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Samuel · 07-09-2008, 03:19 AM

Hello everyone.

Yesterday, when I take out the Iliad of a shoulder bag, noticed that the screen was messed up. The glass is in perfect condition(not even a scratch), but it seems that somehow the eink sustrate has been broken.

I've seen that's not an uncommon problem, and the fix costs 275€, which is almost half of the price of the device. I wonder if someone has tried to replace the screen, or at least has taken apart the Iliad, and if the eink display can be bought by individuals.

The torx screws on the back seem easy to remove, but I don't know if openning the device is as easy as that.

I know it's risky, but I found the cost of the fix it's way too much, and it may be worth a try.

Thanks in advance.

07-09-2008, 03:19 AM	#1
Samuel Junior Member Posts: 4 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2008 Device: Irex Iliad	Replacing an Iliad Screen, possible? Hello everyone. Yesterday, when I take out the Iliad of a shoulder bag, noticed that the screen was messed up. The glass is in perfect condition(not even a scratch), but it seems that somehow the eink sustrate has been broken. I've seen that's not an uncommon problem, and the fix costs 275€, which is almost half of the price of the device. I wonder if someone has tried to replace the screen, or at least has taken apart the Iliad, and if the eink display can be bought by individuals. The torx screws on the back seem easy to remove, but I don't know if openning the device is as easy as that. I know it's risky, but I found the cost of the fix it's way too much, and it may be worth a try. Thanks in advance.