Kobo Libra 2 rear panel loose... normal?

[Sirtel]

Originally Posted by JSWolf

Aura H2O for about 7 years and the Libra 2 and no creaking back panel. I've had a Reader since 2006 and not a single one has a loose or creaking back panel.

Of the 11 ereaders I‘ve used, only one (Kindle 4) had a loose back. (And yeah, I used a case with that one - the back was loose since I got it, though, and using a case or not had nothing to do with the issue). However, not all people have been so lucky. There have been plenty of complaints about loose backs over the years.

[JSWolf]

This is the first time reading of a Kobo with a loose back. Did this loose back come that way or did it happen later on?

[ausGeoff]

My thanks to everyone who's responded to my question about the loose reader back. I guess it's certainly not a a 'major' disaster, rather just one of those things that catches your attention occasionally.

It's probably too much of a hassle to order a replacement, and as a few folks have said, another one could show the same issue.

I don't use a case simply because the slim profile and the light weight of the reader is one of its main attractions in my opinion; why bulk it up with a case?

I guess I'm just a little disappointed that a relatively expensive reader (speaking as an aged pensioner) shows a defect that simply shouldn't be present within a device sold by a large international company such as Rakuten.

Apart from this niggle, I'm more than happy with the reader's technical performance, coupled with its ease of use and range of available books.

[JSWolf]

Originally Posted by ausGeoff

My thanks to everyone who's responded to my question about the loose reader back. I guess it's certainly not a a 'major' disaster, rather just one of those things that catches your attention occasionally.

It's probably too much of a hassle to order a replacement, and as a few folks have said, another one could show the same issue.

I don't use a case simply because the slim profile and the light weight of the reader is one of its main attractions in my opinion; why bulk it up with a case?

I guess I'm just a little disappointed that a relatively expensive reader (speaking as an aged pensioner) shows a defect that simply shouldn't be present within a device sold by a large international company such as Rakuten.

Apart from this niggle, I'm more than happy with the reader's technical performance, coupled with its ease of use and range of available books.

A case would prevent the cover from becoming loose. And you should get it replaced under warranty and also get a case. The case makes no difference to me in the weight. I don't notice the additional weight of the case.

[meeera]

Originally Posted by ausGeoff

I don't use a case simply because the slim profile and the light weight of the reader is one of its main attractions in my opinion; why bulk it up with a case?

If you were to be considering a case and the slim profile is more important than the slight weight difference for you: I heartily rec the Gecko case. I'm quite weight-sensitive with readers but the Libra is so well balanced that I don't really notice it. Previous post with photos here:

https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=344580

[JSWolf]

If you are looking for a slim lightweight case, I highly recommend kwmobile cases.

Cases from kwmobile are quite reliable for sleep/wake. I have one that I've had for about 6-7 years. No problem at all.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09NVYDYM3

[JSWolf]

Originally Posted by meeera

If you were to be considering a case and the slim profile is more important than the slight weight difference for you: I heartily rec the Gecko case. I'm quite weight-sensitive with readers but the Libra is so well balanced that I don't really notice it. Previous post with photos here:

https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=344580

Are there any other colors besides black and petrol?

[tartanpion]

I have use blu tack. No crack after.

[ausGeoff]

Thanks again for the further replies. Much appreciated.

I've decided to simply ignore the loose/creaking back panel and just move on. It obviously doesn't affect the function of the reader, so at the end of the day it's no big deal I guess. Maybe I'm a little bit OCD ha ha.

[JSWolf]

Originally Posted by ausGeoff

Thanks again for the further replies. Much appreciated.

I've decided to simply ignore the loose/creaking back panel and just move on. It obviously doesn't affect the function of the reader, so at the end of the day it's no big deal I guess. Maybe I'm a little bit OCD ha ha.

But it can get worse if you are not using a cover. So go get a cover.

[Skydog]

Originally Posted by JSWolf

A case would prevent the cover from becoming loose. And you should get it replaced under warranty and also get a case. The case makes no difference to me in the weight. I don't notice the additional weight of the case.

You really need to stop posting your personal opinions as scientific fact. It's beyond tiresome.

Originally Posted by JSWolf

You should be used a case and that would not have happened.

Not so. There is no proof.

Originally Posted by JSWolf

But it can get worse if you are not using a cover. So go get a cover.

Again, your opinion and not a directive for anyone else.
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[JSWolf]

Originally Posted by Skydog

You really need to stop posting your personal opinions as scientific fact. It's beyond tiresome.

Not so. There is no proof.
Again, your opinion and not a directive for anyone else.
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It's not an opinion. It's a fact. If the cover isn't loose to start with, a case will keep it from becoming loose. That's not to say that by not using a case, the back of the Reader will become loose. But a case will help prevent that from happening.