My Screen Shattered

[Badadio]

I'm not sure how or why but my screen completely shattered. There is a significant pressure point right where the earpiece is and cracks spread from there throughout. I tried jogging my memory to see where/why/how this happened and the only explanation is that I slammed the car door onto it while it was sagging in my loose fitting gym shorts. But I checked the scene after the fact and there is a good 6 inches from the seat to the door so this is unlikely.

I took it to the local Verizon store and they offered me a couple "deals." I could either buy it at the one year price with three accessories, which would have totaled to almost $400 or buy it at full retail price.

As a college student, there was no way this was an option so they offered to call Customer Service for me and they offered me a Like-New full body replacement for $50. Compared to the previous "deals" this was a no-brainer.

Moving on, how can I prevent such disasters in the future? A protective case couldn't prevent this issue since it was clearly a screen defect.

Comments/thoughts/suggestions/stories?

 

[Matth3w]

Asurion Insurance plan wouldn't be a preventative measure, but certainly a good idea for future replacements.

 

[Badadio]

Asurion Insurance plan wouldn't be a preventative measure, but certainly a good idea for future replacements.

How much does that go for?

 

[jmannhatrix]

its like 7.99 a month LOL.

 

[demon69120]

Screens don't just go "BAM!" Broken. In order to keep your new phone from getting a cracked screen be more careful with it? Get a hard case, too.

 

[Badadio]

its like 7.99 a month LOL.

Damn that's a lot.

 

[Badadio]

Screens don't just go "BAM!" Broken. In order to keep your new phone from getting a cracked screen be more careful with it? Get a hard case, too.

Right, but the pressure point is right at the ear slit which appears to be extremely vulnerable. I was very careful with my phone and I haven't dropped it in the two months that I've had it. Needless to say I was very upset at the flimsiness of the screen.

 

[bwhite82]

Comments/thoughts/suggestions/stories?

Consider yourself very lucky that VZW did that for you. I would also recommend the insurance plan.

 

[iPirate]

Screens don't just go "BAM!" Broken. In order to keep your new phone from getting a cracked screen be more careful with it? Get a hard case, too.

How would a hardcase protect the screen from breaking? I dont see hardcases protecting against more than scratches unless they are made of a very strong material..

 

[AnneDroid]

Badadio - here's more than you ever wanted to know about Droid insurance:

http://www.droidforums.net/forum/droid-general-discussions/17653-insurance-policy-vzw-asurion.html

 

[Matth3w]

its like 7.99 a month LOL.

Damn that's a lot.

So is 400 or whatever for an unlocked droid.

 

[Warweasel]

There's also SquareTrade warranties. I have them for most of my electronics after a good experience on an earlier LG phone bought off eBay. They usually have coupons that you can find on the net, too.

 

[cb2000a]

Screens don't just go "BAM!" Broken. In order to keep your new phone from getting a cracked screen be more careful with it? Get a hard case, too.

Right, but the pressure point is right at the ear slit which appears to be extremely vulnerable. I was very careful with my phone and I haven't dropped it in the two months that I've had it. Needless to say I was very upset at the flimsiness of the screen.

Aliens crept into your room at night while you were sleeping. They broke it and returned it. See everyone wants a DROID. :icon_ banana:

 

[Badadio]

So there is no case that can help protect against screen disasters?

 

[Rettocs]

So there is no case that can help protect against screen disasters?

These are kinda nice:

http://base1.googlehosted.com/base_media?q=FroogleCatalog_CNETI528524.jpg&size=20&dhm=810b7715&hl=en