How to replace LCD screen on Dell Vostro 1014/1015 laptop

In this guide I explain how to replace failed or damaged LCD screen on Dell Vostro 1014/1015 laptop.

In my case I’m fixing a Dell Vostro 1015 laptop but all screen replacement steps should be the same for Dell Vostro 1014 and probably some other Dell laptops.

Dell Vostro 1015 laptop has a 15.6″ LED LCD screen.
Dell Vostro 1014 laptop has a 14.0″ LED LCD screen.

If this guide works for you please mention the laptop model number in comments after the post.

STEP 1.

Before you start laptop disassembly make sure it’s turned off.

Remove laptop battery.

STEP 2.

You’ll find six screw covers on the screen bezel.

These covers hiding screws securing the bezel.

Remove all six covers with a sharp object.

Usually I glue covers somewhere on the bezel so they don’t get lost.

STEP 3.

Insert your fingers between the screen bezel and screen and starts separating the bezel from the back cover.

You’ll have to wiggle the bezel a little bit in order to unlock hidden latches.

STEP 4.

Continue separating the bezel on both sides of the display assembly.

You can use a piece of soft plastic (I’m using the guitar pick). Insert it between the bezel and back cover and slowly move along the side.

STEP 5.

Now move to the lower part of the bezel.

Lift up the part which covers hinges with a screwdriver.

STEP 6.

The screen bezel has been removed.

STEP 7.

Loosen (do not remove completely) four screws securing display hinges to the display back cover.

STEP 8.

Before you proceed with the LCD screen removal it’s necessary to disconnect cable from the web camera module.

Carefully unplug the cable from the web camera.

STEP 9.

Separate the display back cover from the LCD screen just enough to access screws on the side of the screen.

These screws securing the LCD screen to the mounting brackets.

Remove screws from the right side of the screen.

STEP 10.

Remove screws located on the other side of the screen.

For some reason I had two screws on the right side and three screws on the left side.

STEP 11.

Now you can separate the LCD screen from the display back cover and place it face down on the keyboard.

STEP 12.

The video cable is glued to the LCD screen.

By the way, the web camera cable is part of the LCD video harness.

Carefully unglue the video cable from the screen.

STEP 13.

Remove sticky tape securing the video cable connector.

Unplug video cable from the LCD screen.

STEP 14.

Now you can remove failed/damaged LCD screen and replace it with a new screen.

You can search for a new screen using two different numbers:

1. LCD model number. In my case the model number is LTN156AT02.
2. Dell part number. In my case the part number is 0NPFT8.

NOTE: there could be more than one screen compatible with Dell Vostro 1014/1015 laptop.

New 15.6″ LED LCD screen for Dell Vostro 1015 laptop available here.
New 14.0″ LED LCD screen s for Dell Vostro 1014 laptops available here.