what to do about a cracked palm organizer screen?

[kru]

my friend dropped his palm IIIxe tonight and now there's a crack running diagonally across the screen. if he were to acquire a non-functional palm with no cracks/scratches on the screen, would it be possible to transfer it over to his own? or is the only alternative sending his unit back to palm and pay the $100 to have it replaced?

suggestions?

 

[Sluggo]

I would just send it back, chances would be that a non-functional one might have a screwy screen as well.

 

[ViRGE]

If he had another IIIxe that worked right, then yes, he could replace it in a heartbeat. However, since that's not the case, you'll just have to back it up(use backup buddy), and send it off to Palm.

 

[bonk102]

sending it away is probably the best bet, rather than to take any chances of any other mishaps,

 

[kru]

"...he could replace it in a heartbeat."

i was considering posting a WTB thread seeing if anyone had a non-functional palm (anything in the III family) with a perfect screen. i just didn't know whether swapping the screens was a feasible idea.

 

[Mday]

only if they're the same model usually.

 

[RichieZ]

The screen in the IIIe, IIIx, and IIIxe, are the same as the old III. So if you do try and buy one, don't get the III. It has a older uglier screen, which is no comparison to the one in the newer III series and no match for the one in my Plam V, which BTW is a tiny bit sharper than the IIIx's

 

[ishmael2k]

Check out your want to buy thread for a suggestion..
Rob

 

[iamwiz82]

if they are the same model, you can swap them. There is a plug that connects the mainboard and the LCD, with the male/female on the main board.

 

[Angrymarshmello]

Where did he buy it at? Most B&M stores offer extended coverage plans on Palms and such.

 

[kru]

yeah, but i don't think he bought one of the extended warranty plans.

actually, judging by his reaction, i KNOW he didn't

in case someone else has the same problem, right now it looks like the most viable solution is Palmmedic.com