So I broke my window re-installing it after I had my Provari powder coated. I was pretty bummed and since my device is out of warranty, I wanted to try and fix it myself. 15 minutes later, I have a new window. Here's how:
Step 1: Procure a thin (I think the brand was Glad) plastic tupperware square bowl, like this... but without the textured portion. I had one lying around, so it was free
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Step 2: Grab your broken window to compare sizes. The mounting tabs broke off on mine, so this should be a cm or two longer
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Step 3: Using your broken window as a guide, cut out a slightly larger piece (to allow for error/trimming) of the tupperware container from the rounded/bent section. The picture below is of a test piece I did with a flat section. This was just about the right size, but didn't have the necessary curvature that you need to match the curves of the device.
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Step 4: I lined the new window up in the device (after removing the battery, button, and chip/cap) and poked a hole through the plastic with a push pin. Since you used the thinner, more flexible tupperware, this is super easy. I widened the hole with the push pin slowly, checking with the window screws until they threaded in on their own. After screwing in one side of the window, poke a hole through the second screw hole on the device through the plastic. I then removed the window to widen the hole and thread the screw through. Once it threaded I just slid it into the tube and screwed it in. Here's how it looks completed!
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While the window doesn't sit flush with the outer diameter of the tube (like it does from the factory) this is still a quick and easy solution that was free. Hope this helps some of you!
Step 1: Procure a thin (I think the brand was Glad) plastic tupperware square bowl, like this... but without the textured portion. I had one lying around, so it was free
imgur: the simple image sharer
Step 2: Grab your broken window to compare sizes. The mounting tabs broke off on mine, so this should be a cm or two longer
imgur: the simple image sharer
Step 3: Using your broken window as a guide, cut out a slightly larger piece (to allow for error/trimming) of the tupperware container from the rounded/bent section. The picture below is of a test piece I did with a flat section. This was just about the right size, but didn't have the necessary curvature that you need to match the curves of the device.
imgur: the simple image sharer
Step 4: I lined the new window up in the device (after removing the battery, button, and chip/cap) and poked a hole through the plastic with a push pin. Since you used the thinner, more flexible tupperware, this is super easy. I widened the hole with the push pin slowly, checking with the window screws until they threaded in on their own. After screwing in one side of the window, poke a hole through the second screw hole on the device through the plastic. I then removed the window to widen the hole and thread the screw through. Once it threaded I just slid it into the tube and screwed it in. Here's how it looks completed!
imgur: the simple image sharer
While the window doesn't sit flush with the outer diameter of the tube (like it does from the factory) this is still a quick and easy solution that was free. Hope this helps some of you!
