Hello,
My first Z5 Compact got replaced under warranty after the water resistance failed, and as it was mentioned from support, there was an issue with the device itself and was not user error.
Now, I believe the issue lies with the adhesive on the screen. All around the screen there is a yellowish tint, which from my experience is the adhesive to keep the screen on, and also helps with the waterproofing of the device.
Now, on both the previous device and the replacement one, on the left side the adhesive does not "hug" the border of the screen for ~2cm. I have not seen this happen on any other Xperia device I have owned, or any other device in general.
Is this normal?
I tried getting a photo of it, although its almost impossible to show what I mean on a picture, even on a completely white background where it's mostly visible to the naked eye. I have uploaded a picture from ifixit. The part where the adhesive appears to not be "hugging" the border is where the top left screw socket appears to be. I have circled it to make it easier.
It seems to me that the screw is pusing up on the screen, causing the adhesive to wear out from that point. I dunno, just guessing.
I am really not keen into keeping a device that will eventually fail me due to a manufacturing defect, especially when it's the same defect the previous one had.
If someone can confirm me whether the Xperia Z5 Compacts do have this cosmetic flaw due to whatever reason, and it's not a manufacturing defect that will have the waterproofing compromised, then i'll be a happy camper!
Regards,
Andrew
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