My Fairphone Rattles

[Jonnydark]

When I wiggle my phone it rattles. Like a piece of something is loose inside. Weird problem, I know. It works totally fine though. Its just worrisome to have my phone rattle.

[freibadschwimmer]

Most likely just the vibrator inside. See also:

FP2 makes Noises (when shaking)

First of all, I am quite happy with my FP2 (even more so since I discovered the ‘Known Bugs’ Thread…I could really need the RGB LED )! But I noticed two things which I haven’t found anything about here (and one thing which is still an unsolved problem for some): The camera module makes metallic clacking noises when focussing or when the phone is being shaken. The latter one is especially annoying as it even makes audible sounds when turning the phone around or lifting it up. A f…

[Jonnydark]

Oh okay. I think the Camera Lens and vibrator are causing it. Now I know. Thank you!

[patachon]

Hello,

maybe a silly question but for 6 months now, i ear a weird noise like a little spare part detached moving inside my fairphone. For the moment, it doesn’t affect the functionning of my phone but juste to know if I need to fix it to avoid worsening?

Thanks