Replacement cover for X10 usb port

[#1]

Does anyone know where I can get a replacement cover for the USB port on my X10? SE thinks it is an acceptable solution for me to send my phone in and have it replaced.

All I need is a flimsy 10 cent replacement for the flimsy 10 cent original. I think I can handle the installation myself. Why does SE have to make this so difficult? I KNOW I'm not the only one this has happened to.

[Uliwooly]

check ebay for the parts

this is the disassembly guide

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=6368979

just know that by opening the x10 you may forfeit your warranty

[Martha-]

I'm going to assume you are in the USA based on your "sending it in" comment.

Although I'm sure you may be able to buy the piece online, I haven't seen it, nor am I exactly sure what you could use as search terms.

Since it's not something covered under the warranty,. and it's not considered a user-replaced part.

What actually happened to it?

[#4]

I have no idea. I pulled the phone out of my pocket to make a call and the cover was missing. It wasn't in my pocket or anyplace else I looked. I wasn't worried, I just assumed I could buy a replacement. Since it's just a small piece of plastic and rubber, it would take only a few seconds to replace. Two SE reps insisted that the only way to get the part was to send in the phone for repairs.

[suze · Accepted solution]

Just found this via a few links on another forum, might be of use.... http://cnn.cn/shop/sonyericsson-xperia-c-28_946.html

[#6]

Excellent find!!!!  I spent quite a while looking and I couldn't find anything....and that's saying something, because I'm usually pretty good at finding replacement parts!!

[#7]

You are the greatest, thank you for that link!

[suze]

Lol, glad you are a happy chappy.  I have bookmarked the link for my future reference.  Quite often get people asking about various bits n pieces for the phone and it looks quite a good resource to refer them too.  Let us know what the customer service/delivery etc was like - don't want to be recommending them if they aren't all they seem.