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ciscorusty
06-13-2006, 11:46 AM
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
06-13-2006, 11:50 AM
http://www.promobility.net/html/blackberryparts.shtml

ciscorusty
06-15-2006, 02:37 PM
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
06-15-2006, 02:38 PM
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
06-15-2006, 02:39 PM
Or you purchase a new unit for $275-$475? Pick your poison but I'd take option A...
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
06-15-2006, 02:42 PM
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
06-15-2006, 02:44 PM
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
06-15-2006, 03:00 PM
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 @<hidden> home