Are those new covers with hooks a pain to take out and put back in for everybody or is it just me? If it's just me does anybody have a way/trick to take those covers on/off without breaking some of those hooks?
How much money is Kyocera saving by replacing maybe 10-15 screws with hooks? Or are they trying to rip their dealers off by selling them replacement covers?
Any input would be appreciated.

No, it's just you

I do get some funny looks from clients that think i'm busting their copiers when they hear the loud snapping noises.

The right side cover on the CS-3040 is like this. I have no idea how it's supposed to release, but if you pull on it long enough it usually does.