[ciscorusty]

New to the forum. Great source of info.

I'm looking for a replacement "faceplate" for my 8700c (front/rear/battery door). Anyone know a source for these?

I'd prefer a black one, but since I could not find much on the 'net, I figure I shouldn't be too picky.

I previously found a post on this topic, but none of the replies with sources had anything available for the 8700c.



Thanks.

[Seattle18]

http://www.promobility.net/html/blackberryparts.shtml

[ciscorusty]

have already called them. the pro-mobility people said that they do not have one available, but would put me on their wait-list.

In any event, pricing is out of this world high (I guess it's good to be king):

front cover = $40.00
rear cover = $39.00
battery cover = $10.00

total = $89.00?? for a cell phone faceplate??

i'll keep on lookin!!

[zarza]

You do realize that those are OEM parts right?

No one makes knockoffs of BB housings like they do for Nokia or what have you.

[finch]

Or you purchase a new unit for $275-$475? Pick your poison but I'd take option A...

Originally Posted by ciscorusty

In any event, pricing is out of this world high (I guess it's good to be king):

front cover = $40.00
rear cover = $39.00
battery cover = $10.00

total = $89.00?? for a cell phone faceplate??

i'll keep on lookin!!

[ciscorusty]

Originally Posted by finch

Or you purchase a new unit for $275-$475? Pick your poison but I'd take option A...

finch/zarza -

i don't care if NASA made it - approaching $100 for a faceplate is crazy.

i like my cool gray one just fine.

[zarza]

Originally Posted by ciscorusty

finch/zarza -

i don't care if NASA made it - approaching $100 for a faceplate is crazy.

i like my cool gray one just fine.

It's cheaper than paying for a new device. You gotta pay to play sweetheart.

[vbaskar]

the golden story...the prices of TV slashed only when chinese started mass producting it

all you need is to get a chinese to make the spareparts....you might get for fricking 5$ and with extra 2$ they might even drop this @ home