In this guide I show how to remove and replace broken screen on Acer Aspire 5560 series laptops.

Most likely this guide will work for some other Acer Aspire models. If it fits your laptop please mention the model number in commends after this post.

Acer Aspire 5560 uses a LED-backlit LCD screen which is not very expensive. I’ll explain how to find a compatible replacement screen at the end of this guide. Let’s go though the screen removal procedure first.

In the following guide I explain only how to replace the screen. If you need to disassemble the laptop base, check out my previous Acer Aspire 5560 guide.

Before you start make sure the laptop is turned off.

STEP 1.

Unlock and remove laptop battery.

STEP 2.

You’ll find two screw covers on the lower part of the screen bezel.

STEP 3.

Remove both screw covers with a sharp object and glue them somewhere on the bezel so they don’t get lost.

Remove both screws found under covers.

STEP 4.

Start separating the screen bezel from the display cover on the upper part of the display.

Carefully insert your fingers between the bezel and LCD screen and wiggle the bezel. There are hidden plastic latches securing the bezel.

STEP 5.

Continue separating the screen bezel from the display cover.

When it’s separated on the top of the display, move to the lower part.

STEP 6.

The screen bezel removed.

STEP 7.

Remove four screws securing LCD screen mounting brackets to the display back cover.

STEP 8.

Before you separate the screen from the cover, it’s necessary to disconnect the web camera cable.

The web camera module mounted above the screen and it’s not a part of the screen.

Unplug the cable from the left side of the web camera.

STEP 9.

Now separate the display back cover from the LCD screen.

Be careful, the video cable and web camera cable still attached to the screen.

STEP 10.

The web camera cable is part of the video harness.

The web camera cable glued to the screen with double sticky tape. Separate this cable from the screen.

STEP 11.

Remove sticky tape securing the video cable connector.

STEP 12.

Disconnect the video cable from the connector on the LCD screen.

STEP 13.

Remove two screws securing the LCD screen to the right hinge bracket.

STEP 14.

Remove two more screws securing the screen to the left hinge bracket.

STEP 15.

Now you can remove the damaged screen and replace it with a new one.

Assemble the laptop following steps in the opposite direction.

As I mentioned at the beginning of this disassembly guide, Acer Aspire 5560 laptop has an LED-backlit LCD screen installed.

The best way to find a new compatible screen is searching by the model number which is printed on the back side of the original screen.

Here’s my screen part number: LP156WH2 (TL)(EA). You can find a new replacement screen here.

If you have a different screen installed, just search by the model number as I did.

In this guide I show how to replace LCD screen on HP Pavilion dv4 laptop.

HP Pavilion dv4 laptop comes with two different types of screens installed:
1. LCD screen with CCFL backlight (requires screen inverter).
2. LCD screen with LED backlight.

In this guide I’ll be replacing LCD with CCFL backlihgt.

Also you can use this guide for replacing LED LCDs but they don’t have inverter boards so you’ll have to skip steps 8 and 9.

Before you start make sure the laptop is turned off.

STEP 1.

Remove the laptop battery.

STEP 2.

Remove the screw cover located in the lower left corner of the display.

Remove one screw securing the screen bezel on the left side.

STEP 3.

Remove the screw cover located in the lower right corner of the display.

Remove one screw securing the screen bezel on the right side.

STEP 4.

Separate the top side of the screen bezel from the display cover.

STEP 5.

Continue removing the screen bezel.

STEP 6.

When the top side of the bezel separated from the display cover, move to the lower part.

Lift up one side of the bezel with a small screwdriver.

Work slowly. There are hidden latches securing the bezel. Try not to break all of them.

STEP 7.

Remove the screen bezel.

STEP 8.

As I mentioned before, this HP Pavilion dv4 laptop has a CCFL LCD screen which requires an  inverter board.

The screen inverter mounted on the lower part of the display assembly.

STEP 9.

There are a few plastic tabs securing the inverter board.

Lift up the inverter board and disconnect cables on both sides of the inverter.

Remove the inverter.

STEP 10.

Remove two screws securing the LCD screen on the top.

STEP 11.

Loosen (do not removed) three screw securing the left hinge.

STEP 12.

Loosen (do not removed) three screw securing the right hinge.

STEP 13.

Now you should be able to separate the LCD screen from the display cover just enough to access screws on both sides of the LCD screen.

Remove four screws securing the LCD screen on the right side.

STEP 14.

Remove four more screws securing the LCD screen on the left side.

STEP 15.

Carefully separate the LCD screen from the back cover.

STEP 16.

The web camera module still attached to the LCD screen.

The web camera IS NOT a part of the screen but it’s attached to the screen by two sticky aluminum strips.

Disconnect the web camera cable on the left side.

STEP 17.

Separate the web camera module from the screen.

STEP 18.

Place the screen face down on the keyboard.

The back side of the LCD screen covered with aluminum foil shielding.

STEP 19.

Lift up the shielding so you can access the video cable.

The video cable plugged into the connector on the LCD screen.

STEP 20.

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

STEP 21.

Now you can remove the LCD screen.

New LCD screen from HP Pavilion dv4 laptops available here.

Don’t forget that this laptop comes with two different screen types: CCFL backlit LCD screen and LED backlit LCD screen.

Make sure the find the correct type of screen for your laptop.

For the laptop base disassembly please read my previous HP Pavilion dv4 disassembly guide.

Today I show how to replace cracked LCD screen on Dell Inspiron 1545 laptop. The procedure is very similar to replacing LCD screen on many other Dell laptops and takes about 30 minutes.

Dell Inspiron 1545 laptop uses two different types of LCD screens:
1. Old style LCD screen with CCFL backlight.
2. Newer style LCD screen with LED backlight.

In my case I’m replacing LCD screen with LED backlight.

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

STEP 1.

The screen bezel has six rubber screw covers.

Remove all covers with a sharp object.

Glue these covers somewhere on the screen bezel so they don’t get lost.

Remove all six screws found under those covers.

STEP 2.

Insert your fingers between the bezel and screen and start separating the bezel.

The screen bezel secured by hidden latches. You’ll have to wiggle the bezel in order to disengage those latches.

STEP 3.

Continue separating the bezel on the top of the display assembly.

STEP 4.

The bottom part of the bezel could be glued to the LCD screen with sticky tape.

In this case insert a piece of soft plastic (I’m using a guitar pick) between the bezel and LCD screen and carefully move it along the side.

STEP 5.

The LCD screen bezel has been removed.

STEP 6.

Remove two screws securing LCD screen to the display cover.

STEP 7.

Separate LCD screen from the display cover and place it face down on the keyboard.

STEP 8.

Now you can access the video cable connector on the back of the screen.

Laptops with LED backlit LCD screens have no inverter board. There is only one cable plugged into the screen as it shown on the following picture.

If you are working on a laptop with CCFL backlit LCD screen, you’ll have to disconnect video cable from the LCD screen and inverter board which is located on the bottom of the screen.

STEP 9.

Remove sticky tape securing the connection.

Unplug video cable from the LCD screen.

STEP 10.

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

New replacement LCD screens for Dell Inspiron 1545 laptops available here.

You can search by the LCD screen model number which is printed on the screen label. In my case I had this screen: LP156WH2 (TL)(A1).

Remember, there are two different types of screens used in this model: LCD screen with CCFL backlight (older type) and LCD screen with LED backlight (newer type).

CCFL backlit LCD screen have a short cable sticking out of the lower right corner – this is backlight lamp cable.

LED backlight LCD screens do not have this cable.

Make sure to buy the correct screen.

STEP 11.

The final step would be moving LCD screen mounting brackets to the new screen.

Remove three screws on one side of the screen and transfer the bracket to the new screen. Do the same on the other side.

In one of previous guides I explain how to replace Dell Inspiron 1545 keyboard.

In this guide I explain how to replace broken screen on HP 2000 laptop. In my case the screen was accidentally damaged and the image disappeared completely.

To be precise, I’m working on an HP 2000-210US laptop.

I would suggest making some notes during the disassembly process about screw locations. Some screws have different length. Your notes will be helpful when you assemble the laptop back together.

Turn off the laptop and remove the battery.

STEP 1.

Using a sharp object remove the screw cover located in the lower left corner of the display.

Remove the screw.

STEP 2.

Remove the screw cover in the lower right corner.

Remove the screw.

STEP 3.

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

STEP 4.

Remove the screen bezel.

STEP 5.

Remove one screw securing the left hinge cover.

STEP 6.

Using a small screwdriver pull the hing cover and remove it.

STEP 7.

Remove one screw securing the right hinge cover.

STEP 8.

Remove the right hinge cover.

STEP 9.

Remove six screws securing the LCD screen assembly to the display cover.

STEP 10.

Separate back cover from the LCD screen.

STEP 11.

Now you can access the video cable connector located on the back side of the screen.

STEP 12.

Remove clear tape securing the connection.

Disconnect the video cable connector from the LCD screen connector.

STEP 13.

Remove three screws securing the LCD screen to the right hinge bracket.

Remove three more screws on the left side.

STEP 14.

Now you can remove and replace the damaged LCD screen.

When you are searching for a new replacement screen, do not confuse HP 2000 with HP dv2000. They are two different models.

Assemble the laptop back together following instructions from step 14 to step 1.

I had some trouble connecting the screen bezel to the cover on the lower part of the display. The bezel didn’t click back on place.

Here’s how I did it.

I placed the laptop upside down and pushed on the screen bezel with a plastic stick. While pushing on the bezel, I moved the stick from one side to another and the screen bezel clicked back in place.

In this post I explain how to replace LCD screen in a Dell Studio 1555 laptop.

UPDATE: today I had to replace damaged screen in a Dell Studio 1558 laptop and the replacement procedure was identical to Dell Studio 1555.

In my case the LCD screen started showing horizontal lines and only small portion of the screen still worked properly.

In order to replace the LCD screen it’s not necessary to disassemble the entire laptop and remove the display panel. You can replace the screen while the display panel still attached to the laptop.

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

STEP 1.

There are no screws securing the screen bezel to the display cover. It’s secured by hidden plastic latches.

Insert a piece of soft plastic (I”m using a guitar pick) between the screen bezel and display cover and wiggle it to release hidden latches. Separate bezel from the cover.

STEP 2

Continue removing the bezel with your fingers.

STEP 3.

Separate bezel from the cover on the bottom of the display assembly.

STEP 4.

Remove the screen bezel.

You’ll find a small magnet attached to the back side of the screen bezel. This magnet activates lid close switch when the display is closed.

Do not lose the magnet or the lid close switch will not work.

STEP 5.

Remove four screws securing the LCD screen.

STEP 5.

Separate the LCD screen assembly from the display cover so you can access the webcam cable.

STEP 6.

Unplug the cable from the webcam module.

STEP 7.

Place the LCD screen face down on the top cover.

STEP 8.

Remove sticky tape securing the video cable connector.

Unplug video cable from the LCD screen.

NOTE: if you have an older LCD screen with CCFL backlight, you’ll have to disconnect one more cable from the inverter board.

My Dell Studio 1555 laptop came with a LED-backlit LCD screen which doesn’t require the inverter board.

STEP 9.

Remove LCD screen assembly from the laptop.

STEP 10.

You’ll have to transfer mounting brackets to the new LCD screen.

Each mounting bracket secured by two screws on the side of the LCD screen.

STEP 11.

You can search for a new replacement LCD screen by the screen model number or Dell part number.

In my laptop the LCD screen model number is BT156GW01 V.4 and Dell part number is 01G5D3.

Dell Studio 1555 laptop comes with a few different types of screens:

1. 15.6” WXGA (1366X768) HD screen with CCFL backlight.
2. 15.6″ WXGA (1366X768) HD LED-backlit LCD screen.
3. 15.6″ WXGA++ (1600×900) HD+ LED-backlit LCD screen.
4. 15.6″ WUXGA (1920×1080) Full HD LED-backlit LCD screen.

Make sure to find the right replacement screen for your laptop.

Here I explain how to replace broken LCD screen on a Dell Inspiron 1564 laptop.

Most likely this guide will work for some other Dell laptops. If it works for you, please mention the model number in comments after the post.

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

STEP 1.

Start separating the screen bezel from the display cover with a piece of soft plastic. I’m using a guitar pick for that.

There are hidden plastic latches securing the bezel. You’ll have to wiggle the bezel up and down to disengage those latches.

STEP 2.

Continue separating the bezel with your fingers.

STEP 3.

The bezel had been separated on the upper side of the display. Now move to the bottom side of the display.

STEP 4.

Separate screen bezel from the LCD screen on the bottom of the display assembly.

Continue removing the bezel with your fingers.

STEP 5.

Remove the bezel.

STEP 6.

Remove six screws securing the screen assembly to the display cover.

STEP 7.

Now you can separate the screen from the cover.

Be careful, the screen cable still attached to the webcam module and screen itself.

Do not move the screen too far from the cover.

STEP 8.

Place the screen face down on the keyboard.

Now you can access the video cable connector on the back of the screen.

NOTE: if your laptop has a regular CCFL backlit LCD screen (not LED screen) you’ll have to do one more step – disconnect cable from the inverter board.

LED-backlit LCD screens do not require an inverter. It’s connected directly to the motherboard.

STEP 9.

Remove sticky tape securing the video cable connector.

Unplug the video cable connector from the LCD screen.

STEP 10.

Now you can remove the LCD screen assembly.

STEP 11.

Transfer both mounting brackets to the new screen.

In order to remove the bracket you’ll have to remove three screws.

Now you can replace the broken LCD screen with a new one.

Make sure to find the correct LCD screen for your laptop.

After the broken screen is removed, you can search for the screen model on the back. Google the model number to find screen specifications (backligt type and resolution). New replacement screens for Dell Inspiron 1564 laptops available here.

I believe Dell Inspiron 1564 laptop comes with one of the following screens:
- 15.6″ WXGA (1366X768) HD screen with CCFL backlight.
- 15.6″ WXGA (1366X768) HD LED backlit screen.
- 15.6″ WXGA++ (1600×900) HD+ backlit screen.
- 15.6″ WUXGA (1920×1080) Full HD LED backlit screen.

Here I explain how to replace broken screen in an Acer Aspire 5745G laptop. This guide should work for the entire Acer Aspire 5745 series.

This laptop model uses a LED-backlit LCD screen which is relatively inexpensive.

In my example I’ll be replacing the broken screen in a display panel which is separated from the laptop base. I removed the display panel in the previous Acer Aspire 5745 disassembly guide.

But it’s not necessary to remove the display panel. You should be able to replace the screen while the display panel still attached to the laptop base. It will be a little bit harder to remove the screen bezel but possible.

Let’s replace the broken screen.

STEP 1.

You’ll find two screw covers in the lower left and right corners of the display panel.

Remove both covers with a sharp object.

After that remove both screws securing the bezel.

STEP 2.

Start separating the screen bezel from the display cover on the top.

Wiggle the bezel until it’s separated from the cover. There are many hidden plastic latches holding the bezel attached to the cover.

STEP 3.

Continue separating the screen bezel from the cover.

NOTE: most likely the bezel will be glued to bottom part of the screen with double sticky tape.

Work slowly. Carefully unglue the bezel from the screen.

STEP 4.

Remove the bezel.

STEP 5.

Remove four screws securing the LCD screen to the display cover.

STEP 6.

Separate the LCD screen from the cover so you can access the video cable connector on the back of the screen.

STEP 7.

The video cable connector located in the lower part of the screen.

STEP 8.

Remove any tape securing the video cable connector and unplug it from the LCD screen.

STEP 9.

Now you can remove the broken screen and replace it with a new one.

New LED-backlit LCD screens for Acer Aspire 5745 series available here.

You can search for a new screen by the laptop model or LCD screen model.

The LCD screen model printed on the back of the screen. In my case the screen model number is: LP156WH3 (TL)(A2).

You can use these instructions for the following repairs: replacing failed or broken LCD screen, replacing bad video cable, replacing damaged hinges, etc…

The display panel has to be separated from the laptop base. You can follow steps 1-21 in this HP G62 or Compaq Presario CQ62 disassembly guide.

STEP 1.

There are only two screws securing the screen bezel to the display cover.

These screws hidden under two screw seals in lower left and right corners of the display panel.

STEP 2.

Remove both screw seals with a sharp object. Glue them somewhere on the screen bezel so you don’t lose them.

Remove both screws.

STEP 3.

Start separating the screen bezel from the display cover.

I’m using the guitar pick as a case cracker. You can use any other piece of plastic.

STEP 4.

Continue separating screen bezel on the top of the assembly.

STEP 5.

Now separate screen bezel on the bottom part of the display assembly.

The screen bezel might be glued to the screen. Work slowly and carefully.

STEP 6.

Remove the screen bezel.

STEP 7.

Remove two screws securing hinge covers.

Lift up and remove both hinge covers.

STEP 8.

Remove eight screws securing the LCD screen assembly to the display cover.

STEP 9.

Carefully lift up the LCD screen assembly, separate it from the cover and place face down on the desk.

STEP 10.

Now you can access the video cable connector on the back side of the LCD screen.

STEP 11.

Unplug/disconnect video cable from the LCD screen connector.

Remove LCD screen.

Looking for a new scree? You can find them here: HP G62 screens or Compaq Presario CQ62 screens.

STEP 12.

Finally remove two screws securing the right hinge to the LCD screen. Remove the hinge and transfer it to the new screen.

Do the same with the left hinge.

New hinges for HP G62 or Compaq Presario CQ62 laptops available here.

Assemble display panel following from step 12 to step 1.

With instructions shown in this guide you should be able do the following laptop repairs: replace LCD screen, change video cable, replace broken hinges, etc…

The display panel can be disassembled only when it’s separated from the laptop base. Follow steps 1-18 in my first HP Pavilion dv6 disassembly guide.

STEP 1.

You’ll find two screw covers in the lower left and right corners of the display panel.

Remove both covers with a sharp object and glue somewhere on the bezel (so they don’t get lost).

Remove both screws found under those covers.

STEP 2.

Carefully separate the screen bezel from the display cover.

You can use a guitar pick as case cracker.

STEP 3.

Continue separating screen bezel with your fingers.

STEP 4.

Using same guitar pick (or any other piece of plastic) separate bezel from the cover on the bottom of the display panel.

STEP 5.

Remove screen bezel.

STEP 6.

Remove eight screws securing LCD screen mounting brackets to the display cover.

STEP 7.

Carefully separate the LCD screen assembly from the display cover and place it face down on the table.

STEP 8.

Now you can access the video cable connector on the back side of the LCD screen.

STEP 9.

Disconnect video cable from the LCD screen.

STEP 10.

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

STEP 11.

Finally, remove mounting brackets (hinges) on both sides of the broken LCD screen and transfer them to a new LCD screen.

Replacement LCD screen for HP Pavilion dv6 laptops available here. Just search by the laptop model number.

Here are HP Pavilion dv6 display hinges.

In the following guide I’ll be taking apart a Sony Vaio VPCF1 laptop. I’m doing that in order to remove and replace damaged LCD screen. In this guide I’ll show how to remove laptop keyboard, media button board, speakers and of course LCD screen.

The full laptop model name is Sony Vaio VPC-F11KFX/B.

Also, there is another model number listed on the bottom: Model PCG-F1114L.

It’s possible my guide will work for some other Sony Vaio laptops. If it works for you, please mention the laptop model number in comments after this post.

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

STEP 1.

Remove six (yellow) screws securing the media button board cover.

Remove two (red) screws securing laptop keyboard.

Remove two (green) screws securing display hinges.

STEP 2.

Carefully lift up the media button board cover with a sharp object and continue removing with your fingers.

STEP 3.

Media button board cover removed.

STEP 4.

Carefully lift up one corner of the keyboard.

STEP 5.

Slide the keyboard towards the LCD screen and at the same time lift it up.

STEP 6.

Place the keyboard upside down on the keyboard. Be careful, the keyboard still connected to the motherboard.

STEP 7.

Now you can access keyboard cable connectors. You’ll find two cables connected to the motherboard.

STEP 8.

There is no lock securing the cable on the small connector. Simply pull the cable from the connector.

STEP 9.

The big connector has to be unlocked first.

Move the brown locking piece about 2 millimeters away from the white base.

The locking piece MUST stay attached to the connector base.

STEP 10.

On the following picture the connector is shown in the unlocked position.

Now you can pull the cable from the connector.

STEP 11.

Remove the keyboard.

If you need a new keyboard for your Sony Vaio VPC series laptop, you can find it here.

STEP 12.

Remove three screws securing the media button board.

Disconnect the media button board cable from the motherboard.

STEP 13.

In order to unlock the connector, you’ll have to lift up the right side of the locking tab so it opens up at a 90 degree angle.

STEP 14.

On the following picture the connect is shown in the unlocked position. Now you can pull the cable from the connector.

STEP 15.

When you remove the media button board you’ll have to disconnect one more cable.

STEP 16.

Remove three screws securing laptop speakers.

It’s not necessary to remove the speakers completely. Just turn them upside down so you can get access to the hinges.

STEP 17.

Disconnect display cables from the motherboard.

Disconnect wireless card antenna cables from the wireless card.

In order to disconnect the cable, grab the gold connector with you fingers and pull it up.

STEP 18.

Remove four screws securing display hinges to the laptop base.

STEP 19.

Now you can separate laptop display assembly from the base.

REMOVING AND REPLACING LCD SCREEN.

STEP 20.

There are four screw covers on the screen bezel.

You’ll have to remove all four covers and after that remove all four screws found under those covers.

You can remove screw covers with a sharp object.

STEP 21.

Start separating screen bezel from the display cover.

STEP 22.

Continue separating the screen bezel.

STEP 23.

The screen bezel removed from the display assembly.

STEP 24.

Remove four screws securing LCD screen brackets to the display hinges.

Disconnect LCD backlight cable from the right side of the inverter board.

STEP 25.

Place the LCD screen face down on the table and carefully lift up the display cover.

Now you can access the video cable.

STEP 26.

Disconnect the video cable connector from the LCD screen.

STEP 27.

Remove LCD screen.

STEP 28.

Finally, remove four screws securing the mounting bracket to the LCD screen.

Remove the second bracket on the other side of the screen.

Transfer both mounting brackets to the new screen.

You can search for a new replacement LCD screen using model number printed on the label.

In my Sony Vaio VPCF1 laptop I had the following screen installed: LP164WD1 (TL)(A1).

I found a new screen available here for about $100.