Cost for LCD on DSC-F717

[bassoprofundo]

I opened up the case to my F717 not too long ago and found that the LCD was cracked. Mysteriously, no one around the house knows anything about it ... :mad: It still works fine, but only 1/3 of the LCD is viewable. Anyway, I want to get it replaced, but Sony and/or an authorized repair center wants $50 just to look at it and won't tell me how much an LCD replacement would be. Does anyone have an idea how much this would cost to replace? I want to get it fixed, but I don't want to bother if it's going to cost me enough $$$ to buy me another camera. I'm just trying to get an idea how much it'd be so I know if I should just bite the bullet and get another camera. Thanks in advance...

[poikkeus]

I'm sorry to hear about your broken LCD.

The availability and quality of repairs varies considerably. (For example, stay away from Mack at all costs.)

A basic $50 standard charge "just to look at your camera" seems to be pretty standard in the industry. However, I've heard that Sony has a flat-rate repair service of $171. Personally, I'm not sure if I'd feel comfortable sending it anywhere else.

[bassoprofundo]

The flat rate repair is if the camera is in warranty (it is) and is a covered repair. Sony's warranty specifically says that it doesn't cover repair of any "display devices" meaning that the LCD isn't covered under warranty. :( After seeing that warranty, I'll know better than to buy a Sony product without an extended warranty from a reputable retailer... Anyone else?