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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.
February 7th, 2012 at 7:03 pm
Hey Laptop tech,
I just dropped my laptop & a white wire just snapped between the screen next to the blue & black/gray wire on the left. Everything is still working fine. What is this white cable used for?
Dell Inspiron1525 owner
January 25th, 2012 at 12:19 pm
@ Collins Alum,
Did you replace just the screen without replacing the inverter board? It’s possible your original inverter doesn’t match the screen. That’s why the brightness doesn’t work properly.
What happens if you adjust brightness using the keyboard keys? Does it go up and down without any pattern? If yes, probably you’ll have to find the correct inverter which matches your screen.
January 25th, 2012 at 12:38 am
i bought a dell inspiron 1420 with a faulty LCD but after replacement the brightness is so poor even if adjusted fully.what could be the problem
January 8th, 2012 at 11:10 am
@ Avery,
A regular clear Scotch tape should work just fine. Using it all the time.
January 7th, 2012 at 9:22 pm
Hi, I replaced a screen on a similar laptop about a week ago. My problem is with the piece of tape that holds the video cable to the screen. The cable itself doesn’t seem to have any sort of latch of any kind. And the tape doesn’t want to hold very well. After a while the cable works itself out. Is there a suitable substitute that I can use?
Thanks for any ideas!
January 2nd, 2012 at 1:13 pm
@ Marty,
Install the new LCD screen and glue the inverter under the screen with double sticky tape. It should be enough to secure the inverter. I’ve done it myself before a few times.
January 2nd, 2012 at 9:23 am
I ordered a replacement LCD Screen for my Dell 1525 Lap Top and when i got it there is no bracket on the new one at teh bottom that should hold the inverter and the old onew won’t fit on the new one also there is no top brackets where i need to screw into the lid to hold it in place. What do I do?? Thanks and great site…
December 23rd, 2011 at 6:17 pm
@ lenovo y510,
How hot is it? If you touch the inverter area with the back of your fingers and it’s comfortably warm, probably it’s OK.
December 23rd, 2011 at 2:43 pm
@ Patti,
Unfortunately it’s hard to troubleshoot backlight issues without spare parts.
I cannot if you backlight issue is related to the motherboard failure. The only way to find out is testing the laptop with another screen.
If you decide to buy a new replacement screen, make sure it comes with the inverter. In Dell laptops it’s important to match the inverter with the screen. If they do not match, the brightness will work but not properly.
This could be:
1. Bad inverter (which you already replaced.
2. Bad backlight lamp inside the screen.
3. Bad video cable.
4. Bad connection between the video cable and motherboard.
5. Motherboard failure.
December 22nd, 2011 at 5:23 am
Hi,
when screen brightness is lowered (30%) the inverter area is less warm than 100% brightness… is this normal….. i think i am unnecessarily paranoid…. i think its normal// what say?