I have read several post regarding "cracked hinge" issues. is anyone else experiencing this issue?
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I have the problem where the case has cracked along the hinges. I have had my case for over a year and while it is cracked pretty badly, it doesn't seem to impair the workings of the case. It still has a stiff hinging motion, needed for putting in any position, and everything works fine with the keyboard. I know several people have mentioned they think it shouldn't crack and while this is probably true, but if you didn't notice the cracking, you would never know because it functions just fine. Mine still works like new! i love it because I can type so much faster and it's much easier with a keyboard to telecommute with my office. I have the problem where the case has cracked along the hinges. I have had my case for over a year and while it is cracked pretty badly, it doesn't seem to impair the workings of the case. It still has a stiff hinging motion, needed for putting in any position, and everything works fine with the keyboard. I know several people have mentioned they think it shouldn't crack and while this is probably true, but if you didn't notice the cracking, you would never know because it functions just fine. Mine still works like new! i love it because I can type so much faster and it's much easier with a... » Read More I have the problem where the case has cracked along the hinges. I have had my case for over a year and while it is cracked pretty badly, it doesn't seem to impair the workings of the case. It still has a stiff hinging motion, needed for putting in any position, and everything works fine with the keyboard. I know several people have mentioned they think it shouldn't crack and while this is probably true, but if you didn't notice the cracking, you would never know because it functions just fine. Mine still works like new! i love it because I can type so much faster and it's much easier with a keyboard to telecommute with my office. « Show Less
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I used the ClamCase Pro with no issues for about 3 months before moving to an iPad Air. The ClamCase Pro has not yet been released for the Air yet, but I have every intention of ordering asap. That is how satisfied I was with the ClamCase Pro. I never had any issues with the hinge.
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There seems to be a stress point between the hinge and the audio jack. I've experienced severe cracking in this area.
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I have purchased two clamcases in the past 2 years . The first one cracked after 8 months (outside warranty Period). I bought a new one and it cracked within 3 months. They sent me a replacement for that and IT has cracked also. They are all cracking at the corner where the headphone jack is. They have told me to send it back and they'll replace it again and that they have "updated" their materials. NOt sure if they did. Mine is the Trooper (white, matte), not the aluminum newer version.
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No problems with the hinge for us. My son uses his ipad daily and is kind of hard on things (autistic) it has held up, we've had it about 6 months.
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clamcase now has improved models so the cracking issue has been resolved, I think. I own two keyboards, one cracked some time mid last year, but the newer one I got towards the end of the year is fine.
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I don't know for sure. It's not rubbing on anything that I can see, so I'm guessing that it has something to do with the "hinge".
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Exactly same thing happened here when I bought the bike, the center hinge was damaged bent during shipping, that is why. need to exchange a new one.
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Yep. I have the door problem also. Mine is still on, but it just never wants to open. Takes a bunch of tries to get the ipod in and a bunch of tries to take it back out. At this rate, I'm sure it will break soon.
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Hi, I have bought two of this cabinet. The first one was two years ago. Looking at them, they have different hinges. The first one has a more expensive looking scissor type hinge. The second is a basic pin type. I would ask for a whole new set, or look at the side of the cabinet where the hinges mount. Is it bent? They both seem like they are self closing, so if it doesn't close all the way, there must be something wrong with the hinge. Hope this helps.
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Mine cracked while I was taking it out of the box. Amazon was great about returning it though, and I got all my $$$ back. I ended up buying the big machine and haven't had any problems with it.Good luck.Connie Banry
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Mine can definitely tilt. It sounds like yours is either defective or the hinge is just really tight! (some pictures for proof: http://imgur.com/a/MAN8L )
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Not me. I have had no problems at all. In fact, I like it better than the previous Incipio case I bought where the hinge went down the long side as opposed to the Stashback where the hinge goes the short direction.
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The hinge on mine just broke after only 2 months' use, and Amazon are apparently now washing their hands of defective stuff after just one month. Lame.
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Wooooow. Sorry to hear that. Mine is still holding up well and it was purchased w/a deep discount because it was slightly damaged. Good luck in your quest for answers.
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I honestly haven't had it all that long, however, I did check my door after receiving your question and I have not noticednoticed any problems to this point. Hope it works just as well for you.
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So I just recently had to brake mine open... the key pad had malfunctioned and the key (to by pass the key pad) was not working. The handle was not catching when using the key resulting in the handle doing a 360 when frustratingly trying to open it. Easy fix I used a simple metal cutting tool (cut around the door to by pass the 6 metal rods, and a crowbar to brake it open. would send pictures but i cant attach a photo. They just don't make them like they use to..... but if your only worried about the hinge don't worry about it
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I didn't have that problem. Mine has held up fine, just a little patina on the hinge. I live in a very dry area, if that might make a difference.
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You may want to check your installation because my unit went together fairly easy and everything fit okay. I do know that there is an adjustment on where the glass doors slide into the metal hinges. There should be a screw that secures the hinges to the glass. Could that be the problem? I actually put mine together quite a while back so I don't really remember some of the detail.
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Mine does not make any clicking noise. That definitely sounds like a defect to me.
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I had the same issue with a different model. I forced it open slightly manually once and it was ok. I know it sounds crude. But it worked in the past.
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How long have you had yours? I got my 32" after Christmas and it's been turned on a few times, hope the clicking goes away, I was going to exchange it for another one but Amazon isn't selling it now and I have only until the 31st to exchange it. Guess I'll have to live with it.