[Last_of_the_PEs]

Paula-T suggested we keep track of people with non-functional eDGe devices, or working parts so that others wanting to extend the life of theirs can find parts. (THIS IS A DISCUSSION THREAD, NOT THE ACTUAL PARTS LIST THREAD)
If enough of us decide to participate in this, as our units fail, or we get parts from somewhere else, we can establish the ACTUAL "bone yard" thread and request it be STICKY.

To get things started, I suggest we include:
Model (PE or EE):
Color:
Nature of failure, or list of damaged parts:
If internal parts, what are they and what function do they serve:
Other eDGe-specific accessories willing to give/trade/sell:
Postal code/zip code, or update your profile with some vague location info:

Requests for parts from individuals posted to the REAL THREAD could be arranged through PM.

I think the parts should be free, but the shipping costs are the responsibility of the requester. Accessories not part of the original package should be negotiable on price.

While it would be great to rely on the honor system, anyone offering parts should update their post to indicate who got which parts, both so we don't ask for parts already gone, and so we don't have people requesting five damaged units to produce one or more "new" ones -- not repairing one they already have!

I think it is also reasonable that any unused parts from large assemblies exchanged here should remain in the "pool", for request by someone else. For example, if I request a "dead" PE to replace the bezel on mine, the rest of the PE is put up for others to request use.

It would also be helpful if we had good dis-assembly directions with graphics or linked elsewhere. That way, only the needed parts could be pulled and shipped -- costs less.

I include eDGe-related parts because if my eDGe failed, I wouldn't be likely to need the Startech USB/ethernet adapter, or my Bluetooth GPS. Any new tablet would HAVE a GPS!

Any thoughts on this?