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| - | [* black] Turning back to the body, we greet our T-shaped friend for the third time today—turns out it is a fully-integrated part of the spine! |
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| - | [* black] This little guy sits on the edge of the display, between the two protective bezels, and covers the gap between the frame and the display. Now, when you fold your Fold, anything trying to get behind the display has to go through him first. |
| - | [* black] Next we notice that the once bare hinge is now covered in tape. This is probably to block debris from coming in through the pick-sized gaps on the outside of the hinge. |
| - | [* icon_note] Dirt and debris can still get into the hinge and gunk that up over time, but at least it will have a harder time making its way to the display. [https://www.theverge.com/2019/4/17/18411510/samsung-galaxy-fold-broken-screen-debris-dust-hinge-flexible-bulge|As we all know|new_window=true], anything lodged between the fragile display and its hard metal backplate can become a fatal pressure point when the phone is unfolded. |
| - | [* black] Enough staring, let's get that tape off and check out the hinge hiding underneath. |
| + | [* black] Next we notice that the hinges, formerly bare, are newly covered in tape—probably to block debris from sneaking in through the pick-sized gaps in the outer spine. |
| + | [* icon_note] Dirt and debris can still get into the hinge and potentially gunk it up over time, but at least it will have a harder time making its way to the display. [https://www.theverge.com/2019/4/17/18411510/samsung-galaxy-fold-broken-screen-debris-dust-hinge-flexible-bulge|As we all know|new_window=true], anything lodged between the fragile display and its hard metal backplate can become a fatal pressure point. |
| + | [* black] Enough staring at tape—let's rip it off and check out the hinges hiding beneath. |