HomeIn the following guide I will be removing the LCD screen, inverter board and display hinges from a Compaq Presario F700 laptop. The display disassembly steps will be very similar for Compaq Presario F500, HP G6000 and some other HP/Compaq laptops. If this guide works for you, please mention your laptop model in the comments below.
If you want to replace the LCD screen or inverter board, it’s not necessary to remove the whole display panel as it shown on the picture above. You can do that while the display panel is still attached to the laptop base.
If you want to replace display hinges, you’ll have to remove the display panel first.
You can find the display panel removal instruction in my previous disassembly guide for a Comapq Presario F700 notebook. Follow steps 6-12 to remove the display panel assembly.
DISPLAY DISASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS.
STEP 1.
Using a sharp object remove eight screw seals from the display bezel. Remove eight screws found under the seals.
STEP 2.
Start separating the display bezel from the cover with your fingers.
Continue removing the bezel.
The display bezel has been removed.
STEP 3.
The screen inverter board is mounted below the LCD screen. Disconnect cables from both sides of the inverter board and remove the inverter.
The screen inverter has been removed.
STEP 4.
Remove six screws securing the display hinges to the display cover.
STEP 5.
Now you can remove the LCD screen assembly which includes the LCD screen, LCD cable and hinges.
STEP 6.
Now you can access and remove the LCD cable.
- Unplug the LCD cable from the screen.
- Remove yellow tape securing the cable.
- Remove the cable.
STEP 7.
Remove two screws securing one of the display hinges and remove the hinge.
Do the same with the second hinge.
Both display hinges have been removed.
STEP 8.
Now you can replace the LCD screen with a new one if needed. You can find a new replacement LCD screen for Compaq Presario F700 laptop here for less than $70.
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June 3rd, 2009 at 7:59 pm
How do I remove the front bezel without removing the entire screen??? You said it was possible but there are no pictures or instructions for that. I got the majority of it off but the last part where the hinge is does not want to come off since it does not lay flat. How do I continue with the removal? please email me back asap if possible at guitarrocks15@yahoo.com
thanks in advance.
June 6th, 2009 at 9:08 am
Slash,
You can remove the front bezel if you remove the keyboard cover first.
Take a look at this disassembly guide: How to disassemble Compaq Presario F700 notebook.
The keyboard cover removal is explained in steps 6-10.
June 21st, 2009 at 5:31 pm
Thanks so much.
July 2nd, 2009 at 7:05 pm
hey, my inverter is goin out. so im tryin to order a replacement
do u know the product number for it?
or a site where i can get a good deal on it?
July 16th, 2009 at 3:25 pm
I dropped my laptop and the screen was dim…I just opened the bezel as laidout and just pushed in the inverters pins and it worked
..thanks for the post with steps..
July 19th, 2009 at 12:04 am
Vijav,
I’m glad it worked for your. If you accidentally drop your laptop and video stopped working properly, the first thing to try is reconnecting the cable.
July 22nd, 2009 at 1:09 am
Kim
Hi I accidentally broke the wire ( the one with two little black and red wires that connect to the chip near LCD cable)
Do you know how to fix that?
Thank you
July 29th, 2009 at 11:53 am
Hi,
thanks for this good guide.
I completely disassambled the laptop as described in another of your sites until the step where the hinges were acessable. I finally put all together but the laptop does not start up nor do I see any activity of the hard drive.
Could you give me a hint what may went wrong?
Thanks
Hardy
August 5th, 2009 at 10:04 am
I need to replace the backlight in my Compaq Presario F700. Do you have instructions for this?
Thanks,
Jessie
August 5th, 2009 at 10:11 am
Jess,
The backlight lamp is mounted INSIDE the LCD screen and it’s not easy to remove the lamp without damaging the screen. If you want to try, you can follow these backlight lamp replacement instructions but I would suggest replacing the whole screen.
August 20th, 2009 at 8:20 pm
Dude I just wanted to say a HUGE thanks for your website and descriptions…last night I swapped my smashed LCD screen off a F500 and replaced it…theres no way I could have done this so easily and fast without your pics…love to donate $$ but recession means times are tight sorry…..thanks again tho!
September 23rd, 2009 at 1:54 am
sir my laptop is acer 4715z are these steps applicable. The screen keeps on flickering and yesterday nothing comes out of the screen. But when i tried to connect it to a desktop monitor everything was fine. can u help me diagnose the problem sir.
ill wait for your reply. either here or in my email gen4116@yahoo.com.
thanks so much. Pastor winnie
September 23rd, 2009 at 8:56 am
Hi my compaq v2000 series laptop creating problem in display. No problem in any other part. I am hearing Beep sound and windows starts but during boot I am seeing a whitish scheen and narrow black lines in it. Some problem in display .
January 8th, 2010 at 7:31 am
These instructions were very helpful and key to a successful LCD replacement on my Presario F700. First the tip on the cost and source of the LCD was very good. Mine was $87.33 with shipping and handling from ebay, and was specified specifically as compatible with the F700. The first site I got on a Google search wanted over $200. I got the matte finish screen, so this was actually an upgrade for me.
I was able to easily remove the screen bezel without removing the keyboard. Once the inverter and the LCD cable were removed I unscrewed the four screws holding the hinges to the screen and the screen came right off. The replacement went very smoothly. The only concern I had was that the top bracket was not included on the replacement screen and the screw holes did not align so I couldn’t reuse the old one. A sheet of paper included with the screen said that the top bracket was not really needed, so I went ahead and assembled without. The completed install seems very secure – so I don’t have any concerns.
January 10th, 2010 at 8:49 am
I have taken apart my Presario C700 to see why my display does not illuminate. I found a lose wire
(#1) which connects where the display and base are hinged, but cannot find where it should be connected. Also, I cannot find the connection for wire (#2) which had disconnected.
I am hopeful connecting all wires will fix the problem.
Can you direct me to where I can see pictures to guide me..
January 18th, 2010 at 11:47 am
hi- my compaq presario f700-the display goes 3/4 bad with grainy lines, but If I wiggle the lcd it goes full.
I have ruled out the computer via connecting an external monitor.
How can I diagnose which one I need- the screen, lcd cable or inverter?
thanks,
Jeff
January 18th, 2010 at 4:31 pm
jeff ellias,
This is not inverter related problem, that’s for sure.
I really doubt that this problem is related to the video cable failure either. A bad video cable would affect image on the entire screen, not just 3/4 of the screen.
To me your description sounds like the LCD screen failure.
February 16th, 2010 at 8:11 pm
Hey!
Thanks a lot for the tutorial!! It was great help! I Appreciate it very much, and it was very easy to follow! Thanks again and God Bless!