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iPad Smart Cover Replacements
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The smart cover on my wife's iPad kept popping off when the iPad was propped up. We took it into the Apple Store and they replaced it under warranty with no questions asked.
Not exactly the same issue, but they are covered under warranty.
Not exactly the same issue, but they are covered under warranty.
Do you know if it was under some warranty from the iPad cover itself, or was it under the actual iPad warranty?
It has a 1 year warranty from date of purchase. (This is for the USA just to be safe, but I'd assume it's the same everywhere.)
http://www.apple.com/legal/warranty/products/accessory-english.html
I have had it since it came out, but stopped using it shortly after I purchased it. I found it yesterday and noticed these issues. I will bring it to Apple, and see what they do. I'll let you guys know when I get an answer.
I had the same issues with the Smart Cover and found it sad that it actually started to scratch my iPad. It did protect the front - no scratches at all - but the left side of the iPad started to get scratches.
I called Apple and they offered to replace my Smart Cover. I kindly rejected the offer as I really just wanted to point out the flaw with the cover in hope that they might take it into consideration if they ever chose to redesign it.
It seems that there have been several people contacting them about the issue as they have released the Smart Case which not only protects the back but is also free of metal.
The Smart Cover for the iPad Mini is not only a shrunk version of the original cover. It is covered with some soft material on the metal where it attaches to the iPad. Actually, I am using the Smart Cover for the iPad Mini right now while waiting for my cover from Kavaj and it is really great.
So, it's a problem that Apple is aware of and I bet they will offer you a replacement
I called Apple and they offered to replace my Smart Cover. I kindly rejected the offer as I really just wanted to point out the flaw with the cover in hope that they might take it into consideration if they ever chose to redesign it.
It seems that there have been several people contacting them about the issue as they have released the Smart Case which not only protects the back but is also free of metal.
The Smart Cover for the iPad Mini is not only a shrunk version of the original cover. It is covered with some soft material on the metal where it attaches to the iPad. Actually, I am using the Smart Cover for the iPad Mini right now while waiting for my cover from Kavaj and it is really great.
So, it's a problem that Apple is aware of and I bet they will offer you a replacement
I'm having this issue also. Did the new cover have better hold or are they all kind of weak magnets. I find mine continues to pop off way too easily.
I had the same issues with the Smart Cover and found it sad that it actually started to scratch my iPad. It did protect the front - no scratches at all - but the left side of the iPad started to get scratches.
I called Apple and they offered to replace my Smart Cover. I kindly rejected the offer as I really just wanted to point out the flaw with the cover in hope that they might take it into consideration if they ever chose to redesign it.
It seems that there have been several people contacting them about the issue as they have released the Smart Case which not only protects the back but is also free of metal.
The Smart Cover for the iPad Mini is not only a shrunk version of the original cover. It is covered with some soft material on the metal where it attaches to the iPad. Actually, I am using the Smart Cover for the iPad Mini right now while waiting for my cover from Kavaj and it is really great.
So, it's a problem that Apple is aware of and I bet they will offer you a replacement
Great to hear. I have an appointment today for my iPad, so I will see what they can do for my smart cover
I seen a thread on here talking about how it was scratching the side of their iPad. So, they perfectly cut tape to go on the strip that snaps to the iPad. I ended up doing that the day I bought my iPad. But I didn't perfectly cut it, I just put take on the side of my iPad. Not noticeable.
The new one was much better. I actually thing the metal spine bends over time and this changes the angle of the magnets and causes them to not hold as snugly as when new.