How to Replace a Laptop Display

How to Replace a Laptop Display
Over time as your laptop suffers the normal abuse of everyday wear and tear, the LCD display may start to exhibit dead pixels or may not show any images at all. You don't need to rush out to buy a new laptop when the display goes dead, however, as it can be a much cheaper option to replace the LCD screen on your own. Replacing a laptop display can be done in a short amount of time, but it may be a challenging procedure for a novice computer user.
Difficulty: Moderately Challenging
Instructions
Things You'll Need to Replace a Laptop Display:
• Phillips-head screwdriver
• Replacement LCD screen
• Replacement inverter board
How to Replace a Laptop Display
Step 1
Power off your laptop computer. Turn the computer upside down so that you can see the bottom side of the laptop's case.

Step 2
Depress the battery release latch and lift the battery out of the laptop. Flip the computer back over and open up the LCD screen to a 90 degree angle.

Step 3
Pull off each of the rubber buttons located along the edges of the LCD screen. Remove each of the screws underneath the buttons with the Phillips-head screwdriver.

Step 4
Insert your fingers underneath the cover of the LCD screen. Work your fingers around the edges of the cover to unlock it from the screen. Pull the cover off the screen and set it aside.

Step 5
Locate the inverter board at the bottom edge of the LCD screen. Disconnect the cables at the right and left end of the board that connect to the LCD screen. Remove the screw holding the inverter board in place and then lift the board off the LCD screen.

Step 6
Tilt the screen slightly towards you until you can see the strip of tape holding the video cable. Pull off the tape and then disconnect the video cable from the laptop case.

Step 7
Remove the LCD screen from the case. Set the new screen onto the case and reattach the video cable and tape strip. Position the replacement inverter board at the bottom of the screen and attach the screw.

Step 8
Reconnect the inverter board's cables. Pop the plastic cover onto the LCD screen and reconnect the screws. Set the rubber buttons over the screws. Reconnect the battery.

Step 9
Turn on the laptop computer. Wait for the manufacturer's logo to appear on the screen to ensure the display was replaced properly.

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