5 Step How to Replace Laptop Screen

What is more painful than the sound of the screen that is shattered when it hit the floor? The service to scares with dire predictions that include costs "astronomical" for repair? With a screwdriver, with a little skill and the right pieces, you solve one problem, especially if you have minimal technical skills. You can change your laptop screen cost at least not alone. Read on and discover the steps change a laptop screen.

Step 1: Determine if you need a new screen

 

If you drop down the laptop or dropped something on it and the screen is cracked it is easy to establish the diagnosis of a new display. Connect an external monitor via VGA port to check for malfunctioning laptop components.

 If everything is working properly, it is time to start looking for a new laptop display. If display problems are results visible external damage, the problem is not just the screen, but other parts of the laptop. If your screen light flashes and closes after a few minutes of use or does not light at all, but you can still see an image on the screen rather weak, your problem may be the inverter (inverter is a small board that supplies power to the backlight).

 The good news is that this board is not as expensive as an LCD screen. If the problem persists, replace the inverter and backlight can be damaged. If the screen displays lines or solid color, connect to an external monitor. If the problem persists on the external monitor, the problem may be the motherboard of your laptop or video circuitry, not the screen. If the external display works properly, the cables are connect between LCD and laptop may be the problem.

Step 2: Find and remove screws mask

 

Before you buy a new LCD screen, you will want to examine it and eventually it out the old one. By doing so you will be able to identify possible causes for the problem of the display and you can see the serial number corresponding to buying a new LCD.

Before you begin, remove the laptop battery and unplug the charger. For most laptops you'll need a few tools to remove damaged LCD: A small Philips screwdriver and a small flathead screwdriver or a knife.
First locate the screw covers. Most rubber caps are placed on the front of the display bezel (surrounding frame), though on some notebooks these covers can be found on the side of the screen. Use the flat head screwdriver or knife to remove the rubber caps which are hidden screws. After removing all the covers, put them in a plastic bag to avoid losing them.

Step 3: Remove frame

 

From the bottom of the screen, carefully remove the plastic frame to avoid tearing. After removing the plastic frame, you can see the LCD screen or in the metal. On most laptops, the inverter board is directly below the screen. After removing all the plastic frames around the screen, LCD screen tilts slightly forward so you can easily detach the cover.

If your laptop does not have physical damage such as a cracked screen, check the connecting cables and inverter for loose connections or broken wires.

Tips: If one of the plastic frames does not come off easily, check the frame to see if you jumped over a bolt.

Step 4: Find the right parts

 
Now that you've exposed the screen, look on the label on the back screen series producer. This series consists of one or more letters followed by a series of numbers. Manufacturers use different variations of the same model laptop screen, so this series will ensure that you get the appropriate screen for your notebook; your.

Step 5: Replace broken screen

 
Before removing the broken LCD, you have to disconnect all cables that connect to the system. The video cable is usually glued to the long ribbon cable to the back of the screen. Carefully remove the tape and then disconnect the connector on the back of the LCD screen. Also make sure you unplug the power cable between the LCD and inverter.

 If you wish to remove the inverter to replace or to access the power connector, simply remove the screws inverter, and then disconnect power connectors on each side of the inverter. After you have disconnected the cables, remove the screws holding the LCD to the metal frame. Installing the new LCD is simply a matter of reversing the process: fix the new LCD in the frame, and then connect the video cable and inverter.

Step 6: Check

 

Before you put plastic masks, testing the new LCD screen. Connect the power cord and turn on the laptop. If the screen does not work properly, turn off your laptop and then check the inverter and video connections. After you made sure that everything goes perfectly, reassemble everything back.