Need to replace lens

**boatscot48** · 07-18-2008, 09:54 AM

Hi
I dropped my blackberry 8830 and cracked the lens. Was wondering if anyone has replaced their lens before, and could give me directions on replacing mine. Thanks

**bmcclure937** · 07-18-2008, 09:56 AM

http://forums.crackberry.com/f52/dam...-8320-a-46342/

That is for a Curve... but should be similar!!

You need the replacement lense, look on YouTube for a disassembly video... then good luck!

And Welcome to CrackBerry!!

**dmack#cb** · 07-18-2008, 10:45 PM

I just bought one on EBAY.

Here is the item number 190236209896
And the seller is: pmonmon

$9 shipped. I'm trying to figure out if you need to remove the entire case to replace it.

**miss_michelle** · 07-19-2008, 12:00 AM

you can get one on cnn.com too - they're only about $9 and they're easy to install.

**dmack#cb** · 07-19-2008, 12:38 AM

Yeah, I just bought the side rails and a screwdriver from cnn.com.

But the question remains:
Do you need to remove the entire case to only replace the glass?

**wallysquier** · 07-19-2008, 10:34 AM

it's a lot easier to remove the lens' if you remove the side rails. loosen the screws that hold the case together than remove the side rails. than remove the screen . the old screen is glued (or some sort of sticky stuff) in place but it will come off (may need a razor blade to cut the glue) than just use the glue strip and stick the new lens on...pop the side rails on tighten up the screws..That's it