[lugip] LCD fracture -- was bluetooth mouse

[Jon LaBadie]

Those with good memories may recall I asked about
a non-working bluetooth mouse.  Well Logitech agreed
it was defective and yesterday I got the replacement.
I think the model I had was discontinued and they sent
a newer, more expensive model.

Unfortunately I still can't test it because the laptop
went back to Dell the day before.  So another query ...

It looks to me like the LCD broke (fractured) internally.
Starting from a point about 1/3 in from the left and 1/3
down from the top, there are horizontal and vertical
bands of no image (white).

I know exactly when it happened, but not what.  I was
using it on my lap when the doorbell rang.  Closed the
lid, answered the door, and when I returned the screen
was bad.

I can see no physical marks on the case or glass surface
that correspond to the damage (nor elsewhere for that
matter).  So what might make an LCD fracture?

I'm expecting Dell to claim it was not a defect and
that I caused some damage.  Any suggestions for counter
arguments?

jl
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