L.W.
We have a 46" Sony LCD TV and "the screen" is actually a protective cover that can be replaced. Don't know if that is the case with yours. We bought the extended warranty because that is one of the things it covers...replacement of scratched/cracked protective cover. I have two boys and was worried about them damaging the screen and the guys at Best Buy said it was an easily replaceable part. Read your owner's manual and see what it says about a damaged screen/cover. Good luck!