PRS-350 Broken Stylus prs 350 - Page 2

1drey · 12-09-2010, 01:36 PM

Sure!

http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo...eat=directlink

Seems that there is a sharp joint which makes even tiny cracks to grow fast and with dramatical sequences.

This picture is better http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo...eat=directlink

MasterGame · 12-09-2010, 04:05 PM

Perhaps you (or your significant other) could use epoxy putty (like this) to connect the two parts back together. With the Sony stylus, since both the metal body and the plastic head are hollow, the repair would be internal, and the finished part should look as good as new.

1drey · 12-10-2010, 02:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MasterGame

Perhaps you (or your significant other) could use epoxy putty

That's my exact plan! With minor correction - a plastic head is not hollow, it should be drilled for repair. I have found a 1,5mm bit already.

CaseyRobinson · 12-29-2010, 08:34 PM

I have just become an unwilling member of the broken prs-350 stylus club. Do we have a newsletter or anything like that?

viviena · 12-29-2010, 11:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CaseyRobinson

I have just become an unwilling member of the broken prs-350 stylus club. Do we have a newsletter or anything like that?

I'd welcome you to the club... but it's also not one I'm keen to be a member of.

Mine's still broken like in 1drey's pic, except the plastic has cracked almost completely now. I've just taken to using a Nintendo DS stylus and carrying it about separately.

1drey · 01-03-2011, 08:13 AM

I repaired my broken stylus.
Drilled a plastic part with 1,5mm bit using had tool - be careful not setting too high rotational speed as the shitty polystyrene it is made from melts easily.
Unscrewed broken threaded part from the aluminium part of the stylus.
Cut a part of paper clip, made a couple of tiny curves on it.
Prepared a drop of epoxy glue (with addition of flour - to make it less 'liquid') and assembled everything in one part.

Looks almost like new except for the tip which melted partially bacause I was not aware of rotational speed, but it ain't seen when a stylus is in it's place. Keeps a bit more tight in it's place.

stouravon · 02-26-2011, 09:43 AM

And another member of the broken stylus club. Clearly a design fault. It just fell apart as I took it out - snapped in the same place as all the others.

carpetmojo · 02-28-2011, 04:03 AM

Handy money-saving tip........
I don't know if sizes are global (!) but a size 11 (UK) knitting needle - plastic I suggest - happens to be exactly the right size for Sony 650PRS's, at least.

Quick trim for length, smooth over, and glue one of those amusing (?) push on rubber erasers for pencils, or whatever you fancy, and job done............

You can even get different colours.

Suits you, sir......................

pendragginp · 02-28-2011, 12:14 PM

THAT is quite an idea!

boxcorner · 02-28-2011, 12:57 PM

You could buy a replacement PRS-650 stylus, and modify it as described in the following thread:

https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...us+replacement (see Post #21)

carpetmojo · 03-01-2011, 06:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pendragginp

THAT is quite an idea!

'Nother alternative - wooden keebab stick / skewer (the thin ones, obviously).

You can even go to all the effort of varnishing/colouring it as well........

swolfe2@cox.net · 03-14-2011, 04:46 PM

Here is Sony's response to the broken stylus for my prs350:

hank you for contacting Sony Parts.

The information you requested is below:

A1786740A
STYLUS ASSY (Silver)
Unit Price (in USD):$62.91

You can order any available items through our website, or call us at (800)
488-7669.

http://servicesales.sel.sony.com

TIP: Shipping charges and local taxes will be added at checkout.

NOTE: Parts do not include installation instructions.

Thank you for choosing Sony.

The Sony Parts and Accessory Team
C79T
Richard

Yes, that is $62.91 for the little plastic, poorly designed, stylus replacement. I found this unbelievable, but I did confirm the price on the parts page.

swolfe2@cox.net · 03-14-2011, 04:53 PM

And, on top of the outrageous price, it's not even in stock:

A1786740A
STYLUS ASSY (Silver)

Currently In Stock:
No
Unit Price (in USD):
$62.91
Add to Shopping Cart

Asawi · 03-15-2011, 05:36 AM

Almost had a heart attack here! $62.91

Knitting needle makes a lot more sense...

I've really taken to using a q-tip (as suggested on this board in another topic) though for my regular reading. Fantastic for turning the pages with the ligtst of swipes and also for pointing. Have to find a way to store it in the cover though....

MasterGame · 03-15-2011, 07:59 AM

Sony USA wants $62.91 for the Stylus? They must be insane.

This Sony authorized service center in Germany lists it for 11.41 Euros, which is about $16.

12-09-2010, 01:36 PM	#16
1drey Member Posts: 21 Karma: 11628 Join Date: Dec 2007 Device: Sony PRS-505 PB360 Opus Sony PRS-350	Sure! http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo...eat=directlink Seems that there is a sharp joint which makes even tiny cracks to grow fast and with dramatical sequences. This picture is better http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo...eat=directlink Last edited by 1drey; 12-09-2010 at 02:08 PM.

02-28-2011, 12:57 PM	#25
boxcorner »(°±°)« Posts: 826 Karma: 775629 Join Date: Oct 2010 Device: divisive reader	You could buy a replacement PRS-650 stylus, and modify it as described in the following thread: https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...us+replacement (see Post #21) Last edited by boxcorner; 03-02-2011 at 04:31 AM.

03-14-2011, 04:46 PM	#27
swolfe2@cox.net Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2011 Device: Sony PRS-350	Sony's response to broken stylus Here is Sony's response to the broken stylus for my prs350: hank you for contacting Sony Parts. The information you requested is below: A1786740A STYLUS ASSY (Silver) Unit Price (in USD):$62.91 You can order any available items through our website, or call us at (800) 488-7669. http://servicesales.sel.sony.com TIP: Shipping charges and local taxes will be added at checkout. NOTE: Parts do not include installation instructions. Thank you for choosing Sony. The Sony Parts and Accessory Team C79T Richard Yes, that is $62.91 for the little plastic, poorly designed, stylus replacement. I found this unbelievable, but I did confirm the price on the parts page.

03-14-2011, 04:53 PM	#28
swolfe2@cox.net Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2011 Device: Sony PRS-350	one more thing about the stylus And, on top of the outrageous price, it's not even in stock: A1786740A STYLUS ASSY (Silver) Currently In Stock: No Unit Price (in USD): $62.91 Add to Shopping Cart

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12-09-2010, 04:05 PM	#17
MasterGame Enthusiast Posts: 47 Karma: 1672 Join Date: Jun 2009 Device: Sony PRS-350	Perhaps you (or your significant other) could use epoxy putty (like this) to connect the two parts back together. With the Sony stylus, since both the metal body and the plastic head are hollow, the repair would be internal, and the finished part should look as good as new.

12-29-2010, 08:34 PM	#19
CaseyRobinson Dude Posts: 1 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2010 Device: PRS-350	I have just become an unwilling member of the broken prs-350 stylus club. Do we have a newsletter or anything like that?

01-03-2011, 08:13 AM	#21
1drey Member Posts: 21 Karma: 11628 Join Date: Dec 2007 Device: Sony PRS-505 PB360 Opus Sony PRS-350	I repaired my broken stylus. Drilled a plastic part with 1,5mm bit using had tool - be careful not setting too high rotational speed as the shitty polystyrene it is made from melts easily. Unscrewed broken threaded part from the aluminium part of the stylus. Cut a part of paper clip, made a couple of tiny curves on it. Prepared a drop of epoxy glue (with addition of flour - to make it less 'liquid') and assembled everything in one part. Looks almost like new except for the tip which melted partially bacause I was not aware of rotational speed, but it ain't seen when a stylus is in it's place. Keeps a bit more tight in it's place.

02-26-2011, 09:43 AM	#22
stouravon Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2010 Device: sony prs 305	And another member of the broken stylus club. Clearly a design fault. It just fell apart as I took it out - snapped in the same place as all the others.

02-28-2011, 04:03 AM	#23
carpetmojo Wizard Posts: 3,117 Karma: 9269999 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: UK Device: Sony- T3, PRS650, 350, T1/2/3, Paperwhite, Fire 8.9,Samsung Tab S 10.5	Handy money-saving tip........ I don't know if sizes are global (!) but a size 11 (UK) knitting needle - plastic I suggest - happens to be exactly the right size for Sony 650PRS's, at least. Quick trim for length, smooth over, and glue one of those amusing (?) push on rubber erasers for pencils, or whatever you fancy, and job done............ You can even get different colours. Suits you, sir......................

02-28-2011, 12:14 PM	#24
pendragginp Guru Posts: 985 Karma: 4567263 Join Date: May 2009 Location: The End Of The Earth Device: Several	THAT is quite an idea!

03-15-2011, 05:36 AM	#29
Asawi Gadgetoholic Posts: 1,467 Karma: 3865860 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Sweden Device: Kobo Libra2, Tolino Vision 6	Almost had a heart attack here! $62.91 Knitting needle makes a lot more sense... I've really taken to using a q-tip (as suggested on this board in another topic) though for my regular reading. Fantastic for turning the pages with the ligtst of swipes and also for pointing. Have to find a way to store it in the cover though....

03-15-2011, 07:59 AM	#30
MasterGame Enthusiast Posts: 47 Karma: 1672 Join Date: Jun 2009 Device: Sony PRS-350	Sony USA wants $62.91 for the Stylus? They must be insane. This Sony authorized service center in Germany lists it for 11.41 Euros, which is about $16.

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