Awhile back I posted about how the top screen of the 3DS gets a line scratch when closed, and I posted a "fix", basically making the rubber bumpers stick up higher.
I have to update this story and say that the top screen on my 3DS *STILL* gets the line scratch if it's in my backpack or a case, any time it's put into close quarters. So the fix DOES NOT completely work. Luckily for me the line hasn't become permanently etched into my 3DS screen. Now when I put my 3DS into my case I always put the foam screen cover that came with the 3DS over the screen. That is enough to stop the 2 screens from touching. But I can see the line forming in the foam! Better that than my 3DS screen but seriously, whenever Nintendo does the inevitable 3DS redesign/hardware refresh, they'd better take care of this simple design flaw.
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I never really gave that much thought. I don't think it's a "scratch" and I doubt it'll become permanent. I just wipe it away with my thumb when I notice it. You're right that it should be fixed in the redesign, though. I'm hoping they'll add another analog stick while they're making changes.
ReplyDeleteA lot of people have reported the scratch becoming permanent-- probably depends on how much their 3DS is pressed together in a bag, pocket, tight case, etc.
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