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The Ever Breaking Screen (V3i Razr)
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Posted by: mzmartipants

I've replaced the front screen on my V3i, 3 different times. I'm at the point of just leaving it broken, it's making me so mad.... I bought a pack of three covers at radio shack that are obviiously for the v3, but fit my v3i (the screen's just a bit obscured). I'm wondering if anyone has any ideas on A. why the replacements seem to break so much easier (maybe the oem glass was thicker?) to break, and B. point me toward a durable cover.

Posted by: Tyler Durden

I have a clear plastic casing that also covers the front lcd.

Posted by: mzmartipants

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Originally Posted by Tyler Durden

I have a clear plastic casing that also covers the front lcd.

where did you get it, and what does it look like?

Posted by: Black Cat

The replacements break becuase they are a thinner, lower quality glass. The only way to fix it correctly is to have a service center use original Motorola parts.

Posted by: mzmartipants

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Originally Posted by Black Cat

The replacements break becuase they are a thinner, lower quality glass. The only way to fix it correctly is to have a service center use original Motorola parts.

LOL. Of course you don't have a bias, do you?

Posted by: experiment626

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Originally Posted by mzmartipants

where did you get it, and what does it look like?

I have a clear plastic shell on my V3i.It just snaps on and covers the entire flip(encluding screen)while preserving the sleekness of the phone.Got mine off eBay for less than $6.00 including shipping.Well worth the money.I've seen them in the mall but those kiosks want twice as much.

Posted by: mzmartipants

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Originally Posted by experiment626

I have a clear plastic shell on my V3i.It covers the entire flip(encluding screen)while preserving the sleekness of the phone.Got mine off eBay for less than $6.00 including shipping.Well worth the money.I've seen them in the mall but those kiosks want twice as much.

thanks. I just bought this one in conjunction with new glass (supposedly OEM). Hope it works

Posted by: experiment626

That's exactly what mine looks like.

Posted by: mzmartipants

great! I'm glad to know you're happy with it.

Off topic a bit, I see you have a v3i with Tmobile. I freakin LOVE the 5.99 Web plan. I was going to buy an MDA, but I found that I can tether my laptop and have internet pretty much any place i can get a signal... *coughWORKcough* Now if I could find a way not to lose my BT adapter....

Posted by: SimpleKindaMan

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Originally Posted by mzmartipants

I've replaced the front screen on my V3i, 3 different times.

Damn. You gotta be pretty rough on your phone. I've replaced maybe 15 of them since the company I worked for starting selling RAZRs, but never two for the same person. For comparison, I've looked at / worked on many thousands of RAZRs in the past 15 months.

Posted by: Black Cat

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Originally Posted by mzmartipants

LOL. Of course you don't have a bias, do you?

Nope. Can't sell them without installation so I stand to make ZERO. No need for bias. We curently process up to 1000 RAZRs per month through national distribution repair contracts. The non OEM lenses are more fragile.

Posted by: mzmartipants

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Originally Posted by SimpleKindaMan

I am! It's attached to me... and I to it! It's not only my phone, it's my text messenger, my YIM messenger, my mobile modem for my laptop, my sneaky camera, alarm clock, date book, phone book, contact database, my mobile chess player, and Gmail checker.

One time i actually rolled over and slept on it. Maybe I should have it surgically
implanted...

Marti

Posted by: mzmartipants

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Originally Posted by Black Cat

But you can purchase OEM parts via the internet... so taking it to a dealer isn't the only option. Frankly, that'd be my last option.

Marti