Hardware Would you return a New N2DSXL with a single spec of dust under the touchscreen?

fuctfuct · Apr 17, 2019

Just took it out of the box today. I can only really see it under full florescent lighting in my kitchen.. Pretty sure its under the screen because gently wiping it with a microfiber cloth does nothing. If i REALLY look under normal lighting i can find it.

Shit like this drives me crazy but i'm not sure if i should bother. heh :/

IrishMelody · Apr 17, 2019

I get really bothered by that kind of thing, so I probably would, but realistically, probably not worth the time.

x65943 · Apr 17, 2019

Might as well,

You paid full price, you deserve brand new

True you could take the thing apart and remove the dust yourself, but easier to just return the thing

fuctfuct · Apr 17, 2019

Back she goes. Thanks. I thought i was the only one as anal as this! haha

fuctfuct · Apr 28, 2019

Returned the N2DSXL and bought a refurb N3DSXL from Nintendo. Thing is basically brand new.. other than the THREE specs of dust under the top IPS screen.. FML

Ryccardo · Apr 28, 2019

Heh, like my DS Lite saga... (first one was an import with a knockoff charger that didn't really fit the wall, 2nd one broke slot-1 after 20 uses or so, 3rd one was stolen after 2 months)

Vieela · Apr 28, 2019

If i bought it from a store that is near me, definetly yeah. Otherwise, nah. I don't really get bothered with small details like this (so much that my O3DS is literally all scratched/with dust under the screen)

spectral · Apr 28, 2019

Not that it makes much difference, but are you sure it is dust and not dead pixels? Seems unlikely to get two that dust has managed to get into, while dead/stuck pixels are fairly common. They're why I hate buying anything with a screen as a lot of manufacturers don't count them as a defect unless there are quite a few. I had to make up some BS when returning a TV as apparently a permanent bright green dot in the middle of the screen is perfectly fine and working as expected.

fuctfuct · Apr 28, 2019

Yes, i am pretty sure.. with both systems i can/could see them when turned off

This N3DSXL has three tiny white dust specs that do not move when touched with a micro fiber cloth. When you look at an angle you can tell they are not on top of the screen like regular dust. :/

spectral · Apr 28, 2019

fuctfuct said:
Yes i am pretty sure.. with both systems i can/could see them when turned off

That's some bad luck. I'd definitely return it. As much as you might try to get used to it once you know they are there you wont. I've stopped inspecting screens I get. I just use it and only bother if something is bad enough to see in normal use. If there is something there I can't easily see, I'd rather not know.

fuctfuct · Apr 28, 2019

Heh.. Not sure i can return to Nintendo. Prob have to send in for repair. With my luck i will lose my top IPS in the process.

urigeller · Apr 28, 2019

fuctfuct said:
Returned the N2DSXL and bought a refurb N3DSXL from Nintendo. Thing is basically brand new.. other than the THREE specs of dust under the top IPS screen.. FML

fucking call those bastards

TurdPooCharger · Apr 28, 2019

fuctfuct said:
Heh.. Not sure i can return to Nintendo. Prob have to send in for repair. With my luck i will lose my top IPS in the process.

Tell Nintendo customer service how your kid or younger sibling isn't happy playing the newly purchased n3DSXL with those dust specks.

fuctfuct · Apr 28, 2019

Might. Played through a few worlds of 3D Land and i dont see them unless i really look for them. Can always replace the top lens down the road. Maybe in a few years they will have glass one like i put on my GBC and OGBA. *shrugs*

Reminds me of when i recently bought an Xbox One S.. first one had a really grindy fan. Second one had a really grindy fan. Third one had a really grindy fan. Fourth one had a really grindy fan. Fifth one had a really grindy fan.. gave up and kept it. Will install my own fan at some point.

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