My iPhone 13 mini has a gap that collects dust

My iPhone 13 mini has a gap between the screen and body that collects dust. The dust can be quite annoying. Is the gap normal? Should I return it and get a new one while I still can? What's the possibility that the new one would have a gap as well? Because I really don't feel like going through the whole new phone setup process again.

Posted on Sep 25, 2021 7:24 PM

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2 replies

Sep 25, 2021 8:16 PM in response to yilin18

Take it to your closest Apple Store and show it to them.

yilin18 Author

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Sep 25, 2021 7:25 PM in response to yilin18

By the way, a thin paper can be fit into the gap

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