Sliding phones are popular, but can be problematic.
Mobile telephones come in a variety of styles with dozens of different features. Some cell phones flip open and others have a screen and keyboard on a flat surface. Some people prefer phones that slide (up and down or side to side). Sliding cell phones are made up of two parts that attach at a hinge to allow access the keyboard and buttons to type information. When done, you can slide the two parts back together for storage. As cool, innovative and convenient as the sliding mechanism may be, this feature also can be problematic.
Jamming
One issue that sliding phone owners may experience is a jammed sliding mechanism. This is usually a manufacturing issue. The hinge that holds both parts together either gets stuck or goes off track, making it difficult or impossible to open the phone. This malfunction can render the phone useless because you cannot access the keyboard. The owner must choose to either repair or replace the damaged unit.
Loose Sliding Mechanism
Sometimes the part of the phone that slides up and down can become loose or nearly unhinged from the rest of the phone. This problem is usually due to overuse or misuse. Pushing on or pulling the slider too hard will loosen the hinge over time. Dropping the phone repeatedly can exacerbate this issue. In a really troublesome case, the sliding part can detach itself from the base completely, rendering the phone useless.
Screen or Power Shuts Off
Another issue that is characteristic of some sliding phone models is a display or power issue when the screen slides away from the keyboard. In some cases, the screen will shut off or become distorted when it is pushed away from the base. This can happen due to stress on the connections between the LCD screen. It also could be a power supply issue or a general problem with a battery that comes loose when the user moves the slider. In extreme cases, the phone will shut down or restart every time you slide it up. This problem is the result of either a manufacturing flaw or abuse of the phone (such as dropping it often or pulling the slider too hard).
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