N900 hardware fault (mini USB port)

I had been enjoying the N900 for the three weeks since I received it.  I didn't run into any of the reboot or other problems. With no warning, however, the mini USB port came undone from inside the device. I already sent the device off for warranty replacement but the warranty isn't going to replace all the settings and data I spent hours to do. It's my own fault for not storing a backup file off the device. Once the mini USB failed, the only option left was bluetooth or infrared to get data off the device but I decided I would just start from scratch instead.  Anyway, it looks like I was just unlucky because I havfen't seen anyone else having the same problem.  I'm relieved it's not an N97 lens scratch type issue.
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FYI Nokia and N900 users: this is NOT the fault of users.  The root cause was poor design design of using a surface mount female USB connector rather than through-hole mount.  The reports of incidents are piling up, the majority resulting from casual use soon after purchase.
Someone in Maemo Devices needs to take this seriously.  The connector and mount method need to be changed ASAP if they have not already.  Don't blame the users; honor the warranty and human decency and replace broken devices.
More here: http://tabulacrypticum.wordpress.com/2009/12/13/connecting-on-the-surface-an-n900-risk/

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