x51 screen cracked 29 days later....

[jlpippin]

Okay, so I bought it and 29 days later I dropped it. It bounced off of a metal bookshelf on it's way to a concrete floor. Boo. My warranty of course doesn't cover accidental damage and I got nowhere w/ Dell. So I just ordered a used x5 from eBay, but I'm afraid I just won't be happy. Does anyone know how cheaply I can replace my screen? Is it realistic to try buying a screen from eBay to it myself?? Are there any other places I could find one? Does anyone around here have one available? Yes, I need the whole deal, LCD and digitizer...I really did a number on it. It is still usable on my computer with Pocket Snapshot, so it's fully functional except for the screen. But if I wanted to sit at the computer, well, I wouldn't need a PDA.

Anyway, I'm getting long winded. Sorry, I'm just sooo frustrated. And a suggestion to all who read this....USE THE LANYARD HOOK!!!

[Deathmonger]

You can find replacement screens and digitizers at this site PDASmart is the Axim Repair and Axim Parts Headquarters!

They should be able to get you what you need

[Julie]

I really feel your pain. I had a similar thing happen to me with an IPAQ a couple of years ago. I'm really sorry this happened to you. (I did eventually replace the screen myself).

You might want to take a look at this thread:

GUIDE to replacing x51v DIGITIZER?

[radimus]

Don't forget PPC Techs.

I'm a big believer in the magnesium hard case... I've dropped my Ax so many times... So much that I broke the case, but the Ax is still ticking

[bigbop]

There is a vendor I saw yesterday on ebay that is selling a complete LCD+digitizer unit for the X50v/X51v series for around $70:
300157641004 and 200158955961.
I don't know them and have never done business with them. Always look at customer feedback and ask questions BEFORE buying anything on eBay.

[jlpippin]

There is a vendor I saw yesterday on ebay that is selling a complete LCD+digitizer unit for the X50v/X51v series for around $70:
300157641004 and 200158955961.
I don't know them and have never done business with them. Always look at customer feedback and ask questions BEFORE buying anything on eBay.

I saw that eBay listing too. I was scared off by the 'V'. Mine is just a regular X51 and I was under the impression the V's have a different screen. But thanks! That is a good price!!

[jlpippin]

Don't forget PPC Techs.

I'm a big believer in the magnesium hard case... I've dropped my Ax so many times... So much that I broke the case, but the Ax is still ticking

Is it Rhino that makes the magnesium case? Is it usable while in the case? That's kind of what I will need once I"m back up and running. I use mine w/ a CF scanner, so it's out, in my hand and vulnerable. Maybe I need some kind of hand strap, too.

[jlpippin]

I really feel your pain. I had a similar thing happen to me with an IPAQ a couple of years ago. I'm really sorry this happened to you. (I did eventually replace the screen myself).

You might want to take a look at this thread:

GUIDE to replacing x51v DIGITIZER?

Thank you for the sympathy and the link! I'm sorry you also have first hand experience with this. It's sucky for sure!!

[jlpippin]

You can find replacement screens and digitizers at this site PDASmart is the Axim Repair and Axim Parts Headquarters!

They should be able to get you what you need

Yeah, thank you, I've already looked into them. I will most likely go with them if I don't find an alternative.