Managed to break my screen

GMorrison · 8 May 2011 at 14:43

At somepoint last night I obviously hit into something hard while my BlackBerry Bold 9780 was in my pocket, half the screen is white and unusable. I've had it for literally 4 days on a 24month contract and I don't have insurance, I'm with o2. What is this going to cost me?

derfderfley · 8 May 2011 at 14:54

About £350 for sim free 9780 (ouch)

Mr Men · 8 May 2011 at 15:38

get insurance now, then claim in a week

PermaBanned · 8 May 2011 at 16:41

If it's after four days and you don't remember the exact event... you sure it couldn't have been a fault with the device itself? Is there any visible damage?

Might be worth trying to return it for a new one.

Glaucus · 8 May 2011 at 16:45

Just send of and get the screen replaced. No idea on black dreys. But it's usually £30-50.

Then look at your bank and see what they offer for a premium account. I pay £13 a month and get insurance (water, theft, loss, damage) for 4 phones unto £600 each, uk and eu breakdown cover, travel insurance, gadget cover for I think it's 6 things unto £300 each.
Well worth it IMO.

GMorrison · 8 May 2011 at 16:53

I don't remember what happened but it definetely looks like somethings bashed it, its just part of the screen not the whole thing. I'll take it in tomorrow and see what they say.

Streeteh · 8 May 2011 at 17:04

What bank are you with Acid? Sounds like a good deal.

I only get cover for one phone (up to £500), AA cover and travel insurance for £8/month

Glaucus · 8 May 2011 at 17:20

Co-op http://www.co-operativebank.co.uk/servlet/Satellite/1193206368227,CFSweb/Page/Bank-CurrentAccounts

Just moved as I wanted the free over draft, benefits and they have very good FTB mortgages, which I'll hopefully be looking at start of next year.

UK and European motor breakdown cover
Worldwide family travel insurance
Mobile phone insurance - for up to 4 handsets
An automatic £300 interest and fee-free overdraft
Privilege Premier Savings account for the life of your Privlege Premier current account
Britannia Fixed Rate Cash ISA available**
20% discount on home insurance provided by The Co-operative Insurance
Exclusive mortgage deals
Smartsave discount card
Choice of one additional benefit bundle package

GMorrison · 9 May 2011 at 13:54

o2 wanted 100 quid to fix it and 17.50 to send it away, the small mobile repair shop down the road is reparing it for £40. Not too bad.