
when you use the Surface in "tablet mode," you generally either fold open the cover (2nd image on left) or remove it completely. folding the cover* puts a lot of stress on the seams and can eventually cause a tear, which exposes the keyboard's internals (3rd image on left). however, you can simply connect the cover backwards and there is absolutely no strain on the cover. as a bonus, you won't feel the keys when you hold the tablet.
*btw this is an intended use as Microsoft showed in several demos how the keyboard automatically disables itself when folded back. I assume they'll modify the "hinge" for the next TouchCover.






