The $55 charge is for the digitizer not the screen. The digitizer is the top glasslike screen that you write and tap on. The screen in beneath the digitizer. If you aren't sure which you need, do as I did and take your Axim apart using the directions from the gethightech website. I should have done this first as I now recommend you do.
LEARN FROM MY MISTAKE.
I am now stuck with a digitizer. Just email me if you need one maybe we can work out a deal. The S.O.B.'s at GetHighTech will not accept a return of this item and will nick you for a 25% restocking charge on all returns. Dell is the one that refered me to them and based on my experience, I don't think they shouldn't recommend them. I am just as upset with Dell over the lack of service on an great handheld that bears their name.
