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HOW TO REPLACE A LAPTOP LCD SCREEN These instructions are purely a rough guide on how to replace a laptop screen. Each model of laptop may differ slightly in the way that you need to remove the screen. If you are unsure on how to do this then we advise you to take your laptop to your local experts. PLEASE make sure that the POWER CORD and the BATTERY are removed from the laptop prior to starting this procedure. Failure to disconnest the power could lead to a damaged laptop and also the risk of electric shock. RequireIT take no responsiblity should you damage your laptop while following our how to guide. You will need
Fine-pointed philips screwdriver
1: Screw Covers Locate all screw covers on the display assembly. There are generally at least 4 screw covers (6 in this case), and they will either be facing you on the display assembly or they may be on the side of the display assembly.
2: Remove Covers Using a sharp or pointed object, pick off each of the six (6) screw covers from the front of the bezel. Remove any from the side of the bezel if any. It is worth noting that bezels sometimes have plastic or rubber covers that do not cover screws, but this differs from model to model. To be sure, it is best to at least pull up part of every screw cover or piece of rubber you see, to know for sure whether there is a screw concealed. Note: Have a special location to place the screw covers and any screws you will remove so you will not lose them.
3: Bezel Screws Using a small Phillips screwdriver, remove each of the six (6) Phillips screws and place in a safe location. If your particular laptop model has screws on the side of the display assembly, remove them as well.
4: Remove Bezel Starting from either side of the display assembly, insert your fingers between the LCD screen and the front plastic bezel. The plastic bezel will usually snap off fairly easily. If it does not, work the plastic in different directions until it unsnaps or look closely for overlooked screw covers. Work your way around the top and take care around the latch as it may need to be pressed when unsnapping. Note: Other laptops may require you to begin inserting your fingers at the bottom of the plastic bezel. To unsnap the two bottom corners of the bezel, you will need to use your index finger on the outside of the display assembly as shown in the photo below. display assembly as far back as it will go. Either insert your fingers between the plastic assembly and the LCD screen at the bottom corner or try using your index finger on the outside corner to pry it open. After unsnapping the bottom corner continue unsnapping the plastic bezel along the bottom of the display assembly until completely removed.
5: Frame Screws Place a paper towel or a piece of cloth on the keyboard to protect the screen. Lean the LCD screen with its metal brackets forward away from the rear plastic bezel just enough to be able to access the two (2) Phillips screws securing the LCD screen to the metal brackets. Using your Phillips screwdriver, unscrew the bottom screw first and then the upper screw from the metal brackets. After removing the screws, lean the entire display assembly (LCD screen and rear plastic bezel) upright 90 degrees. Now gently lean just the LCD screen forward to lay on the paper towel or cloth covering the keyboard. As shown in the picture, cautiously tilt the LCD screen forward, within its metal frame bracket. If you are unable to, you may need to remove additional screws. Be careful not to damage the video / data cable. Note: Some models will require you to remove the flat video cable from the LCD screen prior to laying the LCD screen on the keyboard. Additionally, some notebooks will Wi-Fi antennas affixed to the metal brackets which you will need to take note of. The second photo shows the rear plastic assembly as well as the rear of the LCD screen. Plugged into the back of the LCD screen you will notice the video cable which is usually is further secured by a piece of tape. Additionally, you will notice the inverter (green strip) between the LCD screen and the rear display assembly. The LCD screen has a plug with two wires extending from the corner of the LCD screen and plugging into the inverter.
6: Video Cable Lift up on the piece of tape (if any *) securing the video cable to the rear of the LCD screen. Next, using your finger nail slide the video cable out of the LCD video connector. * Some Dell notebook models will not use tape and instead will have clips on either side of the video cable connector. Place your thumb or fingers on the rear of the LCD screen for support and remove the second piece of tape securing the video cable.
7: Inverter Using your thumb and index finger nails, pull the white inverter plug from the inverter. If you are unable to slide the cable out because the inverter is in a difficult position, you may need to first unscrew it. |
