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Xperia Z3 bent

TimSparks — Thu, 01 Jan 2015 03:22:22 GMT

So I just got my xperia z3 2 days back. And just yesterday someone accidentally sat on it (my bad for putting it on a spot where ppl sit). Though he didn't even sat properly yet before he realized there was a phone there. My xperia was bent due to that I guess. So any suggestions for what am I to do now? Btw at the moment my xperia is working just fine, I was wondering if the bending would eventually cause any problems later. Anyone? Tq.

Xperia Z3 Bent

easyway — Sat, 29 Nov 2014 11:59:19 GMT

I am gutted. I love my new Z3 since my move from iPhone.

I use a casemate tough case to protect my handset.

I'm too old to wear skinny jeans and I never carry my phone in my back pocket, there's been no misuse, no drops or accidents, yet my phone has mysteriously developed a bend down one side.

I've heard a little about overheating being a potential cause and I did experience my phone overheating whilst using the camera app on holiday but never noticed any warping until my daughter pointed it out to me (I thought she was winding me up!).

I'm arranging to have the handset shipped to Sony for evaluation but I'm worried about how they'll view this re the warranty.

Anyone else heard of this issue? Any advice would be welcome also.

Regards.

I couldn't attach photos but here's a link to my same post on a different forum - http://forums.androidcentral.com/sony-xperia-z3/467065-xperia-z3-bent.html#post4091603

Re: Xperia Z3 Bent

Thommo — Sat, 29 Nov 2014 15:44:28 GMT

Looks like a back pocket and sit down bend to me but you need to either return your device to the place of purchase or contact Xperia care http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/support/contact-us/

Re: Xperia Z3 Bent

Lord_viridis — Sun, 30 Nov 2014 01:49:17 GMT

Not buying it.
Nope, even the ibend 6 needed a stupid amount of force to bend like that. But you think it did that from overheating?
A casemate tough would not have been able to restrain a bend that bad and it would have been noticed.

Re: Xperia Z3 Bent

easyway — Sun, 30 Nov 2014 06:16:45 GMT

Thanks for your cynicism viridis. I can assure you I NEVER place my phone in my back pocket, so that is definitely not the answer.

I mention the overheating possibility only as a result of seeing another post on another website, I also think that this seems an unlikely cause but I'm genuinely stumped as to what's happened here.

You may see this reply under a different name, this forum wouldn't let me back in under my original nickname and I had to use another.

Cheers,

easyway

Re: Xperia Z3 bent

Uliwooly — Thu, 01 Jan 2015 03:36:31 GMT

Contact your local Xperia care

http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/support/contact-us/

Re: Xperia Z3 bent

dandy63 — Thu, 01 Jan 2015 09:32:55 GMT

Hi, depending on how bad it is you could try to get it back to shape with for instance laying heavy books etc to get a gradual force on it BUT the frame may be too out of shape, flaps may not sit properly causing waterproof problems also there may already be stress on the glass screen resulting in cracks 'mysteriously' appearing later...........good luck :smileysmileywink:

Re: Xperia Z3 bent

TimSparks — Thu, 01 Jan 2015 17:14:11 GMT

Thanks dandy63 🙂 Actually I did try straightening it using bare hands. And yeah as expected it didn't actually get back to its original shape, but I believe it got better. Didn't try wt books yet though. Thank youuuu.

Re: Xperia Z3 bent

dandy63 — Thu, 01 Jan 2015 18:09:47 GMT

Hi, yes....try leaving it overnight but just be careful of the screen....a friend of mine has an iPad Mini that is badly bent due to the way he holds it whilst gaming

Re: Xperia Z3 bent

Uliwooly — Fri, 02 Jan 2015 01:30:03 GMT

It will be wise to warm it just a little bit

Re: Xperia Z3 bent

TimSparks — Fri, 02 Jan 2015 02:36:25 GMT

Uliwooly, warm it up? How so?

Re: Xperia Z3 bent

Uliwooly — Fri, 02 Jan 2015 02:49:47 GMT

It could be with a hairdryer low heat for few minutes or just record on 4K if possible

Re: Xperia Z3 bent

TimSparks — Fri, 02 Jan 2015 09:10:11 GMT

Oh I see, okay. Thanks a lot guys 😊

Re: Xperia Z3 bent

dandy63 — Fri, 02 Jan 2015 09:31:14 GMT

Hi, let us know how you get on.....before & after pictures would be good

Xperia z3 bent

D62 — Fri, 02 Jan 2015 17:19:59 GMT

Any body elsa phone bent bad if so what did Sony have to say about it when the sent it back

Re: Xperia Z3 bent

Uliwooly — Fri, 02 Jan 2015 17:20:32 GMT

I second that, it will be interesting to see the whole process

Re: Xperia z3 bent

Uliwooly — Fri, 02 Jan 2015 17:25:00 GMT

Take a look at this post

http://talk.sonymobile.com/t5/Xperia-Z3-Z3-Dual/Xperia-Z3-bent/m-p/913650#U913650

Re: Xperia Z3 bent

TimSparks — Sat, 03 Jan 2015 23:59:55 GMT

I haven't went to sony center yet (since it's quite far from my place). But I tried going to other repair shops and yeah they couldn't do anything about it.

Re: Xperia Z3 bent

NLopezPerez — Thu, 08 Jan 2015 09:21:52 GMT

My z3 have been bent itself. I have not forced and sony do not want to take over.

I think this is a factory fault and should change it or give me a new one.

Re: Xperia Z3 bent

dandy63 — Thu, 08 Jan 2015 14:10:19 GMT

Hi, how do you think it managed to get bent......any screen damage