Case defect (crack)
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(02-19-2020, 12:46 AM)hdk Wrote:
(02-18-2020, 03:11 PM)bigCamel Wrote: I'm one of the lucky first batch Pinebook Pro owners and I very much enjoy using it. Mid December I noticed my device suffered the minor case damage around the USB ports discussed here. Today I noticed a more severe damage around the left display hinge. It looks very similar to the defects described in this thread (1st gen Pinebook).



I'm almost exclusively using my PBP at home and I'm handling it with care. I'm afraid the Pinebook Pro might not be as durable as I'd hoped it would be. Now I'm wondering if my device is the only one affected, or if its limited to a few devices, or if it's a more general issue. Is there any other Pinebook Pro owners with cracked cases? 

In the aforementioned thread a repair with CA or epoxy was suggested. Any other advice? 

@Luke Does Pine64 have spare parts available?

I felt the hinges were to tight and getting more tight. Until the hinges started to make a cracking noise.
I have put a small drop of oil (I use for skeelers) on the metal part you can see in the hinge.
It prevents the hinge from breaking; the Pinebookpro is closing smoothly and makes no more noise.
What type/brand of oil did you use exactly? My Pinebook Pro seems to be having a similar problem. Thanks!


Messages In This Thread
Case defect (crack) - by bigCamel - 02-18-2020, 03:11 PM
Case defect (crack) - by jabo - 02-18-2020, 03:47 PM
RE: Case defect (crack) - by Solra Bizna - 02-18-2020, 11:17 PM
RE: Case defect (crack) - by hdk - 02-19-2020, 12:46 AM
RE: Case defect (crack) - by TDC_PBP - 04-17-2020, 01:04 PM
Case defect (crack) - by tophneal - 02-19-2020, 11:47 AM
RE: Case defect (crack) - by moonwalkers - 03-11-2020, 02:50 PM
RE: Case defect (crack) - by josmo - 03-11-2020, 03:21 PM
RE: Case defect (crack) - by Solra Bizna - 03-13-2020, 01:56 AM
RE: Case defect (crack) - by josmo - 03-13-2020, 09:24 AM
RE: Case defect (crack) - by Solra Bizna - 03-14-2020, 01:01 AM
RE: Case defect (crack) - by TDC_PBP - 04-16-2020, 12:44 PM
RE: Case defect (crack) - by jabo - 03-13-2020, 05:01 AM
Case defect (crack) - by Wizzard - 03-15-2020, 11:54 AM
RE: Case defect (crack) - by cmelcher - 03-24-2020, 03:57 PM
RE: Case defect (crack) - by xmixahlx - 03-24-2020, 11:05 PM
RE: Case defect (crack) - by hdk - 04-17-2020, 11:47 PM
RE: Case defect (crack) - by Solra Bizna - 04-19-2020, 03:54 AM
RE: Case defect (crack) - by mtlemmonrunner - 04-19-2020, 08:06 PM
RE: Case defect (crack) - by bcnaz - 04-19-2020, 09:15 PM
RE: Case defect (crack) - by bigCamel - 04-27-2020, 06:48 AM
RE: Case defect (crack) - by TDC_PBP - 04-27-2020, 08:12 AM
RE: Case defect (crack) - by vfr400racer - 04-29-2020, 01:04 PM
RE: Case defect (crack) - by bigCamel - 08-13-2020, 04:03 PM
RE: Case defect (crack) - by tllim - 08-13-2020, 09:18 PM
RE: Case defect (crack) - by bigCamel - 08-18-2020, 03:41 PM

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