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This guide will help you to remove the LCD screen and inverter board from a Sony Vaio VGN-SZ645 laptop display. I think these instructions will work for many other Sony Vaio models.
Do not forget to remove the battery before you start.
Related articles: In my previous post you’ll find how to remove the keyboard and replace the hard drive.
OK, let’s take apart the display panel.
STEP 1.
Using a sharp object (or small screwdriver) remove four rubber plugs. There is on plug in each corner of the display bezel.
STEP 2.
Remove four screws found under rubber plugs.
STEP 3.
Start removing the screen bezel as it shown on the picture below.
STEP 4.
Continue removing the bezel. Be careful, do not apply to much force because the the screen bezel is made of thin plastic.
STEP 5.
Remove the screen bezel.
STEP 6.
In order to replace the screen inverter you don’t have to disassemble the laptop any further. Simply unplug two cables from both sides of the inverter board. I pointed these cables with two red arrows. Carefully remove the inverter board and replace it with a new one.
STEP 7.
Here’s how you can replace the LCD screen.
Carefully remove the LCD screen from the cover and place it face down on the keyboard.
STEP 8.
In order to remove the LCD screen you’ll have to:
1. Unplug the video cable from the connector on the back of the LCD screen.
2. Unpug the LCD backlight cable from the right side of the inverter board.
Now you can replace the LCD screen with a new one if needed. Search for the replacement LCD screen here.
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July 16th, 2009 at 9:37 pm
I have a vgn sz680 and i the screen just went white with vertical streaks then it went blank…is it the lcd that is dead or do you think the hard drive is fried? thanks
July 12th, 2009 at 8:18 am
Have vgn-sz240p and screen become realy dark. What should i do first. LED light, inverter or screen replacement? Thank you
July 6th, 2009 at 10:34 pm
Simone,
Could be connection related issue. Try reconnecting the video cable on the motherboard first. If it doesn’t help, most likely it’s bad LCD.
July 4th, 2009 at 12:51 pm
Hi,
I have got a vaio vgn A115B laptop and after a gentle knock the bottom third of the lcd screen is white (horizontal white stripe). It is constantly there, no changes after turning off on etc..
Otherwise laptop works fine and displays the top as usual.
Is this the lcd screen or could it be another problem? (dont have a second monitor to check)
As a total novice would you think it is ok to follow your steps to replace the lcd and give it a go? Found a screen on ebay for around 90US..
Thanks already for all the great information,
simone
July 2nd, 2009 at 1:21 pm
Looter,
That’s the way it should be. The LCD screen should have only one plug. There should be two wires coming from the LCD and they are connected to one plug. Another plug is on the video cable. Take a look at these pictures, you’ll see what I’m talking about.
July 2nd, 2009 at 1:16 pm
I like the tutorial, really helped me get the bezel off my VGN-FE550G. Now my problem is that my new screen only has one plug coming from the LCD and the stock inverter and the old LCD has two. Any suggestions on what to do? Can this be made to work? Anyone know where to find eitehr an LCD that has two plugs or a new inverter that has one plug??
June 11th, 2009 at 2:45 pm
Thomas Drake,
You you want someone to help you at least mention the laptop model number. Do you think there is only one Sony Vaio out there?
June 11th, 2009 at 2:34 pm
I have a vaio and under the panel with the speakers and power button there are 2 cables that go the the card reader and one that goes to the power button and speakers from the mother board…anyone know where i can find these cables? they are hair thin and about 6-8 wires in each one. i will paypal over $20 if someone can point me in the right direction. TwilsonD7@yahoo.com
May 26th, 2009 at 3:20 am
Thanks. Good clear article. Have just successfully changed a screen of a VGN-SZ4MN/B using it as a guide.
May 25th, 2009 at 4:37 pm
SU,
Yes, if you “leaned ink” inside the screen, it means the LCD is physically damaged and has to be replaced.
If you have a regular warranty the physical damage will not be covered.
May 22nd, 2009 at 7:51 pm
hello i have a Sony vaio vgn sz470n/c i open the bizell but there is in not a inverter , I checked your step by step the laptop is very similar the difference is mine has cam and mic the LCD looks that like just one piece
May 21st, 2009 at 11:42 am
Just got the same white screen today with my Sony VGN Z 11XN..
On E-bay the screen cost 460GBP :O
Actually my lap top fallen form the desk, after I switched it one it had one vertical line. During another session the desiplay perfomance deterioated , first the half of screen beacome blurred, then I got a rainbow like on TV when no program is on air, then I got fully white screen.
In the corner it looks like leaked ink, does it mean LCD is physically damaged?
When PC goes out of temoparary dispaly off regime, when I touch the touchpad, then before truning white I still can see for the moment Windows screen.
My laptop still on warranty, but has been bough in Europe, but I am now in Asia still for a month.
May 18th, 2009 at 9:45 pm
I do have vgn-s460 laptop, and got a white screen recently. How should I identify if the problem is from the video cable or LCD screen itself?
Thanks!
May 13th, 2009 at 7:12 pm
i have a vgnsz240p it fell to the floor and the screen wont turn on
April 27th, 2009 at 8:02 pm
DMike,
Sorry, I’m dumb, I didn’t notice your post about successfully performing the replacement.
April 27th, 2009 at 8:00 pm
DMike,
Thanks to this site, I just got done replacing an LCD on a VGN-N365E. The tutorial listed here is pretty similar. The main difference that I noticed, was that once the screen bezel was removed, there are a few screws that actually secure the lcd screen to the back of the bezel. These screws go through arms that are actually screwed to the right and left sides of the LCD. So basically, remove the screws that go through the arms, and at that point you’ll be able to lay the LCD down on the keyboard, like listed in the tutorial, then disconnect the cables as listed in the tutorial, and once you have the old screen free, you can remove the arms from the right and left of the LCD screen, and re-attach them to the new LCD screen. That’s really about the only difference from what’s listed here. I got my new LCD from a merchant off ebay for around $55 after shipping, and after I finished the replacement, it was all good, well, save one dead pixel, but hey, I’m not bitching. This site kicks ass, and whoever wrote this tutorial . . . you’re uber-awesome. Thanks very much for the help, and DMike, I hope that helps.
April 3rd, 2009 at 2:21 pm
Thanks, and you were right. Other than support brackets for the LCD screen, it was quick and easy! Swapped out the screen in about 20 minutes. Thanks for the demo, A+++!!!!
April 3rd, 2009 at 9:31 am
DMike,
Yep, that’s a bad LCD screen.
I don’t know but the LCD replacement procedure will be very similar for many different laptops.
April 3rd, 2009 at 9:25 am
This site is great!!! Finally somebody devoted to SONY!
Here is my issue, I bought a SONY VAIO VGN-N365E/B from a friend of mine because it had a single pixel vertical line on the screen. Tested the video card using an external monitor, beautiful picture. So I figure it’s the LCD screen. My question is, is there much difference between the model you showed in your demo(VGN-S) and the VGN-N series?
Thanks in advance.
D
April 1st, 2009 at 10:18 pm
thanhster,
I searched on eBay for Vaio sz660 screen and found a few of them, but it looks like this LCD is very expensive.
April 1st, 2009 at 6:51 pm
Sorry i have another question. I was searching to find the screen replacement and could not find one, and was wondering if you know where they sell lcd screen replacement. Thank you.
March 31st, 2009 at 8:31 pm
thanhster,
The LCD screen replacement instructions will be almost the same for many different laptops, not only Sony laptop.
Yes, it’s possible.
March 31st, 2009 at 8:14 pm
I have a vaio sz660 and the lcd screen has a crack in it because of my brother and was wondering if its possible to replace. If yes, is the procedure similar to that of the one you have posted.
March 29th, 2009 at 10:33 am
Rajesh Singhvi,
Search eBay USA for SZ23GP screen. I found a few for about $75. They ship worldwide.
March 27th, 2009 at 12:31 pm
I have sony vaoi SZ23GP series from hongkong..13.3′.
due to bang on the screen towards hard pencil box we managed a crack in inner layer of screen.
Outside glass is fine.
I am in netherlands and everything cost hell except sun and air..appreciate if someone can guide me how to get 1st lay my hand on LCD screen …
your steps to fix thereafter seems will work..
thks
Rajesh
March 27th, 2009 at 7:53 am
I have a VGN-TX770P. Screen cracked. Replaced it and now it’s dark (even putting back in the old cracked one is now dark). My tech thought is was the cable, got one, still dark. Now he thinks it’s the inverter. Three weeks looking and I can’t find an inverter. The guy in this thread had a similar prob, solved with a $60 inverter. Where can I find this part? I’ve looked online for two weeks, found one, when I went to order it they said it only came with the screen. Any help finding an inverter?
March 23rd, 2009 at 10:21 pm
Kevin,
It’s possible that something got loose inside the laptop. I guess you’ll have to open the case and reseat internal cables and components.
By the way, did you have a chance to test the laptop with an external monitor? Will it work?
March 23rd, 2009 at 10:19 pm
Mohd Bahij Ahmad,
I’ve never done it myself, but I really doubt that you can do this replacement.
March 20th, 2009 at 7:25 pm
I have a vgn-sz230p that the dog knocked of the coffee table. The screen looked fine but when I turned on the laptop it goes from bright white to black and back over and over again. I had a new screen so I put it in but it does the same thing.
March 17th, 2009 at 1:14 am
Dear Laptop Tech,
I am just wondering whether is it possible if I were to attach a 13.3″ LCD of SZ series to a Sony T2XP/S(UK model equivalent of VGN-T in US) model of 10.6″ lcd series.
I tried to look for replacement of 10.6″ but they are too expensive compared to 13.3″ which are more common.
Assuming the port is the same, is it possible in term of motherboard power or graphic card power or of whatever reason that I do not know of. I am no expert of computer by the way.
Thank you.