[mgrant50]

I'm dying inside right now. Received my Nexus 7 Friday, finally had it setup the way I wanted. Let my daughter see it to play a game and with headphones attached, she pulled away from the table. All I remember after that is a scene from a movie where time slowed down, I said noooo, and unlike Kevin Costner in The Untouchables I wasn't able to save the baby.

While it comes on, I'm not able to input anything to the screen. I know it's early but, is there a place you can send it for repair?

[dotism]

That damage would appear to be user fault, and I doubt it is replaceable under warranty.

A third party repair might be comparable to the price of a new device (the unfortunate move of consumer electronics towards the category of 'disposable').

That being said, the picture makes me sad. Poor Nexi.

Edit: Pickle, pickle, pickle! I'm eatin' little pickles!

[DestinedtoGame]

This is why I tell my girlfriend her 7 year old nephew can't touch any of my stuff. I don't understand why parents let their kids use their expensive things. They are kids.

[TheTechGuy]

That's a crying shame... try not to yell at your daughter it's not her fault.

I would say put it aside until screens/parts become more available at cheap then fix it yourself or have someone like me fix it at a small cost. In the mean time hit up a Staples and grab another before they are gone. Play the lottery on your way.

[Live2ride883]

My 11 year old daughter, and 14 year old son both have their own Kindle Fire's. No need for them to use my Xoom or my Nexus 7. Feel for you though. I would contact Google about a flat rate for repairs.

[Androhead27]

This makes me hurt inside.

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[dparrothead1]

I feel your pain!!! I had to look away!!!

[DPtheKid]

That sucks so much dude

[fguills]

Ouch!

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[rich.x87]

Oh no! That sucks!
Remember your daughter is just a kid. Don't be to harsh on her.

Have you tried returning it?

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[ReggieTee]

This is why I tell my girlfriend her 7 year old nephew can't touch any of my stuff. I don't understand why parents let their kids use their expensive things. They are kids.

Every bit of THIS! Kids won't be entertained at the expense of MY expensive toys. I tell mine, my phone is not a toy. My tablet is not a toy. I'll get them something of their own because mine are off limits.

[zer0vette]

This should be a lesson to some..... never have kids people, never have kids.

[PointDexter85]

Yet again Earth's gravitational pull has won and got a baby to do its dirty work.

[silverfang77]

I would never give my phone to a young child. Older if I thought they were mature enough.

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[nrfitchett4]

Every bit of THIS! Kids won't be entertained at the expense of MY expensive toys. I tell mine, my phone is not a toy. My tablet is not a toy. I'll get them something of their own because mine are off limits.

Yep, that's why my 11 and 8 year old kids have their own laptops, smartphones and Kindle fires. Daddy does not share well with others.

[Thetaman]

Exactly why my kids don't get my tech toys until older. They do have my old and no longer used cell phones which I can connect via WiFi.

Feel for you man...

[CletusJones]

Yep, that's why my 11 and 8 year old kids have their own laptops, smartphones and Kindle fires. Daddy does not share well with others.

Ouch. My wallet hurts just reading that. My kids share everything

[Silken1987]

Such a shame maybe try eBay and see if anyone is listing any spares?

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[SparklingCyanide]

Yep, that's why my 11 and 8 year old kids have their own laptops, smartphones and Kindle fires. Daddy does not share well with others.

8 and 11 year old kids do not need any of those at that age.

[MikeLip]

Handing something to a kid is like going to a casino - never commit more than you can afford to lose.

[cbn4forums]

Why is everyone saying "never", "don't".. let the kids use your stuff? Even us grown people break these things, it was an accident give the kid a break. I have two kids, they have their own devices not because I don't want them to break mine, but because I don't want them to use my stuff and load their silly games.

As for repairing this $199-$249, go get a new one if you really like it! Repairing it, if available now will cost you close to that anyway!

[MikeLip]

Nope, let them. But kids break things more often than adults do. They don't know yet that things break, and they don't know yet how hard it is to replace them. I recall giving my 11 year old niece a brand new Nikon camera to take pictures with at a graduation party. She came back 5 minutes later asking me if the "lens should be pushed in like that". Ummm, no, it really shouldn't. Should I complain or yell? No. She was my 11 year old niece and yeah, she broke it. Bummer. It's just a thing and I was well aware that it had an increased chance of non-survival with her. It sucked but that's life. That's what most people here are saying.

[mchan1]

Contact Google for repairs!

Don't let kids near relatively expensive devices.

Remember to buy a solid case for the device. Even if you drop it, chances are better that the case will cushion the impact and save the device. Who cares if the case adds bulk or weight?! That's what cases are designed for... protection.

Good luck!

[joemasi]

Ouch! Was that the 8 or 16GB?

[mattmanne]

I had the same result, though this one was my fault. Had it in my pocket while sitting down. Got up, and it slipped out ... my screen looked just like yours.

I'm crushed that my 16GB model is wrecked after spending the whole weekend getting it all set up as I liked it.

I desperately tried a few different tactics. First, I tried a local screen repair shop - No parts. Next, I tried an online one - No parts. Then, I contacted Google, they sent me to Asus. Asus said they can repair, but won't quote a cost or amount of time. I sent it to them anyway, in the hopes that it works out well. It should arrive at Asus today, I'll keep you up-to-date on the outcome.

Needless to say, I feel your pain. Thinking about getting an 8GB right now, b/c I liked it so much, but I'm gonna wait to hear from Asus first.