[davecom]

Very significant deep scratches from a fall from waist level onto the floor. Apple says it will be $299 for any out of warranty fix including just replacing this screen. A third party will do it for $135 that I found. I can do it myself for $70 for an easy solution that includes the touch screen with the glass or I can make it very difficult on myself by purchasing a $20 kit that only includes the glass - meaning I would have to separate the current glass from the touch screen unit myself.

Suggestions? Anyone have any experience with any of these options.

[64stang06]

The thing with Apple is the replacement will have a warranty. Basically, it will be like a new phone again and continue where the original phone left off. If you had it for 2 months, you'll have 10 months left unless you purchase AppleCare. With a third party, you risk voiding the Apple warranty altogether, esp. now that you called Apple and they have a case regarding this issue. I can't say what to do for you, but sometimes the $299 is less of a hassle in the long run.

[vmarks]

rapidrepair.com will do a good job of it, and they offer a limited warranty on their work.

I've done it and other iPod repairs before. You need to know your abilities. Don't try and take on too much.

[frdmfghtr]

$299 to fix it? You may as well just replace it and try selling the damaged one for parts.