[iPad] Dropped iPad 3 on concrete from 5 feet high

Steviejobz · Dec 26, 2012, 04:04 PM

Was in a sleeve and slipped out. I was shocked screen didn't crack. It is a bit sharp where it's chipped, wish I could sand / file down somehow. But fortunately got an iPad Mini for xmas.

725032 · Dec 26, 2012, 04:06 PM

so what is your question?

why start this thread?

Steviejobz · Dec 26, 2012, 04:16 PM

Way to fix / file sharp edge? Sorry, thought that was implicit in my statement.

ECUpirate44 · Dec 26, 2012, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Steviejobz

Way to fix / file sharp edge? Sorry, thought that was implicit in my statement.

Nail file?

Binarymix · Dec 26, 2012, 04:28 PM

Nail file would be best.

Or small grit sandpaper.

Bad choice of wallpaper for this photo, looks like broken glass spiderwebbing

ucfgrad93 · Dec 26, 2012, 04:54 PM

You are lucky it didn't break. Get a case for it ASAP!

kodeman53 · Dec 26, 2012, 06:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steviejobz

Was in a sleeve and slipped out. I was shocked screen didn't crack. It is a bit sharp where it's chipped, wish I could sand / file down somehow. But fortunately got an iPad Mini for xmas.

You mention both the word 'file' and 'sand' and you want others to tell you to file or sand it smooth?

Rodster · Dec 26, 2012, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by ucfgrad93

Get a case for it ASAP!

^^^ This !

Get yourself a Folio case and you'll never see that ding again.

jpow112 · Dec 27, 2012, 03:59 AM

I did this to my previous ipad- used a Dremel to carefully grind down the snap bits, then put on a skin case, sorted.

Steviejobz · Dec 27, 2012, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by jpow112

I did this to my previous ipad- used a Dremel to carefully grind down the snap bits, then put on a skin case, sorted.

Thanks, I have one of these. Going to store today to get the proper bit to sand these edges. I thought it may be too harsh and mess up the glass but if you think it will work then will definitely try.

Appreciate all the tips.

vkd · Dec 27, 2012, 08:42 AM

Apple just filed a patent for a new rubberised, impact-resistant flexiglass. By the way it is 1st April isn't it? My bad...

Born2Run · Dec 27, 2012, 04:31 PM

I work on a cruise ship and one day I was walking along the crew corridor when I slipped on a wet patch on the floor, my iPad 3 flew out my hands, hit the metal wall, bounced on the metal floor and then bounced down the metal stairs... All I had on it was a Smart Cover, I was so scared that the iPad was destroyed, but no... There was no damage whatsoever!!!

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Steviejobz macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: NYC	Dropped iPad 3 on concrete from 5 feet high Was in a sleeve and slipped out. I was shocked screen didn't crack. It is a bit sharp where it's chipped, wish I could sand / file down somehow. But fortunately got an iPad Mini for xmas. Attached Thumbnails __________________
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Steviejobz Thread Starter macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: NYC	Way to fix / file sharp edge? Sorry, thought that was implicit in my statement. __________________
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Born2Run macrumors newbie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: On the Sea	I work on a cruise ship and one day I was walking along the crew corridor when I slipped on a wet patch on the floor, my iPad 3 flew out my hands, hit the metal wall, bounced on the metal floor and then bounced down the metal stairs... All I had on it was a Smart Cover, I was so scared that the iPad was destroyed, but no... There was no damage whatsoever!!! __________________ 2011 Mac Mini, 2.5 Ghz, 8GB RAM, 500GB HDD 64GB New iPad (WiFi / 4G) 16GB iPad Mini 160GB iPod Classic 16GB iPod Nano
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Dec 26, 2012, 04:06 PM	#2
725032 Guest Join Date: Aug 2012	so what is your question? why start this thread?
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Dec 26, 2012, 04:28 PM	#5
Binarymix macrumors 6502 Join Date: Nov 2007	Nail file would be best. Or small grit sandpaper. Bad choice of wallpaper for this photo, looks like broken glass spiderwebbing
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Dec 26, 2012, 04:54 PM	#6
ucfgrad93 macrumors G4 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Colorado	You are lucky it didn't break. Get a case for it ASAP!
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Dec 27, 2012, 03:59 AM	#9
jpow112 macrumors member Join Date: Nov 2007	I did this to my previous ipad- used a Dremel to carefully grind down the snap bits, then put on a skin case, sorted.
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Dec 27, 2012, 08:42 AM	#11
vkd macrumors newbie Join Date: Sep 2012	Apple just filed a patent for a new rubberised, impact-resistant flexiglass. By the way it is 1st April isn't it? My bad...
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