I guess another option is to look on the recycle it list and see if somebody has one that they would sell to you second hand Eleanor Martha Burke > On 26 Jun 2014, at 22:11, "Ibrahim Gucukoglu" <ibrahim_gucukoglu@xxxxxxxx> > wrote: > > Hi Jim. > > There are still a few Nokia care point shops scattered around the country, > but whether they'd be able to repair your phone I couldn't say. Nokia do > have a repairs service, however whether they could repair your phone would > depend on whether they have the parts and the repairs necessary, given that > the C5 is an old phone now. > > Good luck, Ibrahim. > > -----Original Message----- From: Jim Williams > Sent: Thursday, June 26, 2014 7:44 PM > To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > Subject: [access-uk] Re: More Nokia C5 Woes > > Hi Jackie EtAl, > > Thanks for your responses, as I've been without of the phone for about 6 > weeks through misplacing it, I will have to think long and hard before > deciding. > > Elenor's view about getting my C5 repaired prompts another question. > Several of the main phone shops, including Carphone Wharehouse, were not > interested in even looking at the phone. It was Phone Exchange who came up > with the repair option but I have heard some mixed reports about their > service so can anyone recommend a reputable repairer. > > Jim > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jackie Brown" > <thebrownsplace@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> > To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> > Sent: Thursday, June 26, 2014 4:43 PM > Subject: [access-uk] Re: More Nokia C5 Woes > > >> Hi Jim >> >> With limited funds, and in keeping with the type of phone you already have, >> perhaps the nearest would be the Alto2 from RNIB? I suggest this because it >> is unlocked, and will enable you to simply swap over your Sim card. It also >> has a tactile keypad, and you wouldn't need to purchase a Talks upgrade >> because speech is built into the Alto2. >> >> I hope this helps give you some food for thought. >> >> >> >> Kind regards, >> >> Jackie Brown >> Twitter: @thebrownsplace >> Skype: Thejackmate >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of >> Jim Williams >> Sent: 26 June 2014 14:51 >> To: BCAB Discussion List >> Cc: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >> Subject: [access-uk] More Nokia C5 Woes >> >> Hi Lists, >> >> Apologies for cross posting but I need as much advice as possible. >> >> I thought the battery had died on my C5 but tests prove this not to be the >> case. I have been informed that is probably a display malfunction or even a >> motherboard issue. The display will cost £25-£30 alone to rectify, with >> possibly a similar amount for the motherboard replacement. >> >> Rather than spend such an amount on repairs I was wondering if anyone can >> point me to a replacement of some kind. Funds are limited at the moment so >> I will need to consider very carefully what are my options. >> >> Thanks in advance for any ideas. >> >> Jim Williams >> >> ** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:- >> ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe] >> ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to: >> ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >> ** and in the Subject line type >> ** unsubscribe >> ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the >> ** immediately-following link:- >> ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq] >> ** or send a message, to >> ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq > > ** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:- > ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe] > ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to: > ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > ** and in the Subject line type > ** unsubscribe > ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the > ** immediately-following link:- > ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq] > ** or send a message, to > ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq > > ** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:- > ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe] > ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to: > ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > ** and in the Subject line type > ** unsubscribe > ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the > ** immediately-following link:- > ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq] > ** or send a message, to > ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq > ** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe] ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to: ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ** and in the Subject line type ** unsubscribe ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the ** immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq] ** or send a message, to ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq