Strange solution for iOS 4.3 Error 9 (got at "restoring IPhone firmware")

After my iPhone 4 was stuck between iOS 4.3 installation failure and restoring of iOS 4.2.1 Apple Service men tested it and confirmed a hardware problem. Now I'm given brand new one.
From what I see another guy had reported same here:
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=2777023&start=0&tstart=30
Some other people also reported encounter with same problem - Error 9 during Restore at "restoring iPhone firmware".
The solution is the best for the customers, but to me it sounds very strange that a software update can cause hardware damage. There is something fishy here.
Anyway, affected fellows: Do not waste your time. Go to nearest Apple Service.
Message was edited by: Hityr5yr

I have this exact problem and do not believe in the least that it is hardware related.

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