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| - | [* black] Samsung [https://youtu.be/auXC5YoQMZs?t=476| |
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| + | [* black] Samsung [https://youtu.be/auXC5YoQMZs?t=476|explains|new_window=true] that the Z Flip's hinge-sweeping "brushes"— and [https://news.samsung.com/us/galaxy-z-flip-unpacked2020-future-changes-shape/|we're quoting|new_window=true] here—use ''nylon fibers crafted by micro-height-cutting technology to repel dirt and dust''. |
| [* black] But if you actually buy this thing and turn it on, you get a litany of [https://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/PqMMkpT2gVdFR5qX.full|warnings|new_window=true] that is somewhat less confidence-inspiring. | |
| [* black] We'd like to test the utility of that new "fiber shield," so we introduce our Flip to some bright purple dust, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shake_'n_Bake|shake n' bake|new_window=true] style. | |
| [* black] ''Spoiler alert: ''After a few seconds of heavy dust exposure, opening the phone results in horrible popping noises and a hinge that's frozen solid. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUKETvXnixA&feature=youtu.be&t=39|Out pours|new_window=true] a teaspoon's worth of purple powder. | |
| [* black] This teardown just became an investigation. In standard Galaxy-opening fashion, we turn to our trusty [[Topic:iOpener|iOpener|new_window=true]] to remove both rear covers. | |
| [* black] Already we spot our purple pixie dust peeking out from under the wireless charging coil—not a great omen. |