iPod touch Long-term use with cracked screen? Or replace!

[Roy G Biv]

My year-old 5g Touch's screen finally shattered after its last fall. I'm deciding whether to pay Apple or someone to replace the screen or to put that money toward a refurb. Any ideas on screen replacement cost?

Or, if I just keep it as is, might the screen eventually blacken and die?

Or, might shards of glass come off and slice an artery?

 

[Zmanbaseball2]

My year-old 5g Touch's screen finally shattered after its last fall. I'm deciding whether to pay Apple or someone to replace the screen or to put that money toward a refurb. Any ideas on screen replacement cost?

Or, if I just keep it as is, might the screen eventually blacken and die?

Or, might shards of glass come off and slice an artery?

Find out the replacement cost and find out a screen replacement cost. Google will be your best friend with this one.

 

[ChristianVirtual]

A colleague used a broken iPhone 4 for two years; no problem. Beside the cosmetic impact.

To protect your artery you could add a protective foil on the screen; that would keep the glass together.

 

[swordfish5736]

Here you go: http://support.apple.com/kb/index?p...ted_States&product=ipod&select=REPAIR_PRICING

Either $99 or $149 depending on capacity for an out of warranty replacement.

 

[Bear]

My year-old 5g Touch's screen finally shattered after its last fall. I'm deciding whether to pay Apple or someone to replace the screen or to put that money toward a refurb. Any ideas on screen replacement cost?

Or, if I just keep it as is, might the screen eventually blacken and die?

Or, might shards of glass come off and slice an artery?

Unfortunately cracked glass tends to crack even further. I suggest you use the iPod service that swordfish5736 linked to. The replacement is a refurbished unit.

 

[Roy G Biv]

I just went to the Apple store and paid $149 for the replacement. My genius told me I got a new unit, not a refurb. He said they didn't have refurbs in stock. Sweet!

Thanks for the suggestions. I will try try tin foil next time.

 

[Zmanbaseball2]

I just went to the Apple store and paid $149 for the replacement. My genius told me I got a new unit, not a refurb. He said they didn't have refurbs in stock. Sweet!

Thanks for the suggestions. I will try try tin foil next time.

Few thing you should definitely do:
1)Get a protective case like an otter box or a lifeproof. A case with a lip in it.
2) get a screen protector. Plastic or glass.
I have this one:
Tech Armor Apple New iPod Touch (5th / Latest Generation) HD Clear Screen Protector with Lifetime Replacement Warranty [3-Pack]
http://amzn.com/B008XV7VTG

 

[Zmanbaseball2]

I appreciate your work.

Me? If yes your welcome.

 

[Roy G Biv]

Me? If yes your welcome.

He was referring to me. You're very welcome, sir.

 

[Zmanbaseball2]

He was referring to me. You're very welcome, sir.

If could be either or but no problems