Droid 2 Screen mostly not working.

[Mandevar]

I've had to stop using the physical keyboard on my droid 2 because when it is slid open the screen shuts off. It used to work if i didn't open it all the way, but then it would only work if it were completely shut.

Today after getting to work the screen would not turn on at all. This has happened before but after a battery pull (or waiting a really long time) it would come back on so long as I kept it closed. The battery pull did not work. I had to keep sliding my phone back and forth and then it flickered on. Now it works ONLY with the screen 1/4 of the way slid opened.Obviously this makes it extremely awkward to use. EDIT: It now stopped working again. I don't know how much longer I can fiddle with it to get it working.

I was wondering what possible options I have and the cost to try to fix this or if its even possible. I assumed its a hardware issue, because the phone still works great, it just won't display whats happening. I.e. I can still swipe to unlock my phone, and the menu buttons vibrate and light up when I touch them. The prior month I have just became used to swype keyboard in portrait view. I can live with that till my upgrade.

I read briefly about a ribbon cable thing being the problem. I don't know anything about phones/computers. I assume it's loose/damaged.

Just wanting some feedback/advice

Thanks!

[roboblazer]

Was there any precursor to this problem? I'm worried that mine is headed that direction.
Everything is working fine except when I slide it open and the screen goes horizontal, a weird thick black line appears on the right. Then when I swipe it either direction, the icons seem to smear. It corrects if I close the keyboard.
Just started doing it yesterday. Trying to associate it with something I did, but can't think of any reason.
I love the physical kb and would hate not to be able to use it!
If I learn anything I will post in.
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[UrbanBounca]

It's a hardware failure. Your flex cable has gone bad.

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[roboblazer]

Can it be repaired?

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[UrbanBounca]

Can it be repaired?

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Yes, but the part is about $40 alone.

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[roboblazer]

I wonder if its a warranty issue. Guess I better drop an email to verizon to check. I know i'm not into cracking the case myself.

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[UrbanBounca]

I wonder if its a warranty issue. Guess I better drop an email to verizon to check. I know i'm not into cracking the case myself.

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Is the phone less than a year old?

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[roboblazer]

Yes.

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[UrbanBounca]

Yes.

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You should take it to VZW. My D2 did the same thing and it was replaced.

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[roboblazer]

I bought the phone through Tigerdirect.com who set me up with all the other entities. I went to the Motorola website last night and registered the phone. I then sent them an email detailing the issue. I'm still waiting to hear back. If the BS me I'll go to the Verizon outlet and raise hell. Thanks for the advise!

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