This video explains how to remove and replace the LCD screen and inverter board in Acer Aspire 5580, 5570 and 3680 series laptops.

It’s not necessary to separate the display panel from the laptop base in order to remove the LCD and inverter. You can do it while the display is still attached to the base.

REMOVING SCREEN AND INVERTER WITHOUT REMOVING DISPLAY PANEL

1. Turn off the laptop and remove the battery.

2. Remove 8 screws securing the display bezel (time point 0:08 in the video).

3. Remove the display bezel (time point 0:20 in the video).

4. Remove the inverter board (time point 0:30 in the video).

5. Remove screws securing the LCD screen assembly to the display cover (time poing 0:43).

Now it’s getting differnt.

6. Separate the LCD screen assembly from the display cover and disconnect the video cable on the back of the LCD screen (time 1:44 in the video).

NOTE: At this point the LCD screen assembly is still attached to the laptop base.

7. Remove screws securing the LCD screen to the moutning brackets. Two screws on each side of the screen (time 1:17 in the video).

8. Replace the removed LCD screen with a new one if needed. You can find a new screen for Acer Aspire laptops here.

For complete laptop disassembly instructins please refer to this service manual for Acer Aspire 3680, 5570, 5580 laptops. It’s a 4.6MB pdf file and might take some time to download.

Today I will be removing and replacing the LCD screen in an IBM ThinkPad T43p laptop. You can use same set of instructions for ThinkPad T43 and some other IBM (now Lenovo) laptops.

Failure description: the laptop starts with a reddish screen (white color appear to be pink). After a minute or two the backlight goes completely off but you still can see a very faint image on the screen if you look very closely. When you restart the laptop, the screen lights up again but a minute later the light goes off.

Solution: the laptop has a failing backlight lamp which is a part of the LCD screen. The whole screen has to be replaced.

You can try replacing just the backlight lamp without replacing the screen, but it’s not easy and should be done only by an experienced technician.

Let’s disassemble the display panel and remove the LCD screen.

STEP 1.

Carefully remove four screw seals from the bottom part of the display bezel.

You can remove them with a sharp object.

Remove all four screws found under the seals.

STEP 2.

Remove three screws (found under seals) from the left side of the display panel.

STEP 3.

Remove four screws (found under seals) from the right side of the display panel.

STEP 4.

The display bezel is glued to the LCD screen with sticky tape. You can separate the bezel using a guitar pick (as I do) or another piece of plastic.
Insert the guitar pick between the display bezel and screen and carefully move it along the side until the bezel is separated.

STEP 5.

Continue removing the display bezel with your fingers.

STEP 6.

The screen inverter is mounted under the bezel and can be replaced without removing the bezel completely. I’ll remove the display bezel because I have to replace the LCD screen.

STEP 7.

The display bezel has been removed.

STEP 8.

In order to confirm the backlight lamp failure I did the following experiment.
I unpluged the LCD screen from the right side of the inveter board and pluged in an known good backlight lamp. After that I turned on the laptop and tested it with my backlight lamp for about 10 minutes. My backlight lamp didn’t turn off and worked fine all time. That means the backlight lamp inside the screen is bad.

If your laptop doesn’t work with a known good backlight lamp, most likely you have a problem with the inverter board.

STEP 9.

Unplug the inverter board from the video cable.
Remove the inverter board.

Do you need a new inverter board? Find a new inverter here.

STEP 10.

Carefully separate the LCD screen from the display cover. Do not forget to release the cable with night lamp. Simply pull the cable from the display cover.

STEP 11.

Now you can access the back side of the LCD screen and unplug the screen cable.

Remove sticky tape securing the connection and pull the cable connector from the LCD screen.

STEP 12.

Remove the LCD screen from the laptop.

The LCD screen has been removed.

Be careful with this piece of plastic. Try not to remove it from the display because it will take some time to figure out how to connect it back together.
I believe this piece of plastic is designed to prevent the screen cable from breaking when you close the display.

STEP 13.

Remove two screws securing the display mounting brackets.
Remove the bracket and move it to a new LCD screen.
Do the same with the bracket on the other side of the screen.

You can find a new LCD screen using two different part numbers from the back side of the defective screen:
1. The model number of the LCD screen. In my laptop it is N150U3-L01
2. FRU part number. In my laptop it is 92P6753.

Looking for a new screen for your IBM ThinkPad T43/T43p laptop? You can find a brand new screen here.

In this post I explain how to remove screen inverter and replace LCD screen in a Compaq Presario m2000 laptop. It’s way easier to disassemble the laptop display panel when the display panel is separated from the laptop. You’ll find instructions for removing the display panel in my previous guide for Compaq Presario m2000 laptops, just follow steps 1,2,3,9,10. This guide might work for some other Compaq Presario laptops. If it works for you, please mention the laptop model in the comments below.

It is possible to remove the inverter and LCD screen while the display is still attached to the laptop but it will be harder to remove the screen bezel.

If the backlight in your laptop stopped working and the image on the screen is so dim that you can barely see it under bright light, most likely you have a failed inverter board. There is a good chance to fix the problem if you replace the inverter board.
If you replace the inverter board but the image is still dim, most likely there is a problem with the backlight lamp inside the LCD screen. If that’s the case, try replacing the LCD screen.

Before you start make sure the laptop is turned off and the battery is removed.

STEP 1.

There are six screws securing the screen bezel to the display cover. These screws are hidden under six rubber seals. You’ll have to remove these seals first.

Remove screw seals with a sharp object. These seals have a sticky bottom. You can glue them somewhere on the bezel so they don’t get lost.

STEP 2.

Insert your fingers between the LCD screen and bezel and start separating bezel from the cover.

Continue separating the screen bezel.

It might take some time to release the bezel from hinge covers. It will be even harder if the display is still attached to the laptop.

Finally, the screen bezel has been removed.

STEP 3.

The screen inverter is mounted below the LCD screen. There are no screws securing the inverter.

Remove the ivnerter board from the display assembly and disconnect cables on both ends of the inverter.

Now you can replace the inverter board with a new one if needed.

Need a new inverter board? Find it here.

STEP 4.

Let’s proceed to the LCD screen removal.

There are two screws securing the LCD screen to the mounting brackets. Remove two screws from each side.

Separate the LCD screen from the display cover.

Now you can access the back side of the LCD screen and disconnect the video cable.

Remove sticky tape securing the connection and uplug the video cable from the LCD screen connector.

Now you can remove the LCD screen and replace it with a new one if needed.

The best way to find a new replacement screen is searching by the LCD part number. In my laptop the part number is LP150X08 (A5)(N1).

You can find a new screen for you Compaq Presario m2000 laptop here for less than $100.

In this guide I’ll be removing the LCD screen and inverter board from a Dell Inspiron 9400 laptop. You can use same set of instructions for a Dell Inspiron E1705 and probably some other Dell laptops. If my guide works for you, please mention the laptop model in the comments below.

Need a new LCD screen for your Dell Inspiron 9400 laptop? Find it here for less than $100.

Like in most other laptops, in this model the LCD screen is mounted between the display cover and front bezel. You’ll find eight screw seals on the front bezel. Six rubber seals (red circles) and two plastic seals (green circles).

Remove rubber seals using a sharp object. Glue these seals somewhere on the front bezel so they don’t get lost.

Remove two plastic seals using the same tool. Also, glue them somewhere on the front bezel.

Remove all eight screws found under the seals.

When all screws are removed you can start separating the front bezel from the display cover.  Use your fingers and a piece of soft plastic. In this guide I’m using a guitar pick.

Continue separating the front bezel.

The front bezel has been removed.

There are screws securing the LCD screen to the hinge bracket. You’ll find four screws on each side.

Remove four screw on one side of the display panel.

And after that remove four screws on the other side of the panel.

Now you can separate the LCD screen assembly from the cover.

Be careful, there is a video cable connecting the LCD screen and inverter board to the motherboard.
Place the LCD screen on the palm rest so you can access the video cable and unplug it from the LCD screen and inverter.

Press on latches on both sides of the video cable connector and pull it from the LCD screen.

Unplug the other end of the video cable from the inverter board.

Now you can remove the LCD screen and inverter board. As you see, the inverter board is attached to the LCD screen frame. It’s very common setup for Dell laptops.

The inverter board is mounted inside the metal casing which is a part of the LCD screen frame.
Remove one screw securing the inverter board and turn the LCD screen upside down.

Unplug the backlight cable from the inverter board.

Carefully remove the inverter board from the metal casing and replace it with a new one if needed. You can buy a new inverter board here for about $15-20.
When you buy a new LCD screen for your Dell laptop, it might come with the inverter board already attached to it. It’s very common. If that’s the case, you don’t have to remove the old inverter.

Before you start do not forget to turn off the laptop, unplug the AC power adapter and remove the battery.

STEP 1.

On the screen bezel you’ll find six screw seals. Four rubber seals and two plastic seals.

You can remove these seals with a sharp object.
Remove all six screws found under the seals.

STEP 2.

Start separating the screen bezel from the display cover with your fingers. You can use a piece of soft plastic to separate the bezel.

Continue separating the screen bezel on the top of the display and after that move to the lower part.

Finally, remove the screen bezel.

STEP 3.

Remove four screws securing the LCD screen to the left mounting bracket.

STEP 4.

Remove four screws securing the LCD screen to the right mounting bracket.

STEP 5.

Remove two screws securing the web camera.

STEP 6.

Separate the LCD screen assembly from the display cover. As you see, the web camera is still attached to the screen assembly.

STEP 7.

Plase the LCD screen assembly upside down on the palm rest.
The green ribbon cable is the video cable and it has two connectors. One of the is connected to the LCD screen and another one to the inverter board.

Carefully push on two latches on both sides of the LCD connector, release the cable and disconnect it from the LCD screen.

Pull the second connector up and disconnect it from the inverter board.

STEP 8.

Remove the screen assembly (LCD screen and inverter board).

The inverter board is attached to the bottom part of the LCD screen. The inverter board can be replaced separately.

The best way to find a new replacement screen is searching by the LCD screen model number or Dell part number. Both numbers can be found on one sticker with a barcode.

You can find a cheap replacment LCD screen for Dell Vostor 1500 and other Dell laptops here.

In this guide I explain how to remove and replace a damaged LCD screen in a HP Pavilion dv2000 notebook. This guide should work for all models in Pavilion dv2000 line.

By the way, this HP Pavilion dv2000 is like a small copy of HP Pavilion dv6000 notebook and all disassembly steps will be very similar.

Before you start, please turn off the laptop, unplug the power adapter and remove the battery.

STEP 1.

The LCD screen is mounted between the display cover and bezel. The screen bezel is secured to the display cover by six screws hidden under six screw seals. I circled these screw seals.

Remove all seals with a sharp object and after that remove all screws found under the seals.

STEP 2.

Start separating the screen bezel from the display cover on one of the top corners.

Continue separating the screen bezel.

Remove the screen bezel.

STEP 3.

The inverter board works as a power supply for the backlight lamp hidden inside the LCD screen. In most notebooks the inverter board is mounted below the LCD screen. In my guide I will not be removing the inverter board and because of that I will unplug only one cable from the right side.

STEP 4.

Remove four screws securing the display hinges to the cover.

STEP 5.

Carefully separate the display assembly from the cover and place the LCD face down on the keyboard.

Now you can access the LCD cable (video cable) connector. The LCD cable connects the screen to the the motherboard.

STEP 6.

Unplug the LCD cable from the screen.

STEP 7.

Remove the LCD screen assembly from the notebook. As you can see, the screen still has two mounting brackets attached to the left and right sides.

STEP 8.

In order to remove the mounting bracket, simply remove three screws. Transfer the bracket to the new screen.

Are you looking for a new screen for your HP Pavilion dv2000 notebook? You can find it here for less than $70.

Did you know that your HP Pavilion dv2000 notebook might qualify from a free repair from HP?

In this guide I will remove the LCD screen and FL inverter board from an Acer Aspire 3620. The guide will work for other Acer Aspire models. If it works for your, please mention the model number in the comments below.

You’ll find my first disassembly guide for the same Acer Aspire 3620 in the previous post where I explained how to remove the motherboard and clean the cooling module.

Let’s start taking it apart.

Step 1.

You’ll find four rubber plugs in four corners of the LCD screen bezel. Remove these plugs with a sharp object and glue them somewhere on the bezel so they don’t get lost. Remove four screws hidden under the rubber plugs.

Step 2.

Start separating the screen bezel with your fingers. I found it’s easier to separate the bezel if you start from the top.

Continue separating the bezel. Be careful with the display latch, it has to stay attached to the screen cover.

Finally, remove the LCD screen bezel.

Step 3.

You’ll find the screen inverter board also known as FL inverter mounted below the LCD screen. Remove two screws securing the inverter board.

Step 4.

In order to remove the inverter board, you’ll have to unplug two cables.

The black cable on the left side is connected to the motherboard. It supplyis power to the inverter board from the motherboard.
The cable one the righ side is connected to the backlight lamp inside the LCD screen.

Now you can replace the inverter board with a new one if needed.
I’m not going to remove the LCD screen because I’m taking it apart just for this guide.

Step 5.

Remove two screws securing the LCD screen brackets to the hinges.

Now you can separate the LCD screen assembly from the cover and access the back side of the screen.

In order to remove the LCD screen assembly you’ll have to unplug the video cable first.

After the video cable is unplugged, you can remove the  LCD screen assembly (screen and mounting brackets).

If you are replacing the screen with a new one, you’ll have to transfer mounting brackets to the new screen. You can find a new screen for your Acer Asprie 3620 (and any other Acer laptop) here.

This guide will help you replace the screen inverter in a Dell Latitude D800 laptop. As in most other models, the inverter board is mounted inside the display panel and located below the LCD screen.

You will find the display panel diagram in the service manual for Dell Latitude D800.

Screen inverter failure symptoms:

1. The laptop starts normally and video works fine for a while but after some time the screen goes very dark. You still can see the desktop but it’s very faint.
2. When you turn on the laptop, the screen lights up for a moment and goes off.
3. You can light up the screen for a short period of time by pressing on the lid close switch.

You can search for a new screen inverter for Dell Latitude D800 laptops here.

By the way, when the inverter board fails, you still can use the laptop with an external monitor connected to the VGA port.

1. Turn off the laptop.
2. Connect an external monitor.
3. Start the laptop, it should detect the external monitor automatically. If the external monitor is not detected, try switching video from internal to external mode using Fn+F8 key combination.

This guide shows how to remove the display panel assembly from Dell Inspiron 1200 and 2200 series laptops.

The display panel has three key components:
1. LCD screen (displays image)
2. Inverter board (power up the LCD backlight lamp)
3. Video cable (carries data signal for the LCD screen and power for the inverter board)

If you have a problem with the laptop video and not sure witch component is the culprit, it make sense to replace the whole display panel assembly. You can find replacement parts for Dell Inspiron 1200 and 2200 laptops here.

Troubleshooting tip:

Let’s say your laptop displays garbled video. Test your laptop with an external monitor and find out if the external video output has the same problem. If both internal and external video have the same issue, it’s not related to the display panel assembly. There is something wrong the the laptop motherboard, video card or memory

Also, you can use this guide for removing and replacing laptop keyboard, wireless card and cooling fan.

The disassembly guide doesn’t explain how to take apart the display assembly but you can find these instructions in the official service manual here.

If the screen on your HP Pavilion zv5000 laptop suddenly went dark, most likely this problem is related to the inverter board. This guide explains how to get inside the display panel and and replace the failed inverter board with a new one. You will not find these instructions in the official service manual.

The screen inverter replacement will take about 20-30 minutes. You can find a new inverter board for your Pavilion zv5000 laptop here for less then $15.

Here are some of the most common inverter failure symptoms:
1. The laptop starts fine but you barely can see any image on the laptop screen. If you connect an external monitor, it works fine.
2. You turn on the laptop and the screen works fine for a while but then it goes dark. If you restart the laptop the screen starts fine and goes dart again.
3. When the screen is dark you can light it up for a moment by tapping on the lid close switch.

It is possible that your inverter board is OK and there is a problem with the backlight lamp inside the screen, but this failure is less common.

Other posts related to HP Pavilion zv5000 laptop repair:
1. Removing LCD screen and replacing backlight lamp.
2. Removing keyboard and upgrading memory.