iPad Pro iPad Pro is bent

[44267547]

But a side issue in the iPhone 6 bending problem was Apple switching shielding methods without taking into account the possibility of that HUGE phone flexing and causing contact where it shouldn't have ever occurred. Swapping durable metal shielding for flimsy plastic, or cardboard in a device that could flex, and claiming that the flexing was 'unforeseen' is just really bad design. Hell, Apple could have designed in thin steel bars into the sides of the 6+ that would have increased the durability, and using a more solid shield would have been, could have been, an added strengthener.

The race for THIN, and LIGHT, is distorting under its own 'weight'. How ironic...

Apple could have placed bars in the shell of the iPad Pro that fit in channels of the case, and nipped that 'new bendgate' in the bud...

These devices should be more durable. The 'cost' for adding in durability can be managed even with THIN and LIGHT being the defining mantra of management. It should be embarrassing for Apple to have had the 6+ bendgate happen. It's a failure of engineering.

To be perfectly honest, not many members on this thread are engineers or have the full understanding of what Apple does for a process when constructing and manufacturing the iPad aluminum. What we do know, is that the iPad typically doesn't arrive in a similar fashion where it's warped. With the millions of iPad sold annually, I'm willing to bet they're very far and few between that have some disproportionate bending issues. Most times, it's user infliction Coupled with negligent handling and or misusage.

In My opinion, one thread doesn't equate to the number of experiences that are unannounced with the iPad with inexplicable bending.

It's Very possible an iPad could arrive With a defect, but when you manufacture and mass produce millions of units, likely there something wrong with XYZ amount of them.

 

[PinkyMacGodess]

To be perfectly honest, not many members on this thread are engineers or have the full understanding of what Apple does for a process when constructing and manufacturing the iPad aluminum. What we do know, is that the iPad typically doesn't arrive in a similar fashion where it's warped. With the millions of iPad sold annually, I'm willing to bet they're very far and few between that have some disproportionate bending issues. Most times, it's user infliction Coupled with negligent handling and or misusage.

In My opinion, one thread doesn't equate to the number of experiences that are unannounced with the iPad with inexplicable bending.

It's Very possible an iPad could arrive With a defect, but when you manufacture and mass produce millions of units, likely there something wrong with XYZ amount of them.

But with the meticulous QC I'm sure that would go into this process, letting one slip through would be hard. But still...

 

[Newtons Apple]

Blame the thinness and the resulting propensity to user inflicted damage on Apple.

Could not agree more.

 

[atlas_0]

ITT: People who bent their iPads and rather than taking responsibility for their actions, fabricate stories about spontaneous bending.

 

[jlczl]

ITT: People who bent their iPads and rather than taking responsibility for their actions, fabricate stories about spontaneous bending.

Until it happens to you incredulous.

 

[atlas_0]

Until it happens to you incredulous.

If I'm ever irresponsible enough to bend a $500-1000 device, I'll take responsibility for it, rather than claiming the device is so magical that it defies physics.

 

[Andreball94]

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I only had the iPad Pro for a few days, and it's already bent!! I received it last Friday (which was a nice surprise) and this morning I noticed how it had a bend in it. Anyone else with this problem?

(just wanted to add that this is from normal use at home, never put it in a bag or did anything unusual to it)

I had the same problem, after 4 days my ipad started to bend, thankfully apple gave me a gift card with the same value of the ipad, but I'm a bit worried. Shoud I buy the bigger one to solve the problem?

 

[movieator]

And here we go again.

 

[Andreball94]

And here we go again.

Dude, I had an Ipad 2 that it was a tank I went in Portugal with it and never happens, it is not normal that a device that cost 800€ is so fragile. But yes I will do the next time the apple care +

 

[masotime]

I had the same problem, after 4 days my ipad started to bend, thankfully apple gave me a gift card with the same value of the ipad, but I'm a bit worried. Shoud I buy the bigger one to solve the problem?

Which iPad? The one Apple just announced or the 2015/2016 iPad? 7.9"? 9.7"? 10.5"? 12.9"?

I think there is sufficient evidence that the iPad bends easily, not so much evidence that it bends spontaneously. People probably don't remember that they applied force to it. Still, it's annoying that this issue keeps rearing its head once in a while. Hopefully Apple used or will use tougher grade aluminum for iPads going forward.

 

[movieator]

Dude, I had an Ipad 2 that it was a tank I went in Portugal with it and never happens, it is not normal that a device that cost 800€ is so fragile. But yes I will do the next time the apple care +

I'm not saying it's rampant at all. But the off chance of something happening is why I always get AppleCare.

 

[Andreball94]

Maybe the solution is to have the apple care + coupled with a thicker keyboard. Or maybe purchase the iPad 12.9 that is a bit thicker. What you would suggest?

 

[masotime]

Maybe the solution is to have the apple care + coupled with a thicker keyboard. Or maybe purchase the iPad 12.9 that is a bit thicker. What you would suggest?

Which iPad did you get......

 

[Andreball94]

Which iPad did you get......

I got the Ipad Pro 10,5"

 

[Newtons Apple]

Nope, nothing like it. We don't have kids or pets. It has only been used in the office or on the couch. Haven't even tried to put a cover on because there are none available in NZ yet.

I suggest strongly if you left it on the couch, one of the kids jumped or sat on it.

There is no other explanation.

What do you think happened?

 

[Andreball94]

Fortunately, Apple gave me the all value with a gift card and I was wondering wich of the is the most fragile

 

[masotime]

I got the Ipad Pro 10,5"

Thanks. Looks like Apple didn't change the aluminum used then :/

 

[Newtons Apple]

Fortunately, Apple gave me the all value with a gift card and I was wondering wich of the is the most fragile

The larger one would bend more easily if you put your knee into the front or back while it sat on the couch.

It is all about physics.

Couches are very dangerous place for equipment that can not stand being sat on or jumped on. My neighbor sat his on the couch and even put a pillow over his iPad while he went to dinner. House full of kids and were all piled on the couch when he got home and the iPad was not sitting on the table, bent!

 

[PinkyMacGodess]

Which iPad? The one Apple just announced or the 2015/2016 iPad? 7.9"? 9.7"? 10.5"? 12.9"?

I think there is sufficient evidence that the iPad bends easily, not so much evidence that it bends spontaneously. People probably don't remember that they applied force to it. Still, it's annoying that this issue keeps rearing its head once in a while. Hopefully Apple used or will use tougher grade aluminum for iPads going forward.

Although it COULD be possible. Uri Geller is still alive after all...

 

[Skruff]

Guess what guys... my iPad Pro 9.7" is bent too... same place across the width near the lightening connector. My last two iPads never bent and the have all been treated in the same manner

 

[Skruff]

So, I go to Apple Genius Bar, "you must have bent that, we can't replace it but if you pay $400 we can supply a refurbished one."

Walked out, rang AppleCare, "you have AppleCare Plus, they should have replaced it for you. Go back in.

Back to Genius Bar, "oh sir, we just had a call from AppleCare, we can replace that for you."

REPLACED!!!

 

[Newtons Apple]

Looks like someone sat on it while on couch. How did it happen?

 

[Skruff]

Looks like someone sat on it while on couch. How did it happen?

Honestly... dunno. It wasn't spontaneous however if I sat on it I was drunk or high. Never done drugs and never get drunk... rarely drink actually.

No kids to jump on it. I used it daily at work and charge it at home. It is a mystery to me.

 

[Newtons Apple]

Honestly... dunno. It wasn't spontaneous however if I sat on it I was drunk or high. Never done drugs and never get drunk... rarely drink actually.

No kids to jump on it. I used it daily at work and charge it at home. It is a mystery to me.

With things like this you were wise to get AC+. I think you initially did not tell the Apple people you had AC+ or they did not hear you as there was no way they would not have to replace.

Enjoy!

 

[Skruff]

With things like this you were wise to get AC+. I think you initially did not tell the Apple people you had AC+ or they did not hear you as there was no way they would not have to replace.

Enjoy!

Honestly... first time I have experienced a Genius Bar guy with attitude. He never looked up anything, just looked at the iPad and told me he couldn't help me. He never used his iPad to check the serial number. Nothing... quite intimidating actually.