My worst nightmare happened today!!

[PhontomF]

The display itself still displays. Is it just the outer glass cover that's busted? HOw easily is that replaced?

phoneWreck Motorola Droid Teardown Images!

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[video=youtube;dE81IaQHEHc]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dE81IaQHEHc"]YouTube - Motorola Droid A855 Take Apart & Repair Directions by DirectFix.com[/video]

That doesn't look too hard. Anyone know where I can buy a replacement touch screen from?

 

[LtKen]

That doesn't look too hard. Anyone know where I can buy a replacement touch screen from?

Ebay is the only place I've seen them sold.

 

[AnneDroid]

There was a guy who swore he replaced his own about a month ago, but we never saw any proof... He said he found the screen on eBay.

 

[labphoto]

Here's a word of caution; don't leave your Droid in your unzipped coat pocket and close the car door with the droid in the way or this will happen to you as well. I feel sick right now.

Is there any way to replace the screen yourself?? I have no insurance so looks like they are going for like $400 on ebay. Oh man this sucks!!

At least the phone still seems to work perfect until I get a new one.

Hey I don't condone this nor would I do it but, right now Verizon has open enrollment on their insurance plans. You can add insurance to any phone, but will have to wait 30 days to file a claim.

 

[Warweasel]

I'm curious; if you bought a Droid on Wirefly or Amazon Wireless, wouldn't it just extend your current contract by two years, starting at that point? I was up for my New Every Two, but I bought mine from Amazon. Verizon is still reflecting that my New Every Two is available. I don't think that it matters if you're up for renewal or not. Worth checking out. Better than $500

 

[Ridley]

Hey I don't condone this nor would I do it but, right now Verizon has open enrollment on their insurance plans. You can add insurance to any phone, but will have to wait 30 days to file a claim.

yeah, if the phone is working, why not.

As far as your worst nightmare, you are not dreaming big enough.

 

[PhontomF]

Hey I don't condone this nor would I do it but, right now Verizon has open enrollment on their insurance plans. You can add insurance to any phone, but will have to wait 30 days to file a claim.

yeah, if the phone is working, why not.

As far as your worst nightmare, you are not dreaming big enough.

hahaha I saw that ..guess it could be worse :icon_eek:

 

[mantis5]

Dissed Droid! :icon_ cry:

 

[PhontomF]

That doesn't look too hard. Anyone know where I can buy a replacement touch screen from?

Ebay is the only place I've seen them sold.

yeah did a search on there and couldn't find anything

 

[christim]

Motorola or Verizon will also probably repair the phone for cheaper than a used ebay phone. Ask them and let us know.

While searching for a replacement screen I did come across this. An official looking parts list

Also, I found this site. They do repair work for 59 bucks then have a parts list too.
portaTronics®

 

[Ricocht77]

That doesn't look too hard. Anyone know where I can buy a replacement touch screen from?

Ebay is the only place I've seen them sold.

yeah did a search on there and couldn't find anything

Try Craigslist, it's a gamble but maybe you'll get lucky

 

[PhontomF]

Motorola or Verizon will also probably repair the phone for cheaper than a used ebay phone. Ask them and let us know.

While searching for a replacement screen I did come across this. An official looking parts list

Also, I found this site. They do repair work for 59 bucks then have a parts list too.
portaTronics®

Nice find. From that part list I guess I would need number 4 - Gasket/Display

 

[Brokn68]

wow..that sucks. Good luck on replacement.

 

[dezymond]

ouch...that hurts to see

 

[MNTNBKR]

Motorola or Verizon will also probably repair the phone for cheaper than a used ebay phone. Ask them and let us know.

While searching for a replacement screen I did come across this. An official looking parts list

Also, I found this site. They do repair work for 59 bucks then have a parts list too.
portaTronics®

Nice find. From that part list I guess I would need number 4 - Gasket/Display

I would say item #1 is what you need. The display seems to be working still... just the glass is broken. I'm no expert though.