I bent the pins on my lighted case

carld · 10-06-2010, 03:20 PM

As I was going to bed last night I finished reading and set my Kindle on my night stand but didn't quite get it all the way on. The Kindle toppled off, bounced off the base of my lamp, and landed on the floor. I picked it up and saw that the Kindle had come loose from the pins. I didn't think it was any big deal, until I tried to put it back in the case and it wouldn't fit at all.

The Kindle itself was fine, no cracks that I could see, but the post holding the bottom pin was twisted and the pin itself was bent down. After some extremely careful bending I got the pin to slide back into the Kindle but now there was a bit of wobble and movement.

I added two velcro strips to the back of the Kindle to keep it tightly bonded to the case, and it seems to be holding well with no extra jiggle.

So, be careful with your Kindle. The drop wasn't very high, and the landing wasn't too hard, but it was apparently enough. I've dropped my K1 from much higher several times without incident.

OakIris · 10-06-2010, 03:27 PM

Good to hear that your Kindle survived the fall and that your lighted cover is still working. Perhaps one or two of these might secure the cover to your Kindle even better than (or along with) the velcro:
http://www.amazon.com/Smak-Dab-Cover...8&sr=8-1-fkmr0

Holly

carld · 10-06-2010, 04:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OakIris

Good to hear that your Kindle survived the fall and that your lighted cover is still working. Perhaps one or two of these might secure the cover to your Kindle even better than (or along with) the velcro:
http://www.amazon.com/Smak-Dab-Cover...8&sr=8-1-fkmr0

Holly

Thanks, I've had one of those in my cart at Amazon for a while. I really need to order it. I just hate to pay shipping on small purchases.

flhden · 10-06-2010, 06:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PhillipA82

I use that secure clip almost every day. It's awesome

Will this clip fit the new wi fi 3? The description on amazon says DX2/3

OakIris · 10-06-2010, 07:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flhden

Will this clip fit the new wi fi 3? The description on amazon says DX2/3

Actually I think is says "Kindle DX/2/3" - I believe they mean that it is for the Kindle DX, Kindle 2 and Kindle 3. I could be very wrong, but as far as I know there isn't a version 2 or 3 of the DX, it is just called Kindle DX

So it should indeed fit the Kindle 3.

Holly

flhden · 10-06-2010, 07:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OakIris

Actually I think is says "Kindle DX/2/3" - I believe they mean that it is for the Kindle DX, Kindle 2 and Kindle 3. I could be very wrong, but as far as I know there isn't a version 2 or 3 of the DX, it is just called Kindle DX

So it should indeed fit the Kindle 3.

Holly

Thank you , it's been ordered. More to ship than to buy, but what the he__

TomF · 10-06-2010, 09:35 PM

I just ordered and got the Smak-Dab last week. Free shipping for Prime or just order another $20.05 in merchandise for free shipping.

It works pretty well. For the K3 you may have to squeeze it a bit to get it a little tighter. And it is designed for the DX, K2 and K3.

babyd · 10-07-2010, 02:20 AM

I use this clip on my Kindle 3 with lighted cover and it works great, just a bit extra security for just this issue, was too paranoid about it slipping off my lap or bed.

The clip is tight for the K3 and lighted cover, but you can widen the clip before you use it. It is metal coated in plastic, so you can widen or narrow it to your needs. I don't like my kindle being nipped tight so I widened mine slightly and its great, holds firm but not putting pressure on my kindle.

mewmartigan · 10-07-2010, 07:50 AM

I think I almost like the small strip of velcro idea better. Sometimes I take the Kindle out of the case if I have plenty of light around (its so thin!). I have no doubt I would then immediately loose the clip

Starstryder · 10-07-2010, 09:37 AM

I really like the idea of some velcro as well, will get some this weekend to secure that puppy in there.

jswinden · 10-07-2010, 11:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by carld

As I was going to bed last night I finished reading and set my Kindle on my night stand but didn't quite get it all the way on. The Kindle toppled off, bounced off the base of my lamp, and landed on the floor. I picked it up and saw that the Kindle had come loose from the pins. I didn't think it was any big deal, until I tried to put it back in the case and it wouldn't fit at all.

The Kindle itself was fine, no cracks that I could see, but the post holding the bottom pin was twisted and the pin itself was bent down. After some extremely careful bending I got the pin to slide back into the Kindle but now there was a bit of wobble and movement.

I added two velcro strips to the back of the Kindle to keep it tightly bonded to the case, and it seems to be holding well with no extra jiggle.

So, be careful with your Kindle. The drop wasn't very high, and the landing wasn't too hard, but it was apparently enough. I've dropped my K1 from much higher several times without incident.

Just out of curiousity, did you have the elastic band built into the case properly secured? It is supposed to protect against such accidents by keeping the case closed, but I've often wondered whether it would be effective.

carld · 10-07-2010, 11:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jswinden

Just out of curiousity, did you have the elastic band built into the case properly secured? It is supposed to protect against such accidents by keeping the case closed, but I've often wondered whether it would be effective.

To be honest, I don't remember. I'm not sure it would have helped given the way it bounced, but it may have. I just don't recall.

10-06-2010, 03:20 PM	#1
carld Wizard Posts: 2,698 Karma: 4748723 Join Date: Dec 2007 Device: Kindle Paperwhite	I bent the pins on my lighted case As I was going to bed last night I finished reading and set my Kindle on my night stand but didn't quite get it all the way on. The Kindle toppled off, bounced off the base of my lamp, and landed on the floor. I picked it up and saw that the Kindle had come loose from the pins. I didn't think it was any big deal, until I tried to put it back in the case and it wouldn't fit at all. The Kindle itself was fine, no cracks that I could see, but the post holding the bottom pin was twisted and the pin itself was bent down. After some extremely careful bending I got the pin to slide back into the Kindle but now there was a bit of wobble and movement. I added two velcro strips to the back of the Kindle to keep it tightly bonded to the case, and it seems to be holding well with no extra jiggle. So, be careful with your Kindle. The drop wasn't very high, and the landing wasn't too hard, but it was apparently enough. I've dropped my K1 from much higher several times without incident.

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10-06-2010, 03:27 PM	#2
OakIris Addict Posts: 310 Karma: 18487 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Colorado Device: Kindle 3 WiFi; Kindle Paperwhite	Good to hear that your Kindle survived the fall and that your lighted cover is still working. Perhaps one or two of these might secure the cover to your Kindle even better than (or along with) the velcro: http://www.amazon.com/Smak-Dab-Cover...8&sr=8-1-fkmr0 Holly

10-06-2010, 09:35 PM	#7
TomF Kindle Enthusiast Posts: 243 Karma: 1818 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Device: Kindle 3G Graphite, Kindle Fire	I just ordered and got the Smak-Dab last week. Free shipping for Prime or just order another $20.05 in merchandise for free shipping. It works pretty well. For the K3 you may have to squeeze it a bit to get it a little tighter. And it is designed for the DX, K2 and K3.

10-07-2010, 02:20 AM	#8
babyd Addict Posts: 384 Karma: 1567 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: UK Device: Sony:505, 600, 350, 650, Kindle 3 & PW, Kobo Mini & Aura HD	I use this clip on my Kindle 3 with lighted cover and it works great, just a bit extra security for just this issue, was too paranoid about it slipping off my lap or bed. The clip is tight for the K3 and lighted cover, but you can widen the clip before you use it. It is metal coated in plastic, so you can widen or narrow it to your needs. I don't like my kindle being nipped tight so I widened mine slightly and its great, holds firm but not putting pressure on my kindle.

10-07-2010, 07:50 AM	#9
mewmartigan Guru Posts: 852 Karma: 8242060 Join Date: Aug 2009 Device: Kindle Oasis (2019)	I think I almost like the small strip of velcro idea better. Sometimes I take the Kindle out of the case if I have plenty of light around (its so thin!). I have no doubt I would then immediately loose the clip

10-07-2010, 09:37 AM	#10
Starstryder Member Posts: 12 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2009 Device: Kindle 3	I really like the idea of some velcro as well, will get some this weekend to secure that puppy in there.

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