Can you buy the ORIGINAL cover? - Page 2

sealbeater · 04-03-2008, 01:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maxk

Hate to reopen an old thread, but a plastic tab on my PRS-505 cover just broke as well and looks non-macguyverable.

I'm not interested in any of these other replacements people have mentioned in this sub-forum so far - the original was slim and sturdy enough (apart from the clip snapping when I dropped it).

The same thing happened to me, this is what I did. I used some Superglue with a brush, to keep the tab steady. Don't think about trying to use it alone, I also got some Gorilla glue (actually had it on hand) and left a dab of glue at the apex of the tab, and I let that dry for 24 hours. Good as new. Good luck.

EatingPie · 07-08-2008, 11:12 PM

Does the original 505 cover fit the 500? Same question for the deluxe cover?

-Pie

pilotbob · 07-09-2008, 01:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EatingPie

Does the original 505 cover fit the 500? Same question for the deluxe cover?

-Pie

No. The 500 has a different cover mounting mechanism. The cover snaps into the a connector on the back on the device. The 505 has clips that attach to the top left and bottom right corners of the device.

BOb

jplumey · 07-09-2008, 11:00 AM

I was able to sweet talk the lady at the Sony Style store to let me have the cover for the floor model.

seajewel · 07-09-2008, 02:18 PM

I would be very interested in getting my hands on one of these myself. I don't like the original tan cover my silver came with, but really want the one dark blues come with. Too bad Sony doesn't sell these, as I think they're slim and fold back nicely, and fit well into the "titanium ecaddy" hard box that I use to case my Reader in when I'm not using it.

pilotbob · 07-11-2008, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by seajewel

Too bad Sony doesn't sell these, as I think they're slim and fold back nicely, and fit well into the "titanium ecaddy" hard box that I use to case my Reader in when I'm not using it.

I put in a request at the Sony parts request web site. Apparently they do sell them, but the price seems a bit outrageous to me. I'm wondering if it is the wrong part, but it does say "soft" on them. I was thinking it might be the exterior case.

Here is the response I got from the parts search request:

Thank you for contacting Sony's Direct Accessories and Parts Center (DAPC USA).

Model: PRS505
Your question was: Looking for an original replacement cover. (Not the leather accesory covers available at the estore.)

The items you requested are listed below.

Item - ( COVER, SOFT (BLUE) ), 321791601, $107.59 ea.
Item - ( COVER, SOFT (SILVER) ), 321791611, $107.59 ea.

You may place your order using the link below or call 1-800-488-7669.
Shipping charges and local taxes will be added to your order at checkout.

Sony Direct Accessories & Parts Center web site - http://servicesales.sel.sony.com/eco.../web/index.jsp

----
Maybe someone else can repeat the request?

BOb

seajewel · 07-11-2008, 01:57 PM

Umm.. yeah. $108??

pilotbob · 07-11-2008, 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by seajewel

Umm.. yeah. $108??

As I said, didn't make sense to me. Either this is the wrong part, or they come in packs of 10 or something.

Perhaps I (or someone) will call the order number and see what the scoop is. I would like to get an original replacement cover for my PRS500 too.

BOb

seajewel · 07-18-2008, 03:11 PM

It's too bad they aren't more readily available, considering how many people want the stock cover. I'm unsure of whether the other covers would still fit into the "titanium e-caddy" that I purchased for my Sony.. it's just the right, snug fit right now with the stock cover, but I hate the shade of the cover inside (the grey) and am not fond of the tan outside.. maybe I can stitch a different colored cloth onto the inside of it, maybe. Oh what I would give for a dark blue cover instead..!!

porkupan · 07-24-2008, 12:48 AM

I just found these on SonyStyle, and I just couldn't keep this discovery to myself:

Premium Leather Cover (Brown)

Premium Leather Cover (Red)

And, finally, Reader Cover With Light, already available!

astra · 07-24-2008, 09:34 AM

WOW!

No comments!

Hopefully they are going to seel them in the UK. I will be the first one to test Reader Cover with Light.

igorsk · 07-24-2008, 10:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by astra

Hopefully they are going to seel them in the UK. I will be the first one to test Reader Cover with Light.

Yep, they are.

astra · 07-24-2008, 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by igorsk

Yep, they are.

*bounce*

P.S. I have added the link to favourites from your other post but I didn't understand that Lighted Cover means Reader Cover with Light

Rontonio · 07-28-2008, 10:59 PM

If anyone is interested, I have a new blue cover I'm willing to part with that originally came with a 505.

revfish · 07-29-2008, 12:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rontonio

If anyone is interested, I have a new blue cover I'm willing to part with that originally came with a 505.

I would be very interested in it.

What are you asking?

07-24-2008, 12:48 AM	#25
porkupan Addict Posts: 223 Karma: 1226 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Jersey, US Device: REB1100, Sony Reader	New Covers? I just found these on SonyStyle, and I just couldn't keep this discovery to myself: Premium Leather Cover (Brown) Premium Leather Cover (Red) And, finally, Reader Cover With Light, already available!

07-24-2008, 09:34 AM	#26
astra Apprentice Posts: 2,628 Karma: 4186 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: United Kingdom Device: Sony Reader PRS-500 & PRS-505 Blue	WOW! No comments! Hopefully they are going to seel them in the UK. I will be the first one to test Reader Cover with Light. __________________ Only Two Things Are Infinite, The Universe and Human Stupidity, and I'm Not Sure About The Former. Albert Einstein Check out my readings on Goodreads

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seajewel Groupie Posts: 187 Karma: 509 Join Date: Jun 2008 Device: Sony Reader PRS-505	I would be very interested in getting my hands on one of these myself. I don't like the original tan cover my silver came with, but really want the one dark blues come with. Too bad Sony doesn't sell these, as I think they're slim and fold back nicely, and fit well into the "titanium ecaddy" hard box that I use to case my Reader in when I'm not using it.

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seajewel Groupie Posts: 187 Karma: 509 Join Date: Jun 2008 Device: Sony Reader PRS-505	Umm.. yeah. $108??

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seajewel Groupie Posts: 187 Karma: 509 Join Date: Jun 2008 Device: Sony Reader PRS-505	It's too bad they aren't more readily available, considering how many people want the stock cover. I'm unsure of whether the other covers would still fit into the "titanium e-caddy" that I purchased for my Sony.. it's just the right, snug fit right now with the stock cover, but I hate the shade of the cover inside (the grey) and am not fond of the tan outside.. maybe I can stitch a different colored cloth onto the inside of it, maybe. Oh what I would give for a dark blue cover instead..!!

07-28-2008, 10:59 PM	#29
Rontonio Member Posts: 14 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2008 Device: Sony Reader	If anyone is interested, I have a new blue cover I'm willing to part with that originally came with a 505.