Broke my iPod Touch screen, need advice on repairing

Supertaff · 25 Feb 2009 at 13:47

Hi All,

Was getting changed in the gym yesterday and managed to drop my iPod touch (1st Gen) on the tiled floor which resulted in 3 fine cracks down the glass screen.

While the touch still works have a feeling it is more subsceptable now to further cracking and possible water ingress.

So I want to replace the glass on the front. So the information I'm looking for is.

1) Is it possible to do this myself and if so where can I source new parts.
2) Can anyone recommend a company to do the repair for me and if so any ideas how much it might cost. It would be good to get a recommendation from someone who has used a company before.

Cheers for your help

Regards

Taff

malef!c · 25 Feb 2009 at 16:07

For a guide on prices, take a look at http://www.ipodrepaircentre.com/ipod-touch.php (not recommending them, but they lay out prices for you!)

You could probably get replacement screens etc from the bay of e but at a guess it won't be that straight forward to do.

Supertaff · 26 Feb 2009 at 20:23

Cheers for the help mate, will check them out.

Taff

Stinky · 2 Mar 2009 at 08:36

i have just claimed on the insurance for my iphone, (broken screen - still works but cracked) and they have just called me the other day saying that its not worth repairing and are giving me a settlement figure, might give you an idea that its not a easy job?

LordSplodge · 2 Mar 2009 at 10:16

If it is similar to an iPhone 2G then it simply won't be worth it as it is a nightmare getting the thing apart.

A new iPod Touch doesn't cost that much anyway, oh and get a case!