Another Woot N770 bites the dust
August 14th, 2007 | 
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Yesterday my husband’s N770 somehow got turned off. He went to turn it on and there it was…the WSOD. I tried turning it back off and it did eventually. When I turned it back on the WSOD was gone, but the screen colors and letters bled together. Reflashing the device the device didn’t help. His screen is dying. So today I will start the tedious task of getting it fixed. According to this excerpt from their warranty section on the N770:
The limited warranty for the Product extends for ONE (1) year beginning on the date of the purchase of the Product. This one year period is extended by each whole day that the Product is out of your possession for repair under this warranty.
So inspite of every precaution, the screen failure seems unavoidable for some tablets. My daughter is terrified that hers is the next to go. I hope hers doesn’t since she enjoys it so much. Then again, maybe it should fail while early in the warranty period. Wish me luck and I will keep track of the repair experience here on the blog.
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That really sucks… where were your units built? My box says “Made in Estonia”; I seem to remember reading that some, more recent, units were built elsewhere and seem more prone to the WSOD. I’ve been using mine continually since I received it (last Friday), I’ve even rebooted it a couple of times (I think the WSOD is supposed to have something to do with a power spike during startup damaging the screen).
Good luck with the repairs!
Well, it does suck, but I don’t feel too bad for my husband. He has an iPhone
The one I got him was made in Estonia also. I think that once it gets fixed all will be well.
Ellen
I feel bad for your husband. Mine’s been holding up well!
Thanks!
I hope yours continues to function. Remember that you should not turn it off! Just put the protective hard cover on to put it in suspend mode.
Mom
I feel bad for your husband as well. the iphone does not have any games.