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Today I show how to replace cracked LCD screen on Dell Inspiron 1545 laptop. The procedure is very similar to replacing LCD screen on many other Dell laptops and takes about 30 minutes.
Dell Inspiron 1545 laptop uses two different types of LCD screens:
1. Old style LCD screen with CCFL backlight.
2. Newer style LCD screen with LED backlight.
In my case I’m replacing LCD screen with LED backlight.
Before you start, make sure the laptop is turned off and battery removed.
STEP 1.
The screen bezel has six rubber screw covers.
Remove all covers with a sharp object.
Glue these covers somewhere on the screen bezel so they don’t get lost.
Remove all six screws found under those covers.
STEP 2.
Insert your fingers between the bezel and screen and start separating the bezel.
The screen bezel secured by hidden latches. You’ll have to wiggle the bezel in order to disengage those latches.
STEP 3.
Continue separating the bezel on the top of the display assembly.
STEP 4.
The bottom part of the bezel could be glued to the LCD screen with sticky tape.
In this case insert a piece of soft plastic (I’m using a guitar pick) between the bezel and LCD screen and carefully move it along the side.
STEP 5.
The LCD screen bezel has been removed.
STEP 6.
Remove two screws securing LCD screen to the display cover.
STEP 7.
Separate LCD screen from the display cover and place it face down on the keyboard.
STEP 8.
Now you can access the video cable connector on the back of the screen.
Laptops with LED backlit LCD screens have no inverter board. There is only one cable plugged into the screen as it shown on the following picture.
If you are working on a laptop with CCFL backlit LCD screen, you’ll have to disconnect video cable from the LCD screen and inverter board which is located on the bottom of the screen.
STEP 9.
Remove sticky tape securing the connection.
Unplug video cable from the LCD screen.
STEP 10.
Now you can remove the LCD screen and replace it with a new one.
New replacement LCD screens for Dell Inspiron 1545 laptops available here.
You can search by the LCD screen model number which is printed on the screen label. In my case I had this screen: LP156WH2 (TL)(A1).
Remember, there are two different types of screens used in this model: LCD screen with CCFL backlight (older type) and LCD screen with LED backlight (newer type).
CCFL backlit LCD screen have a short cable sticking out of the lower right corner – this is backlight lamp cable.
LED backlight LCD screens do not have this cable.
Make sure to buy the correct screen.
STEP 11.
The final step would be moving LCD screen mounting brackets to the new screen.
Remove three screws on one side of the screen and transfer the bracket to the new screen. Do the same on the other side.
In one of previous guides I explain how to replace Dell Inspiron 1545 keyboard.
September 3rd, 2012 at 8:15 am
@ trina,
Did you buy a LED backlit screen instead of CCFL backlit screen? No, you cannot use this screen. You’ll have to buy the correct one.
August 30th, 2012 at 11:40 am
I have the CFFL one but I bought a new one with the cord at the bottom can I still use it without the cord at the bottom?
August 18th, 2012 at 8:19 am
Thanks
The bezel removal instructions helped me safely remove the bezel. with the bezel removed i was able to tighten the 2 lower screws that secure the display and the 2 screws that secure the lid to the hinges and no i nolonger have a floppy screeen when i open my laptop.
August 11th, 2012 at 4:07 pm
@ ultiracer,
I could be wrong but I don’t think you can do that.
August 11th, 2012 at 2:51 pm
Can i replace my ccfl lcd by led by buying both cable(led connector) and led screen?
I am wondering whether led and ccfl have same connector from GPU.
May 18th, 2012 at 2:54 am
Brilliant! Your detailed instrcutions and clear photographs made this task very easy. I know where I’ll come to next time I have a problem I need fixing.
December 28th, 2011 at 6:55 pm
@ Benhamin,
There is not much you can do besides testing the laptop with a known good compatible LCD screen and video cable.
December 28th, 2011 at 4:50 pm
How would I know if that is the case? Is there a way to test it?
December 28th, 2011 at 11:56 am
@ Benjamin,
Not necessarily. It’s possible the component responsible for LCD light is fright but the rest of the motherboard is fine. I hope it’s not the case with your motherboard.
I guess you’ll have to wait for the new screen and see if it makes any difference.
December 27th, 2011 at 2:42 pm
The motherboard should be fine or else it wouldn’t work when it is connected to my T.V. as a monitor. I checked the connection and it seemed fine. It is a LED screen.