Creative Zen Vision W - Liquid Crystal broken, Can it be Fixed ????

Hi guys
the actual plastic screen is intact but the liquid crystal behind it is shattered so i can't see the screen. The player still functions and i use it as an mp3 blind but i can't of course watch videos anymore or search for songs. Luckily when it broke it was set to random jukebox
Can the liquid crystal be fixed or is the whole thing stuffed ?
thanks

G You can replace the screen. Video on taking it apart here. http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=...Dr&view=videos? Purchase screen here.http://www.thegadgetdr.com/Zen-Vision-W-Parts-s/[email protected]

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