[SOLVED] Wow, awesome. I got dust under my screen.

Ian Himself · 02-06-2008, 11:08 PM

Anyone else have a nice collection of dust under their screen?

My poor Zune 80 does in the lower right hand corner.

Anyway to get rid of it?

mangodroplet · 02-06-2008, 11:15 PM

i've seen many threads on this....if you can get microsoft to replace it, go for it :]
otherwise...there aren't too many answers I've seen :[

DO NOT blow on it....it just goes further....

if you're willing to chance a wet cloth, you can try, although i don't think it'll be much help. Your best bet is to having microsoft give you a new one....their quality control lately hasn't been too good.

*question*
should you be asking this here? :\

Ian Himself · 02-06-2008, 11:24 PM

Whoops, I was wondering why I couldn't find this thread in the Help Fourm.

maka · 02-06-2008, 11:33 PM

well, another reason to keep my zune 30

Snackbar · 02-07-2008, 04:22 AM

My cell phone has that problem, havent found a way to fix that yet. I'm guessing its just a Murphy Law.

surfer13134 · 02-07-2008, 04:54 AM

wow,I never heard that one before. If your really picky you can just get the device replaced.

Vicky · 02-07-2008, 05:12 AM

oh sucks for you! =( hopefully you'll have the problem sorted out soon.

owvp702 · 02-07-2008, 10:49 AM

I have the same problem with the lower left hand corner of my screen. I tried to take it back and replace it in store but they didn't have any others in stock. Not sure if MS would replace it or not.

mr.handsomeman · 02-07-2008, 11:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maka

well, another reason to keep my zune 30

it doesnt mean that you shouldn't make the switch. But I mean, it's a problem with a lot of devices. you know? there's going to be a way to get rid of it soon enough. If there's a problem that society wants to get rid of, someone will invent something. That's how the remote, watches, everything was created you know?

Matt17e · 02-07-2008, 11:19 AM

Would an invisible shield prevent this from happening?

mr.handsomeman · 02-07-2008, 11:23 AM

I dont know, that's a good question. I can see how it would, be you never know you know?

EndUnknown · 02-07-2008, 11:25 AM

wait. how is this awesome? I would suggest one or those electromagnetic dust remover things, but that might hurt the zune.

Matt17e · 02-07-2008, 11:38 AM

How bad is it exactly? Can you post a picture? Is this actually common?

*Paranoid about new Zune 80*

meth0dical · 02-07-2008, 11:41 AM

just bash your zune on the table until the dust falls from behind the screen!
seriously though, if the store you bought it from cant swap it, call MS. i know how annoying dust behind the screen is, especially when you want to watch a video. i got some dust behind the screen of my cell phone one time, i decided to disassemble it and clean it up because it was just out of warranty.

Man. · 02-07-2008, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by meth0dical

disassemble it and clean it up because it was just out of warranty.

Thats the only option I can see if MS dont replace it.

Snackbar · 02-07-2008, 01:48 PM

You could always try getting a can of air and blowing it into and around the Zune to see if it helps at all.

nathanlawliet · 02-07-2008, 02:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snackbar

You could always try getting a can of air and blowing it into and around the Zune to see if it helps at all.

You never know when you do that and M$ finds a way to not replace your 80. But I don't see why getting a case(something all Zunes should have) and using it wouldn't stop dust from getting in.

But I'd be picky and call MS. I wouldn't stand for dust under my screen :P

stkr · 02-07-2008, 03:57 PM

Wow. I'd be highly upset. I have some sort of fetish with nice clean screens. Any dirt, smudges, or scratches drive me insane.

runtohell121 · 02-07-2008, 04:00 PM

hmm.. weird that zune can get dust in.. never knew that.. they're pretty sealed up.. had you try opening your zune before? if so.. that might be reason that it got dust in it..

Kryren · 02-07-2008, 04:09 PM

I've heard of this happening but can't seem to understand how the dust gets in there. Is it through a bad seal on the edges or what?

02-06-2008, 11:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
Ian Himself Squirt Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 15 Reputation: 10	[SOLVED] Wow, awesome. I got dust under my screen. Anyone else have a nice collection of dust under their screen? My poor Zune 80 does in the lower right hand corner. Anyway to get rid of it?

02-06-2008, 11:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
mangodroplet Jr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: MANGOVILLE! <3 Posts: 472 Reputation: 46	i've seen many threads on this....if you can get microsoft to replace it, go for it :] otherwise...there aren't too many answers I've seen :[ DO NOT blow on it....it just goes further.... if you're willing to chance a wet cloth, you can try, although i don't think it'll be much help. Your best bet is to having microsoft give you a new one....their quality control lately hasn't been too good. question should you be asking this here? :\ __________________ Mango mango mango :] Yuummmm. huggles lol. Yes, I did Hug you. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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Snackbar Experienced Zuner Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Biloxi, Mississippi Posts: 167 Reputation: 17	My cell phone has that problem, havent found a way to fix that yet. I'm guessing its just a Murphy Law. __________________ "If you're going to be stupid, you'd better be tough!" "Living is easy with eyes closed!" "If you were a booger, I'd pick you first." To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

02-07-2008, 04:54 AM	#6 (permalink)
surfer13134 Jr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 409 Reputation: 36	wow,I never heard that one before. If your really picky you can just get the device replaced. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. If I dont reply to your topic within a day please PM,so i can get back on helping you out. Thank you.

02-07-2008, 05:12 AM	#7 (permalink)
Vicky Jr. Zuner Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Melbourne, VIC, AUSTRALIA Posts: 44 Reputation: 11	oh sucks for you! =( hopefully you'll have the problem sorted out soon. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

02-06-2008, 11:24 PM	#3 (permalink)
Ian Himself Squirt Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 15 Reputation: 10	Whoops, I was wondering why I couldn't find this thread in the Help Fourm.

02-06-2008, 11:33 PM	#4 (permalink)
maka Experienced Zuner Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 207 Reputation: 10	well, another reason to keep my zune 30

02-07-2008, 10:49 AM	#8 (permalink)
owvp702 Jr. Zuner Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 41 Reputation: 10	I have the same problem with the lower left hand corner of my screen. I tried to take it back and replace it in store but they didn't have any others in stock. Not sure if MS would replace it or not.

02-07-2008, 11:19 AM	#10 (permalink)
Matt17e Jr. Zuner Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 33 Reputation: 12	Would an invisible shield prevent this from happening?

02-07-2008, 11:23 AM	#11 (permalink)
mr.handsomeman Expert Zuner Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 3,494 Reputation: 26	I dont know, that's a good question. I can see how it would, be you never know you know? __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Written by the love of my life...thanks Brittany. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

02-07-2008, 11:38 AM	#13 (permalink)
Matt17e Jr. Zuner Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 33 Reputation: 12	How bad is it exactly? Can you post a picture? Is this actually common? Paranoid about new Zune 80

02-07-2008, 11:41 AM	#14 (permalink)
meth0dical Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada Posts: 561 Reputation: 43	just bash your zune on the table until the dust falls from behind the screen! seriously though, if the store you bought it from cant swap it, call MS. i know how annoying dust behind the screen is, especially when you want to watch a video. i got some dust behind the screen of my cell phone one time, i decided to disassemble it and clean it up because it was just out of warranty. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

02-07-2008, 01:48 PM	#16 (permalink)
Snackbar Experienced Zuner Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Biloxi, Mississippi Posts: 167 Reputation: 17	You could always try getting a can of air and blowing it into and around the Zune to see if it helps at all. __________________ "If you're going to be stupid, you'd better be tough!" "Living is easy with eyes closed!" "If you were a booger, I'd pick you first." To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

02-07-2008, 03:57 PM	#18 (permalink)
stkr 'Keep Moving Forward...' GFX Crew Section Staff Expert Zuner Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: United States Posts: 2,977 Reputation: 655 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Wow. I'd be highly upset. I have some sort of fetish with nice clean screens. Any dirt, smudges, or scratches drive me insane. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

02-07-2008, 04:09 PM	#20 (permalink)
Kryren Jr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 347 Reputation: 21	I've heard of this happening but can't seem to understand how the dust gets in there. Is it through a bad seal on the edges or what? __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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