# OH NO! The glass on my Clie broke **URL:** \ **Category:** Factual Questions\ **Created:** [August 22, 2002, 3:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-no-the-glass-on-my-clie-broke/125031 "2002-08-22T03:43:39Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![ForumBot](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/ee59a6/32.png) [@ForumBot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ForumBot)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2002, 3:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-no-the-glass-on-my-clie-broke/125031/1 "2002-08-22T03:43:39Z")
So the glass on my Clie (610) broke, and now I gotta look for a replacement. I’ve scoured the net for hours looking for a replacement glass, but to no avail. I’m going to be doing this repair by myself, so I don’t need a “repair it for x dollars” site. Any links will be greatly appreciated 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Rhythmdvl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/85f322/32.png) [@Rhythmdvl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rhythmdvl)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2002, 10:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-no-the-glass-on-my-clie-broke/125031/2 "2002-08-22T10:19:19Z")
If you really really really can’t find one, maybe you could expand your search to find a cheap used Clie. If it is broken (but the glass intact) I can’t see it going for more than a pittance. Just an idea. There is also a forum on [PDAStreet.com](http://www.pdastreet.com/forums/index.php?). It looks like you may have [already](http://www.pdastreet.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=211) tried there, but if it is only a cool coincidence you could team up. Good luck! Rhythmdvl ---
**Author:** ![astro](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/9dc877/32.png) [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2002, 1:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-no-the-glass-on-my-clie-broke/125031/3 "2002-08-22T13:38:14Z")
There is un-likely to be any sunshine in your scenario. Other than someone on Ebay with the reverse problem (good glass + bad electronics) you’re SOL a far as someone marketing the screen separately. Time to call your insurance company or get a new one. You can find entire 610 units (factory refurbs) for $ 190 on Ebay. If you sold your damaged unit on Ebay for XX dollars to someone with good glass but bad electronics and got the refurb unit that will likely be your least expensive route overall in getting a functional unit. ---
**Author:** ![psychomonkey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/dec6dc/32.png) [@psychomonkey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/psychomonkey)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2002, 4:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-no-the-glass-on-my-clie-broke/125031/4 "2002-08-22T16:18:36Z")
I think its not the wisest choice to demand that you do it yourself, i found sites thatll do it for you for 60, but you dont want those. I assume its the regular 610 and not the 610c, but if it is, the replacement glass for a c can be purchased for about 55 from [Get High Tech](http://gethightech.com) . So, my suggestion is to have somone do it for you, its not that expensive. Its not a common unit, so to expect readily avaivible replacement parts is wishful thinking. Good Luck -PSM ---
**Author:** ![Mangetout](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mangetout/32/19_2.png) [@Mangetout](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mangetout)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2002, 4:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-no-the-glass-on-my-clie-broke/125031/5 "2002-08-22T16:33:55Z")
it may not be at all easy (or even possible) for an amateur (no offence intended, but you did not give any indication of your level of expertise) to repair it - the ‘glass’ is more than it seems and is at least part of the digitiser and possibly part of the LCD display too. Replacing it will involve restoring some very delicate electronic connections. ---
**Author:** ![Duck\_Duck\_Goose](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/50afbb/32.png) [@Duck\_Duck\_Goose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Duck_Duck_Goose)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2002, 4:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-no-the-glass-on-my-clie-broke/125031/6 "2002-08-22T16:38:28Z")
I went upstairs and asked the Better Half, who owns one, “Somebody in GQ says the glass in his Clie broke–what should he do?” He said, “Kick a dog.” Seriously, though, he says you’re basically screwed. You can possibly ship it to Sony to get it fixed, but they’ll probably charge you $200. Buy a new one. ---
**Author:** ![Duck\_Duck\_Goose](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/50afbb/32.png) [@Duck\_Duck\_Goose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Duck_Duck_Goose)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2002, 8:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-no-the-glass-on-my-clie-broke/125031/7 "2002-08-22T20:28:23Z")
Well, hey, he went online to his favorite handheld place [http://www.palminfocenter.com/index.asp](http://www.palminfocenter.com/index.asp) just now and called me over and said hey. [http://stnecorp.com/palm/#screen](http://stnecorp.com/palm/#screen) and click on the “Cracked Screen?” link. > [@](#): > > Sony CLIÉ 610 and 700 series (Glass Only) Replacement Service > > If the glass on your Sony CLIÉ 610, 710, 760, or 770 is broken, > and your LCD is good, we can replace your glass. > Please note that the glass being broken may have caused > scratches on the front lighting. > These are not reparable when replacing the glass. $89.95. STNE Corporation PO Box 653 Magna, UT 84044 1-800-757-0617 (M-F 9AM-5PM MST)