iPad mini Smart Cover clicking Noise

[Osubuck37]

Hi,

I have the retina mini, and just started noticing that when the smart cover is flush against the rear of the ipad and I separat it to close the cover on the front of the ipad, it sometimes makes a weird clicking noise as it separates from the ipad.

Has anyone else noticed this?

 

[MrGimper]

Hi,

I have the retina mini, and just started noticing that when the smart cover is flush against the rear of the ipad and I separat it to close the cover on the front of the ipad, it sometimes makes a weird clicking noise as it separates from the ipad.

Has anyone else noticed this?

Yep. I have an rmini I'm returning for a yellow screen and I notice this on mine. If I move the Smart Cover across the back I hear a clicking noise almost like a loose magnet.

 

[Osubuck37]

I just noticed my brothers first gen mini does the same thing

 

[MrGimper]

I thought it was the smart case magnetising the camera assembly (which rattles anyway) until I realised the noise was at the bottom.

 

[Bariwasmypart]

iPad Air Similar Behavior

Likely because of the similar design I am finding that my new iPad air is doing the same thing.

It's a very audible click and I'm slow to take it to Apple as there is no consistency in replicating the clicking noise.

Thoughts?
Is this something I should be worried of?

#WorriedMotherHen

 

[Osubuck37]

I'm surprised no one else has discussed this issue.

 

[maflynn]

Is it the click when the magnets from the smart cover cause the iPad to lock or unlock?

 

[Jman13]

Are you sure it's not the lock sound from the cover moving and unlocking and quickly reliving the iPad?

 

[Lucille Carter]

Mine has always done this.

Do it bother you?

 

[Osubuck37]

The noise is coming from the back of the ipad. It is is definitely not the clicking sound of the ipad awakening. I also sometimes hear a clicking when the Smart Cover simply moves across the back, such as when I'm typing and the Smart Cover moves a little.

 

[MrGimper]

The noise is coming from the back of the ipad. It is is definitely not the clicking sound of the ipad awakening. I also sometimes hear a clicking when the Smart Cover simply moves across the back, such as when I'm typing and the Smart Cover moves a little.

That's exactly when I hear it.

 

[Osubuck37]

So I guess there's no reason to bring it back to apple for this issue?