Is there any way to prevent the cover from breaking off?
618480
Not that I know of. When I first got the sharpener the cover was so tight I had to use a screwdriver to pop it open. Fortunately I opened it from the hole side, so I didn't break the hinge.It looks like the hinge is some sort of flexible plastic and not a pivot like it should be. This part is designed to fail.If I rated it again I would take off a star because of this design flaw.
618481
I use a rubber band sometimes to make sure it doesn't open accidentally and spill graphite. I imagine that also protects it.
1441670
just looked at it and there doesn't seem to be an issue with mine. I took off the case and the gap when closed is the same with and with out the cover. hope that helps
2182032
not it all! maybe you are not pushing it strong enough. I have not had any problems, I really like the cover
114336
Gently pry back one of the edges. I some times treat it like an ice cube tray. But just keep in mind it is plastic! A lot of force might break it.
1517683
There's a small cutout section on one of the corners. Pry on that cutout and the back will come off with some pressure. Don't worry, you won't break it.
841622
When it stops sliding, pull the cover straight out. It only slides a little, then you have to pull it out. Hope this helps......Jim
459763
I'm not even sure what you're referring to, and I certainly don't have anything like a "plastic cover" on mine, so I'd say remove it. Hope it works as well for you as it has for me....for MANY years!
194576
As long as you can lift one corner off, just run your finger slowly between the cover and the laptop and it will pop off, you will think you're going to break it but I have done it many times and never broken it, the key is patience because you want a nice tight fit to keep the dust out...good luck and go slowly, maybe find some one with petite fingers to get it started ?
2010982
Hmm after removing the cover once, when I collapse it, it kinda slips off and can be a pain... I hope this helps
1444115
I have not removed the cover. I always put a towel or small blanket on things like this to make it easier to keep it clean, instead of removing and cleaning.
2253942
I would try that. Just go easy, the glues used by Chinese when opening a seam can cause cracking of the clear cover. Worth a try just be careful.
594519
I've had mine for about a month and I only use it when i need it.. mine never slips off when i use it. However, I would try to find a cover with the same quality for a cheaper price.. i regret paying as much as i did for it.
958568
I haven't had to do this yet, but I just checked it, and it appears that the cover comes off.
340699
I strongly suggest contacting the manufacturer. My opinion, however, would be that if there was any food touching the cover, the food might get too hot and damage the cover.
1294978
If you mean the front cover lock option, until now closes properly. But I think in the future will not be the same, this looks fragile.
1497338
Ryan, you will have to remove the cover. My wife tried it with the cover and broke something.
1954802
There are a couple of screws that hold the cover on to the collar. Just loosen them and the cover should pop right off!