can only imagine what will happen in years to com. That why I can't wait for the Outterbox Defender Series Xoom Case.

 

[jdavid_t]

As far as I know, the display is not glued to the screen glass. Unfortunately, this means that always some percentage of xooms and even after some time using it, some dust will filter in between. However, I prefer to have a little dust on my screen than having to pay 400$ to change the screen in case it gets scratch or broken, which is what would happen having an iPad.

 

[Ignotus]

I wouldn't advise anyone to take it apart. Cuz you might add more dust to it. Just by opening it you will be exposing it to alot more dust around the house or wherever you are, even from your own skin. Plus it void you warranty am uncle motor will not exchange it for you. The best option if still under warranty is to exchange it ASAP. I too have notice a little spec near my back button, but am way past warranty so I don't have that choice. But it's a shame that Motorola miss this potential issue. Now I know the screen is somehow expose, I can only imagine what will happen in years to com. That why I can't wait for the Outterbox Defender Series Xoom Case.

yeah true i mean i took mine apart because its easier to just wipe the dust away but scratch that this will void your warranty, only do if you know what you are doing and have the right tools. if not you risk damaging your device.

 

[docangle]

I have what looks like a piece of red lint under the screen it is not a dead pixel(you can see it under strong light with the screen off), it is in the center and bothering me. I called up Moto and they are having me send it in for repair. I am wondering if they are going to even try to clean the screen or send it back and say sorry only cosmetic and not a warranty issue.

 

[dreys]

I have two Xooms, one is Verizon's 3G and another is Wi-Fi version. Both are perfect with no dust under the screen on neither one.

Both tables spend quite a bit of time outside in a dusty area here in AZ. So far so good, no problems at all.

 

[dreys]

Another idea... How about original poster would make a poll? This way everyone can vote and we will have a better idea of what situation is.