K3 Squeaky, Loose Back Panel

yanathin · 09-15-2010, 09:45 AM

The back panel on my K3 is slowly becoming loose at the top. When I pick it up out of my bag, I feel like I'm squeezing it back into place and it makes this squeaking noise. It feels like it's coming apart like a cheap toy. Is this happening to anybody else or should I get a replacement from Amazon?

desertgrandma · 09-15-2010, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by yanathin

The back panel on my K3 is slowly becoming loose at the top. When I pick it up out of my bag, I feel like I'm squeezing it back into place and it makes this squeaking noise. It feels like it's coming apart like a cheap toy. Is this happening to anybody else or should I get a replacement from Amazon?

Try calling kindle cs and see what they say. Use the "contact me" button at the bottom of the page. You'll have to sign in to your account, then choose the "call me" option. Let us know what they say.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/custom...deId=200127470

rlparker · 09-15-2010, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by yanathin

The back panel on my K3 is slowly becoming loose at the top. When I pick it up out of my bag, I feel like I'm squeezing it back into place and it makes this squeaking noise. It feels like it's coming apart like a cheap toy. Is this happening to anybody else or should I get a replacement from Amazon?

What a coincidence. After having mine for 10 days, it just started doing a similar thing last night, except at the bottom. It's kind of distracting when I'm reading and occasionally move my hand around and it gives a little squeak.

I'm kinda hoping that when I get a cover, it will no longer be an issue.

Crozie · 09-15-2010, 11:21 AM

I have noticed this as well.

I would have described it as a creaking. With my K3 it is right in the middle of the right hand side page forward button. It seems to me like the glue (?) holding the back on
has slightly lost its stick.

I've also noticed that it looks like the gut or what ever that keeps the screen and plastic surround is coming slightly loose at the right hand side page back button.

There is a miniscule gap that fine cat hair gets caught it some time! I can press it down again and it slowly lifts up again.

morgank · 09-15-2010, 03:02 PM

My back panel flexes a little bit at the top in the middle. No creaking or squeaking (yet)

Shibito · 09-15-2010, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Crozie

I would have described it as a creaking. With my K3 it is right in the middle of the right hand side page forward button.

Same here. I'm just assuming it is a minor defect that won't cause any problems, at least not any time soon. Nothing is going to be perfect. As long as it doesn't get any worse, I'm not going to complain.

socal9 · 09-15-2010, 10:29 PM

Yeah, I just got my new Kindle 3 about a week ago and my left side page forward button sometimes has a creaky sound to it when pressed on the lower end of the key. All the other keys feel nice and firm. Oh well, nothing is perfect (at least not at this price point!)

desertgrandma · 09-15-2010, 10:31 PM

So does everyone below have a case for their kindle, or are you reading it 'nekkid'?

Do you think having it in a case would help?

Can't wait to get mine to try it out.......

Corran006 · 09-15-2010, 11:55 PM

Mine makes a sound down at the bottom back of the case too, if pressed.

SpiderMatt · 09-16-2010, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by desertgrandma

So does everyone below have a case for their kindle, or are you reading it 'nekkid'?

Do you think having it in a case would help?

Can't wait to get mine to try it out.......

I've only had mine for about a week now but it's been in the case almost the whole time. I haven't had a problem. I had the K1 and the K2, as well, and the only one I read outside the case was the K1 because it was really designed to be read that way (since it came with that lame--but free!--cover). I think if you keep it in the case it will probably be fine. Although the casing for the Kindle itself definitely doesn't seem as solid as the K2, which had a metal back plate. Makes sense given the recent "price wars," though.

Corran006 · 09-19-2010, 11:53 PM

Are you guys just doing to deal with the loose back or get a replacement.

Tiersten · 09-20-2010, 12:41 AM

The top left corner the back plate of the Kindle when holding it normally is slightly loose on mine. Its a bit annoying but I doubt I'd bother sending it back for that. It doesn't squeak (so far)

s0litaire · 09-20-2010, 01:00 AM

With my Kindle the top middle has a bit of give in it.

But I've already taken the back off mine (Using my thumbnail rather than anything sharp!) So I thought that was why it felt loose...

I'm not too bothered! once it's in a case you'll not notice it! lol

rlparker · 09-20-2010, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Corran006

Are you guys just doing to deal with the loose back or get a replacement.

I'm not planning on asking for a replacement for these reasons:

I've subconsciously adjusted how I grip my K3 so that my hand rarely hits the small spot that flexes.
When/if I get a cover, I don't think it will be an issue any more.
I figure a replacement would just as likely as not have the same problem.

TenaciousBadger · 09-20-2010, 11:40 AM

yep, another one whose K3 is a bit loose on top but just like Tiersten and rlparker i don't really think it's a major issue and is worth the trip to see the Wizard of Oz.
like rlparker says, chances are 50-50 on getting a "perfect" fit. thankfully it's on the top part so it's not in any area i have to grip a lot.

09-15-2010, 09:45 AM	#1
yanathin Junior Member Posts: 7 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2010 Device: iPad	K3 Squeaky, Loose Back Panel The back panel on my K3 is slowly becoming loose at the top. When I pick it up out of my bag, I feel like I'm squeezing it back into place and it makes this squeaking noise. It feels like it's coming apart like a cheap toy. Is this happening to anybody else or should I get a replacement from Amazon?

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09-15-2010, 11:21 AM	#4
Crozie Hobbit Posts: 14 Karma: 10 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tayport Device: Cybook Gen3 and Kindle 3G	I have noticed this as well. I would have described it as a creaking. With my K3 it is right in the middle of the right hand side page forward button. It seems to me like the glue (?) holding the back on has slightly lost its stick. I've also noticed that it looks like the gut or what ever that keeps the screen and plastic surround is coming slightly loose at the right hand side page back button. There is a miniscule gap that fine cat hair gets caught it some time! I can press it down again and it slowly lifts up again.

09-15-2010, 03:02 PM	#5
morgank Junior Member Posts: 1 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2010 Device: Kindle	My back panel flexes a little bit at the top in the middle. No creaking or squeaking (yet)

09-15-2010, 10:29 PM	#7
socal9 Member Posts: 15 Karma: 10 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Southern California Device: waiting for kindle	Yeah, I just got my new Kindle 3 about a week ago and my left side page forward button sometimes has a creaky sound to it when pressed on the lower end of the key. All the other keys feel nice and firm. Oh well, nothing is perfect (at least not at this price point!)

09-15-2010, 10:31 PM	#8
desertgrandma Enjoying the show.... Posts: 14,270 Karma: 10462841 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Arizona Device: A K1, Kindle Paperwhite, an Ipod, IPad2, Iphone, an Ipad Mini & macAir	So does everyone below have a case for their kindle, or are you reading it 'nekkid'? Do you think having it in a case would help? Can't wait to get mine to try it out.......

09-15-2010, 11:55 PM	#9
Corran006 Connoisseur Posts: 68 Karma: 7080 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Toronto Device: Kindle 3	Mine makes a sound down at the bottom back of the case too, if pressed.

09-19-2010, 11:53 PM	#11
Corran006 Connoisseur Posts: 68 Karma: 7080 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Toronto Device: Kindle 3	Are you guys just doing to deal with the loose back or get a replacement.

09-20-2010, 12:41 AM	#12
Tiersten Guru Posts: 987 Karma: 8641 Join Date: Aug 2010 Device: Kindle 3G+WiFi	The top left corner the back plate of the Kindle when holding it normally is slightly loose on mine. Its a bit annoying but I doubt I'd bother sending it back for that. It doesn't squeak (so far)

09-20-2010, 01:00 AM	#13
s0litaire Member Posts: 12 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2010 Device: Kindle 3	With my Kindle the top middle has a bit of give in it. But I've already taken the back off mine (Using my thumbnail rather than anything sharp!) So I thought that was why it felt loose... I'm not too bothered! once it's in a case you'll not notice it! lol

09-20-2010, 11:40 AM	#15
TenaciousBadger Mrawr? Posts: 1,109 Karma: 15039064 Join Date: Aug 2010 Device: kindle 3 wifi	yep, another one whose K3 is a bit loose on top but just like Tiersten and rlparker i don't really think it's a major issue and is worth the trip to see the Wizard of Oz. like rlparker says, chances are 50-50 on getting a "perfect" fit. thankfully it's on the top part so it's not in any area i have to grip a lot.

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