Re: Can I fix it and how much?

From: Neil Smith [MVP Digital Media] (neil_at_nospam.com)
Date: 01/10/05 

Date: Mon, 10 Jan 2005 14:20:03 GMT

$160 here :
http://www.pocketpctechs.com/Services.asp?cat=rep&type=delx3

Cheers - Neil

On Mon, 10 Jan 2005 01:24:16 -0800, "Strife" <moochearl78@hotmail.com>
wrote:

>I just recently acquired an Axim V5 for free from my
>father. It had fallen off a table onto the floor,
>cracking the screen in the process but I wanted it
>nonetheless.
>
>After piddling around with it, I discovered that all of
>the internal components were working perfectly. The
>trouble is that the crack on the screen stems from the
>middle of the very bottom of the screen and extends about
>halfway up to the left. The LCD component underneath is
>fine (no leaks or discolorations) but the crack in the
>screen renders the bottom half of the screen completely
>unresponsive. Because of this, not only does the keyboard
>become unusable but, I can't play music or access any
>(essential) lower buttons.
>
>My question is: Can I fix it?
>
>I'm a software person, not a hardware person, so I don't
>even know if the screen is repairable but it's an
>incredible shame to waste a $200+ Pocket PC that I
>received for free. Also, because I received it for free,
>I don't mind shelling over a decent amount of money to
>fix this thing. I'm fairly sure my Axim was purchased
>recently (maybe 6-8 months ago?) but I don't believe
>there's a reciept or warranty.
>
>Please, any help would be incredibly appreciated as I'm
>attending college. I'm poor and stressed, making this
>gift a possible lifesaver.
>
>Thanks