to a point.
Use Google to find dozens of places that offer repair to broken screens, etc.
No, Apple is not the only place to repair iPods
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I recently cracked my LCD screen for my iPod Touch is it worth trying to replace myself or should I try to find a repair store? Is Apple the only place I can have my iPod repaired?

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