Comments on: How to remove LCD screen and inverter from Dell Inspiron 9400

By: Cris

Cris — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:28:56 +0000

I have the same problem than JIM. I’ve replaced my dell 9400 WUXGA screen (without the inverter) and it the brightness was very low (I hardly can see the screen when booting neither when windows is started). I’ve tested the old screen and it seems that the inverter works properly. Any clue?

Thanks in advance

By: Helen

Helen — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 21:28:44 +0000

The photos and the step by step instructions are great. I didn’t have to replace the display; for me it was the back panel and hinge. The guitar pick tip saved me — Thanks.

By: Laptop Tech

Laptop Tech — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:26:21 +0000

hamudi,

my laptop’s left side holder is broken it is the plastic part i tried to attach it by using some metalic and plastic glue but it seemed it was affecting the other one (right) is there any option other than repalcing the frame if it the ony option how?

I think that replacing the broken part is the only option now.

By: hamudi

hamudi — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:31:23 +0000

hi it was nice to see you step by step guide but my laptop’s left side holder is broken it is the plastic part i tried to attach it by using some metalic and plastic glue but it seemed it was affecting the other one (right) is there any option other than repalcing the frame if it the ony option how? laptop of type dell inspiron 1520

By: Chip

Chip — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 19:48:16 +0000

This was an excellent help to me, I was able to follow instructions step by step, very good illustrations and had absolutely no problems replacing LCD screen on my Inspiron 9200. Please note that not all replacement screens have the inverter attached and it is not neccessary to attach inverter to screen. Thanks again for you r help.

By: mario

mario — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 15:42:22 +0000

Hi,

I also have the same problem as JOE and JIM.

I replaced my dell WUXGA with WXGA (sharp to LG ) and I used my original inverter board. The screen works normal while its booting but it has same issue like JIM has. It is brightest at lvl 5 out of 8….

Also it works only while it boots and in safe mode–in safe mode it loads standard VGA drivers. If it loads full Nvidia drivers for my go7900gs it looks its on but doesn’t show anything. I tired extending it onto my TV and it works fine on TV but nothing on LCD screen.

it seems that graphic drivers or graphic bios is blocking the new screen. I also read somewhere that all manufacturers block screens that are not for their line of laptops through bios but i cannot confirm it.

Can anyone help please.

thx in advance

By: Simone French

Simone French — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 01:08:06 +0000

similar Problem to Neal. Screen works fine but right hand corner of front bezel is loose thus cannot close laptop or may break. Told the lining under the bezel has been damaged.

What is the best fix?

Being told I need to change entire screen but cant I just change the bezel? I see I can get he bezel only. I assume it comes with screws. as you can see I am a neophyte but determined to figure this out. Any help would be great

By: JIM

JIM — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 18:10:39 +0000

I just replaced my Dell 1705 WXGAt (matte finish) LCD screen, with your tutorial. The screen appears to be a glossy finish although I ordered the Matte finish. It works but the screen is dark and when I try to brighten the screen with FN button and then tried BIOS it only brightens a little and if I keep pressing the button to be brighter it goes darker. Could it be that I plugged the backlight cable into the inverter backwards or do I just have an inferior screen. Can you please offer a suggestion. thank You

By: Rick

Rick — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:44:49 +0000

Thank you for your tutorial on line that showed me how to change out the display. Had I now found it I would not have attempted the swap. The job took me about one hour to complete and my new display works like a champ. A tip to put on your site: Put then end of the small screwdriver in a stick of lip ice and the small screws will stick to the screwdriver with no problem.

I donated $10.00 to your site.

Thanks again

By: Joe

Joe — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 17:51:01 +0000

I purchased a new screen to replace my broken one. I’m using the same inverter and plugged everything in where it needed to go but the screen doesn’t go on when I start up my computer. It looks like it lights up but nothing actually come up on the screen. Also I tried plugging the old screen in to see if it was the screen I bought and that no longer works at all either.

Is there anything else that could be the problem because I didn’t think I would have to replace the inverter board but I may be wrong.