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Originally Posted by cambuttons
I'm trying to minimize cost as much as possible-I would like to just replace the screen-where can I find ones (does RIM sell them online?)
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If you are an adept parts-swapper (you repair your own PC, your car, your laptop), you can easily do the same with a BlackBerry.
Get a Torx T5 and Torx T6 screwdriver, then purchase replacement parts from HorizonWireless, eBay, Promobility, etc. Many disassemble a BlackBerry and sell the parts separately. You can also purchase another broken 83XX series (that was broken in different ways) and swap parts. Just be careful about the motherboard, the most complicated part which can be prone to BES restrictions (though that can now easily be wiped with OS 4.3 and later)
Google the BlackBerry disassembly instructions as well as look up BlackBerryFAQ. For an experienced parts swapper, these instructions are all that is needed in order to begin swapping parts between broken BlackBerries to create a fully functional BlackBerry.
Be warned there is always the risk of permanently damaging your unit, and also permanently adding dust to the screen (Between the snap-on cover and the glass), you may have to live with this unless you work with cleanroom environments.