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In this guide I explain how to remove and replace the LCD screen or inverter board in a Dell Inspiron 1525 laptop. Most likely this guide will work for many other Dell laptops. If it works for you, please mention the model number in comments after this post.
In order to remove the LCD screen and inverter board we’ll have to take apart the display assembly. Before you start, make sure the laptop is turned off and battery removed.
STEP 1.
There are six rubber screw covers on the screen bezel.
Remove all covers with a sharp object. You can blue covers on the screen bezel so they don’t get lost.
Now remove all six screws found under those covers.
STEP 2.
Start separating the screen bezel from the display cover. You may use a piece of plastic as case cracker.
Insert fingers under the bezel and carefully wiggle the bezel until it separates from the cover.
STEP 3.
Continue removing bezel on the top.
STEP 4.
On the bottom the bezel could be glued to the LCD screen with double sticky tape.
Carefully separate bezel from the screen.
STEP 5.
The screen bezel has been removed.
STEP 6.
Remove two screws securing the LCD screen assembly to the display hinges.
STEP 7.
Carefully separate the LCD screen assembly from the display cover and place it face down on the keyboard.
STEP 8.
Now you can access the back side of the LCD screen.
The inverter board mounted into the bracket on the LCD screen.
STEP 9.
Disconnect video cable from the LCD screen.
STEP 10.
Disconnect another video cable connector from the inverter board.
STEP 11.
The LCD screen assembly has been removed.
There are two mounting brackets on both side of the screen and inverter board on the bottom.
STEP 12.
Remove one screw securing the inverter board to the bracket.
STEP 13.
Turn the LCD screen assembly over and disconnect the backlight cable from the left side of the inverter.
STEP 14.
Now you can remove the inverter board and replace it with a new one if needed.
Here you can find new replacement inverters for Dell Inspiron 1525 laptops.
The best way to search for a replacement screen would be using Dell part number (0D196j in my case) or LCD model number (LP154W01 (TL)(F2) in my case).
If you are replacing just the screen, I would recommend buying exactly the same screen. When you use a compatible screen, you may run into a problem with screen brightness, it might non work properly.
If you want to use a compatible screen, I would suggest finding one with the inverter board attached.
Here you’ll find wide selection of replacement screens for Dell Inspiron 1525 laptops.
STEP 15.
After the LCD screen has been removed, you can remove left and right mounting brackets and transfer them to the new screen.
In order to remove the bracket, simply remove four screws on the side.
In one of my previous posts I explain how to replaced damaged keyboard on Dell Inspiron 1525 laptop.
November 24th, 2012 at 10:08 am
Hi there
I have an issue with my Dell Inspiration 1525 Laptop.
It was working fine last night until I plugged in my hdmi cable to watch a dvd on my house tv.
I couldn’t get a connection using my hdmi cable so I turned my laptop off, Connected the hdmi cable to my laptop and tv, Turned on the laptop and since then I am getting a dull screen with mostly black and grey image. Looks like I’m looking a paint that has been dropped on the ground. I can’t see anything on my desktop unless I plug in a vga cable from the laptop to my tv and press F8.
Does this mean my screen is broken?? could get away with changing the Inverter over or could it be a display setting that is maybe wrong???
Please can someone help me.
Kevin
November 12th, 2012 at 10:40 pm
Hi,
I have a dell inspiron 1525 , but once its dropped down on the ground mistakenly and its hinge on one side is damaged so plz guide me that how can i replace /repair it?
August 19th, 2012 at 10:16 am
@ tony hansford,
What kind of wire? Is it a thick harness (called video cable) or single thin cable (could be wireless card antenna cable, webcamera cable or microphone cable)?
August 18th, 2012 at 2:09 pm
hi can you tell me i need to replace the wire lead that goes from the mother board to the back of the scrreen on a dell inspiron 1750 could you tell me what this wire is called so i can get one as i got this laptop with a damage wire so screen wont come on i know the screen is ok many thanks
June 9th, 2012 at 9:15 pm
sorry its for a inspiron 1525 laptop
June 9th, 2012 at 9:13 pm
how do you replace the backlight, i found the inverter but want to replace the light also, i bought
an inverter and light combo pack because i’m not sure whats out, the bulb or the inverter
thanks
fiy your instructions are awesome
June 1st, 2012 at 1:45 am
Hi, could I replace samsung screen by LG one , which is better in your veiw?
My old display is LTN154x3-L0D.
Thanks
May 3rd, 2012 at 6:54 am
Hi Ken,
I have the same problem, The screen went dark. The LCD is still working as i can see it but very dimly. I think the inverter is busted and it won’t power up the light. Could you please tell me where you found the inverter for $8.
Thanks,
Tamas
February 24th, 2012 at 5:28 pm
I got an inverter for $8.00, followed your instructions, and it’s like I have a brand new screen.
Thanks for this!
Ken
February 16th, 2012 at 12:37 pm
@ Colin,
Did you connect the backlight lamp without old LCD screen connected to the laptop?
It’s possible your laptop requires the LCD screen to be installed in order to light up the backlight lamp. Probably there is some kind of signal going from the screen to the motherboard.