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iPhone 7/Plus [removed]

Do you have this gap at the top of your phone?

  • Yes, on my 7+

    Votes: 21 18.4%

  • Yes, on my 7

    Votes: 30 26.3%

  • No, on my 7+

    Votes: 40 35.1%

  • No, on my 7

    Votes: 23 20.2%
  • Total voters
    114
  • Poll closed .
I know I’m resurrecting a thread here, but I have this same problem on my iPhone 8. There’s a noticeable gap along the top where dust and dirt is collecting. I’m easily able to slide the corner of a regular sheet of paper into it. It’s flush everywhere else on the phone.

I’m taking it in to Apple tomorrow. Just wondering if any iPhone 8 owners have seen this too?
 
adamhunteratc said:
I know I’m resurrecting a thread here, but I have this same problem on my iPhone 8. There’s a noticeable gap along the top where dust and dirt is collecting. I’m easily able to slide the corner of a regular sheet of paper into it. It’s flush everywhere else on the phone.

I’m taking it in to Apple tomorrow. Just wondering if any iPhone 8 owners have seen this too?
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Not normal
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AppleWarrior said:
Mine does not have this. Defect. Take it back for exchange.
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My daughter woke up with a fever this morning, so I wasn't able to get to the Apple Store. I have another appointment set for next Thursday. So I'll have to deal with the gap for another week.
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itsmemuffins said:
I have this on y iPhone X. I had this on my 7 and also on my 6.
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Was it bad enough to collect a lot of dirt, dust, sand, etc.? Honestly, I think I could deal with the gap itself. But it's all the gunk that collects in it that drives me nuts. And it does make me concerned about the integrity of the water resistance. I know there's gaskets and glue, but still...
 
adamhunteratc said:
My daughter woke up with a fever this morning, so I wasn't able to get to the Apple Store. I have another appointment set for next Thursday. So I'll have to deal with the gap for another week.
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Was it bad enough to collect a lot of dirt, dust, sand, etc.? Honestly, I think I could deal with the gap itself. But it's all the gunk that collects in it that drives me nuts. And it does make me concerned about the integrity of the water resistance. I know there's gaskets and glue, but still...
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Just bring to Apple tell them this is bothering you and they will replace the screen or device up to the genius tech
 
I`ve recently bought a brand new iPhone 7 32Gb from Apple Store in Shibuya, Tokyo and it has no gap at the top, bottom or right side of the frame (I especially looked for it, even opened box right in the store - I am always checking my new iPhones for gaps, dust in camera lenses, etc.). But yesterday I`ve noticed a SLIGHT gap on the left side. It is not even wide enough to stick a regular sheet of paper into it, but it is there (maybe because of lightning in Apple Store, I haven`t noticed it while checking for the first time).
I`ve decided to not to go for an exchange, because the next model I will get may have bigger gaps or other issues.
Furthermore, starting from 7 and up iPhone models have dust and water-proof gasket along the whole frame, so if even this gap collects some dust, it will not get to the internals of the phone. Cameras are also has their own gaskets and secured with plates, so it has 2 lines of defense against dust!
But, if gap would be bigger, I`d definitely go for an exchange.
Also, shame on apple QC!
 
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