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.
May 12th, 2012 at 10:38 am
@ Essence,
You can try replacing the screen yourself but it requires some technical skills. I have a few different guides for Acer laptops on this site. Check Acer category on the right side.
Otherwise you can take it to any local laptop repair shop. They will replace it for you.
You can test the laptop with an external monitor to confirm if everything else is working properly. If it looks OK on the external monitor, all you need is a new screen.
May 10th, 2012 at 7:44 pm
My Acer laptop fell maybe a foot off my low bed a few days ago. It’s fallen from higher points onto harder surfaces then my bedroom carpet but this time my headphones got caught in the fall and now my screen is cracked. The entire screen is white on the left side and black all on the right following the crack pattern my headphones caused. When I touch my actual screen there isn’t an indentation of the crack so it’s inside. I found a replacement screen but where can I go to get it replaced? Is that all that needs to be done is a screen replacement? I hear everything woking properly…I just can’t see.
April 23rd, 2012 at 4:13 am
I stepped (actaully jumped) hard on my lenovo g550 laptop several times by mistake. The screen is completely broken. When I turn on the laptop, i see the display but only with cracks all over the place and blue spots here and there. To check if the LCD screen replacement is an option, I tried connecting the laptop to desktop monitor but it did not work. Does it mean that even if i get a new lcd screen, the display wouldn’t work? How to check the physical damage caused to other components (hard disk, graphics card etc..)?
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 ?