From MacRumors · · 40s
iPhone Duo Screen Cracks Along Hinge
iPhone Duo owners report screen cracks at hinge after few openings.
In brief
iPhone Duo owners report screen cracks at hinge after few openings. iPhone Duo users report screen cracks along the hinge after minimal use, with Apple replacing devices under warranty. Originally reported by MacRumors.
iPhone Duo Owners Report Screen Cracks
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Some iPhone Duos crack along the hinge after fewer than 20 openings, with no visible damage beforehand.
“Had my iPhone Duo for about six hours and had probably opened it fewer than 20 times. I was showing it to a friend, and as I opened it, I felt something around the internal hinge, underneath the screen.”
Apple Replaces Devices Immediately
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Apple replaced the broken device at the store and is likely researching hinge failures for manufacturing improvements.
Warranty Covers Hinge Failures
Hinge failures from normal use are covered under the one-year warranty, with two weeks for returns.
The takeaway
iPhone Duo users report screen cracks along the hinge after minimal use, with Apple replacing devices under warranty.
