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Old 12-07-2020, 03:19 PM   #13
JSWolf
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Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3
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Originally Posted by ottischwenk View Post
Naturally. I dropped my H2O into a sink about a year ago with the result that water penetrated the housing.
Not on the USB / SD seal, but about 5 cm on the right housing / screen cover. The otherwise plastic, sticky sealant was crumbly and therefore permeable to water.
It was probably new waterproof, but with age .....
I assume that such problems have become known and that therefore no further construction of this type has taken place.
A ZIP bag is not a good idea (IMHO). It makes reading harder and with a Clara HD or Tolino Shine 3, you can accidentally change the page. You cannot set it to swipe. It's just a disaster waiting to happen.

Not knowing how long the waterproof sealant lasts is why I treat my H2O like it's not waterproof. It probably isn't given that it's just over 6-years old.

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