BD cases: get rid of locking flap on Side - Blu-ray Forum

growler · 12-23-2014, 08:17 AM

Not sure where best to post this. I was looking up something else & came across this:

"This Is the Best Thing You Didn't Know Your Blu-Ray Cases Did"
"I've always wondered why Blu-Ray cases had that annoying flap on the side. All they seem to do is make the case harder to open. Here's how to fix that (without just breaking it off)."

http://lifehacker.com/5892071/this-i...-ray-cases-did

I just tried out on 2 recent BD purchases; 'A Boy & His Dog', worked perfectly! & 'Swamp Thing', didn't work.

I don't like the flap bc most BD cases don't have it & I always forget it is there & try to open case & then realize it has the locking flap & must 1st unsnap it. Also, some few don't lock in place so, it is always partially open. I love this (mostly unknown) fix!

GasmaskAvenger · 12-23-2014, 08:22 AM

Just did it with the case for "Leon: The Profession". Worked like a charm.

Kryptonic · 12-23-2014, 08:24 AM

Vortex cases are my favorite and I like the flap on the side.

Jay Mammoth · 12-23-2014, 08:27 AM

I've been tearing off those flaps ever since I bought one with those cases.

growler · 12-23-2014, 08:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kryptonic

Vortex cases are my favorite and I like the flap on the side.

You have my authorization & blessing to NOT use this tip to bypass the flap. I have cleared it with the Vortex Legal Dept. <GRIN>

Cevolution · 12-23-2014, 08:52 AM

I don't even live in the U.S and I've known about this "innovative new trick" for years. The only people that can't figure this out for themselves where they need a dedicated thread to inform them of it, are those who are special and dribble on themselves

burner xxx · 12-23-2014, 02:51 PM

Not sure what living in the US has to do with knowledge of BD cases but OK...

Random Collector · 12-23-2014, 03:02 PM

They used to do it for security reasons, even on dvds but when you have them on $5 titles it's kind of pointless. Not many people are running to the store to swipe a copy of Uncle Buck. But yeah I agree, they should get rid of them. The tabs are poorly made anyway and make collections look junky.

MifuneFan · 12-23-2014, 03:02 PM

Cool, never really looked closely at these cases, so I wouldn't have known to try this. I too have just ripped them off at times

AgentOrange · 12-23-2014, 03:17 PM

Just tried it on my Donnie Brasco case.

Flap didn't fold and lock into place as described, and now case doesn't close properly.

Thanks alot OP.

Acidpickle · 12-23-2014, 03:23 PM

As a collector for years now, I feel I just opened up an entire new world of possibilities. I feel pretty stupid for only finding out about this now.

AaronJ · 12-23-2014, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Random Collector

They used to do it for security reasons, even on dvds but when you have them on $5 titles it's kind of pointless. Not many people are running to the store to swipe a copy of Uncle Buck. But yeah I agree, they should get rid of them. The tabs are poorly made anyway and make collections look junky.

HEY NOW! Uncle Buck is a good, charming movie!

Cevolution · 12-23-2014, 03:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by burner xxx

Not sure what living in the US has to do with knowledge of BD cases but OK...

No other country uses those particular cases (except perhaps Canada).

deathcab6366 · 12-23-2014, 04:31 PM

First world problems, right here!!

paustin · 12-23-2014, 04:39 PM

mind blown

chip75 · 12-23-2014, 04:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cevolution

I don't even live in the U.S and I've known about this "innovative new trick" for years. The only people that can't figure this out for themselves where they need a dedicated thread to inform them of it, are those who are special and dribble on themselves

It took me 15 minutes to open my first 'locked' case! I had no idea ... to my credit I did accidentally stumble on to the hiding the clasp method! Just two loud clicks at the top and bottom of the clasp and it's hidden for good!

I don't think they were ever designed for anti-theft reasons, just a deterrent to kiddies.

HD Goofnut · 12-23-2014, 05:03 PM

This is one of the many reasons I replace eco cases with Viva Elites rather than Vortex cases.

NeMo_ET · 12-23-2014, 05:18 PM

The bigger picture here...now I can watch all those movies I couldn't get into before!

bkhage01 · 12-23-2014, 07:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kryptonic

Vortex cases are my favorite and I like the flap on the side.

Sometimes I buy stacks of empty Vortex cases just to rip the tabs off the side.

Cole 46 · 12-23-2014, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

This is one of the many reasons I replace eco cases with Viva Elites rather than Vortex cases.

I agree 100%.

Viva Elites rule !

12-23-2014, 08:17 AM	#1
growler Blu-ray Guru Member since:Aug 2009 4K collection:10 Blu-ray collection:1735 DVD collection:250 Trading Score:38	BD cases: get rid of locking flap on Side Not sure where best to post this. I was looking up something else & came across this: "This Is the Best Thing You Didn't Know Your Blu-Ray Cases Did" "I've always wondered why Blu-Ray cases had that annoying flap on the side. All they seem to do is make the case harder to open. Here's how to fix that (without just breaking it off)." http://lifehacker.com/5892071/this-i...-ray-cases-did I just tried out on 2 recent BD purchases; 'A Boy & His Dog', worked perfectly! & 'Swamp Thing', didn't work. I don't like the flap bc most BD cases don't have it & I always forget it is there & try to open case & then realize it has the locking flap & must 1st unsnap it. Also, some few don't lock in place so, it is always partially open. I love this (mostly unknown) fix!

12-23-2014, 08:52 AM	#6
Cevolution Banned Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Nov 2010 Location:Sydney, Australia Home Theater Gallery:23 4K collection:668 Blu-ray collection:3104 Trading Score:8	I don't even live in the U.S and I've known about this "innovative new trick" for years. The only people that can't figure this out for themselves where they need a dedicated thread to inform them of it, are those who are special and dribble on themselves Last edited by Cevolution; 12-23-2014 at 11:08 AM. Reason: Noticed a spelling error.

12-23-2014, 08:22 AM	#2
GasmaskAvenger Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Jul 2014 Location:Fresno, California, USA 4K collection:1105 Blu-ray collection:4971 DVD collection:656 Trading Score:33	Just did it with the case for "Leon: The Profession". Worked like a charm.

12-23-2014, 08:24 AM	#3
Kryptonic Suspended Member since:Jul 2009 Trading Score:45	Vortex cases are my favorite and I like the flap on the side.

12-23-2014, 08:27 AM	#4
Jay Mammoth Blu-ray Champion Member since:Mar 2011 Location:Buffalo NY Home Theater Gallery:5 4K collection:583 Blu-ray collection:1607 DVD collection:63 iTunes collection:14 Prime collection:1 Trading Score:24	I've been tearing off those flaps ever since I bought one with those cases.

12-23-2014, 02:51 PM	#7
burner xxx Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2013 Location:Michigan Blu-ray collection:29 DVD collection:9 Trading Score:136	Not sure what living in the US has to do with knowledge of BD cases but OK...

12-23-2014, 03:02 PM	#8
Random Collector Banned Top contributor Member since:Nov 2014 Location:Right behind ya.	They used to do it for security reasons, even on dvds but when you have them on $5 titles it's kind of pointless. Not many people are running to the store to swipe a copy of Uncle Buck. But yeah I agree, they should get rid of them. The tabs are poorly made anyway and make collections look junky.

12-23-2014, 03:02 PM	#9
MifuneFan Blu-ray Emperor Top contributor Member since:Mar 2012 Location:New York City 4K collection:27 Blu-ray collection:1143 Trading Score:69	Cool, never really looked closely at these cases, so I wouldn't have known to try this. I too have just ripped them off at times

12-23-2014, 03:17 PM	#10
AgentOrange Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2011 4K collection:382 Blu-ray collection:2619 DVD collection:69 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:10	Just tried it on my Donnie Brasco case. Flap didn't fold and lock into place as described, and now case doesn't close properly. Thanks alot OP.

12-23-2014, 03:23 PM	#11
Acidpickle Active Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2011 Location:Saskatoon, Saskatchewan 4K collection:19 Blu-ray collection:780 DVD collection:174 Trading Score:4	As a collector for years now, I feel I just opened up an entire new world of possibilities. I feel pretty stupid for only finding out about this now.

12-23-2014, 04:31 PM	#14
deathcab6366 Active Member Member since:Jun 2013 Location:Ontario, Canada Trading Score:5	First world problems, right here!!

12-23-2014, 04:39 PM	#15
paustin Senior Member Member since:Mar 2013 4K collection:13 Blu-ray collection:614 DVD collection:5 Trading Score:7	mind blown

12-23-2014, 05:03 PM	#17
HD Goofnut Blu-ray King Top contributor Member since:May 2010 Location:Far, Far Away Home Theater Gallery:114 4K collection:743 Blu-ray collection:2373 DVD collection:128 MA collection:751 Digital collection:1091 Prime collection:598 Blu-ray reviews:133 Trading Score:39	This is one of the many reasons I replace eco cases with Viva Elites rather than Vortex cases.

12-23-2014, 05:18 PM	#18
NeMo_ET Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2013 Location:Canada 4K collection:38 Blu-ray collection:1392 DVD collection:94	The bigger picture here...now I can watch all those movies I couldn't get into before!

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