How to replace broken screen on Dell Inspiron 1564 laptop

 

Here I explain how to replace broken LCD screen on a Dell Inspiron 1564 laptop.

Most likely this guide will work for some other Dell laptops. If it works for you, please mention the model number in comments after the post.

Before you start, make sure the laptop is turned off and battery removed.

STEP 1.

Start separating the screen bezel from the display cover with a piece of soft plastic. I’m using a guitar pick for that.

There are hidden plastic latches securing the bezel. You’ll have to wiggle the bezel up and down to disengage those latches.

STEP 2.

Continue separating the bezel with your fingers.

STEP 3.

The bezel had been separated on the upper side of the display. Now move to the bottom side of the display.

STEP 4.

Separate screen bezel from the LCD screen on the bottom of the display assembly.

Continue removing the bezel with your fingers.

STEP 5.

Remove the bezel.

STEP 6.

Remove six screws securing the screen assembly to the display cover.

STEP 7.

Now you can separate the screen from the cover.

Be careful, the screen cable still attached to the webcam module and screen itself.

Do not move the screen too far from the cover.

STEP 8.

Place the screen face down on the keyboard.

Now you can access the video cable connector on the back of the screen.

NOTE: if your laptop has a regular CCFL backlit LCD screen (not LED screen) you’ll have to do one more step – disconnect cable from the inverter board.

LED-backlit LCD screens do not require an inverter. It’s connected directly to the motherboard.

STEP 9.

Remove sticky tape securing the video cable connector.

Unplug the video cable connector from the LCD screen.

STEP 10.

Now you can remove the LCD screen assembly.

STEP 11.

Transfer both mounting brackets to the new screen.

In order to remove the bracket you’ll have to remove three screws.

Now you can replace the broken LCD screen with a new one.

Make sure to find the correct LCD screen for your laptop.

After the broken screen is removed, you can search for the screen model on the back. Google the model number to find screen specifications (backligt type and resolution). New replacement screens for Dell Inspiron 1564 laptops available here.

I believe Dell Inspiron 1564 laptop comes with one of the following screens:
- 15.6″ WXGA (1366X768) HD screen with CCFL backlight.
- 15.6″ WXGA (1366X768) HD LED backlit screen.
- 15.6″ WXGA++ (1600×900) HD+ backlit screen.
- 15.6″ WUXGA (1920×1080) Full HD LED backlit screen.

 

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9 Responses to “How to replace broken screen on Dell Inspiron 1564 laptop”

1. 1
   j. rohler Says:
   January 4th, 2012 at 8:55 am

   this walkthrough worked for a dell inspiron 1570 with the exception it doesnt have a screen assembly to take apart

2. 2
   SW Says:
   January 24th, 2012 at 4:36 pm

   Is it possible to replace a ccfl screen with LED backlit one?
   Also, are there any matte screens that would fit. perhaps from different dell models?

3. 3
   Laptop Tech Says:
   January 24th, 2012 at 5:45 pm

   SW,

   Is it possible to replace a ccfl screen with LED backlit one?

   You cannot do that. In order to have a LED screen, you have to have the motherboard which can support this type of screen.

   are there any matte screens that would fit. perhaps from different dell models?

   Probably yes, but I cannot tell which models.

4. 4
   SW Says:
   January 26th, 2012 at 12:59 am

   Thanks, I saw while browsing a higher res. screen that was for the 1564, unfortunately can’t remember where will have to check all over again…, most other places say to keep resolution the same, any idea if that’s necessary in this case?

5. 5
   SW Says:
   January 26th, 2012 at 1:10 am

   PS Radeon 5450 graphics, so that should handle higher res.

6. 6
   Laptop Tech Says:
   February 1st, 2012 at 8:25 am

   SW,

   I saw while browsing a higher res. screen that was for the 1564, unfortunately can’t remember where will have to check all over again…, most other places say to keep resolution the same, any idea if that’s necessary in this case?

   When you install a higher resolution screen it might be necessary to replace the video cable too. I don’t know if your laptop can work with a high resolution screen without replacing other parts. I would probably go with the same resolution.

7. 7
   Mark Says:
   July 2nd, 2012 at 5:19 pm

   Is there a way to determine which one of the four (or more) display models fits one’s laptop without disassembly? One would expect that Windows Device Manager would be of some assistance. The objective would be to have a replacement unit ready to install for ease in installation, minimizing down-time, fault isolation (display or driver), etc..

8. 8
   Laptop Tech Says:
   July 2nd, 2012 at 9:23 pm

   @ Mark,

   Is there a way to determine which one of the four (or more) display models fits one’s laptop without disassembly?

   I think you can find a list of part used in your laptop if you search on the Dell website by the service tag number.
   The list of parts will have the part number for the screen. After you find it, google the Dell part number.

9. 9
   Alexander Says:
   April 11th, 2013 at 7:11 am

   Hello.
   I can not find the original LCD for Dell Inspiron 1564 Laptop Computer:
   15.6 WXGA LCD Screen LP156WH2 (TL) (A1).
   How to make a change and configure compatible LCD screen on Dell Inspiron 1564
   Thanks,
   Alexander Sonin

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