Nokia N97 Camera Flash In The Dark

My N97 is already currently being repaired in a Nokia Service Centre however not for this reason, i have just remembered that when i take a photo in the black or in the dark outside, and i use the flash, it takes the photo and most times not always you see a like white blob down the left side of the photo, anyone know why? or if this can be fixed? and if so how do i contact Nokia Service to tell them to repair it?

I didn't need any paperwork, i don't think you should.
It is a well known problem with the N97, if you do need anything, you may need a photo on your phone to show the problem or be able to show the scratches on the camera but you may not need to do that, just tell them your problem and it will click for them what it is as they replace them everyday now.
Obviously how quick he can do it, depends on how much work that dealer has, but with me he said it would be done within 30minutes, any longer and he would drop it home for me.......great customer service

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