HomeHow can I replace a damaged laptop screen myself? If you are asking yourself the same question then you should read through this tutorial witch explains how you can remove and replace cracked, damaged or broken LCD screen on a laptop computer at home, without taking it to an expensive repair shop.
Pictures show an example of the process of removing a laptop LCD Screen display. The approach is approximately the same with most notebook brands and models…We do not recommend removing the laptop LCD without technical experience. We would like to point out that you could lose your laptop’s manufacturer’s warranty if you remove the LCD.
You can use this LCD screen removal tutorial for any brand-name laptop such as Acer, Asus, Gateway, Dell, HP, Compaq, Toshiba, Sony and other less known brands. The disassembly steps will be very similar for most models.
Now, when you know how to remove and replace the screen, there is another question. How and where I can find a new replacement screen?
There are two reliable ways to search for the replacement screen:
1. Search by the manufacturer’s part number. Some manufacturers place a sticker with the part number on the back of the LCD screen. Most likely you’ll find a lot of different numbers on the screen. If you are not sure witch one is the manufacturer’s part number, just google it and see if your search returns any relevant results.
2. Search by the screen model number. You can find this number on the back of the LCD screen.
As an example, take a look at the LCD screen removed from a Toshiba laptop. You’ll see what numbers I’m talking about. K000044040 is Toshiba’s part number and LQ154K1LB1B is the screen model number.
There could be more then one LCD screen compatible with your laptop. Before you make a purchase, I would recommend contacting the seller and confirm that you are buying the right screen or ask if they can find a cheaper replacement.
October 9th, 2011 at 1:02 pm
i have a e.system 4115c, 15.4 screen, can i fix a screen that is the same size but from a dell. or what other makes of screens are compatable for the e.system 4115c. thank you.
April 8th, 2011 at 12:25 pm
Prim,
Take a look at the following LCD screen replacement guide for Toshiba Satellite L500/L505.
http://www.irisvista.com/tech/laptops/Toshiba-Satellite-L500-L505/remove-lcd-screen-inverter-1.htm
The guide has two pages.
It’s necessary to disassemble the laptop and remove display panel in order to replace the screen.
April 3rd, 2011 at 6:43 am
hey laptop tech.
I own a *Toshiba L500 19X* and last night i think someone dropped or stepped on it and the screen had a black ink blob looking bit at the top but, i could still log in and type and see like 90% of the screen however as I tried to figure it out whilst pressing the screen to see if it was just a minor thing not realizing this was probably the lcd broken and I seemed to make it smear everywhere a bit worried now.
Can you recommend a guide I can use to replace the LCD screen of my laptop please.
thank you in advance.x
January 13th, 2011 at 10:05 am
Cassie,
Sounds like the LCD screen is broken and has to be replaced. You still should be able to use the laptop with an external monitor.
The “leaking ink” is not a problem. Here you can find service manuals with disassembly instructions for acer laptops.
January 12th, 2011 at 6:27 pm
I accidently stepped on my laptop(acer) and it has a crack on the screen in the right.And i think the ink is seeping out.When i go on my laptop it has flashes on the bottom and it keeps shaking and i dont know whats happening.I can still go on it but im afraid its going to break.Can i get it repaired somewhere?
May 2nd, 2010 at 11:33 pm
Shannon,
You still can use the laptop even if the screen is cracked.
It depends on the laptop model.
May 2nd, 2010 at 3:07 am
i stepped on my Sony Vaio laptop screen
and it has a crack across the screen
and down the left handside everything is black and its like ink has seeped out
will this be ok to continue to use ?
if i repare it myself would i just follow the same instructions u have up for the Acer Laptop ?
April 8th, 2010 at 9:01 am
jessica,
There shouldn’t be any problem is you use your laptop with a cracked screen.
April 8th, 2010 at 7:25 am
i have a hp laptop and some how my left side of the screen got cracked i think my 10 month old jumped on it u can see the cracks but there only on the left side and i can still see everything .. i just wanted to know if its ok to still use the computer and if i have to replace the screen right away .. i need to say money before i can get it fixed..
February 9th, 2010 at 11:59 am
George,
Good for you!
It’s always cheaper to fix a laptop yourself, of course, if your repair works.