Although it is not a common scenario to encounter laptop screen broken, but it does happen, especially after dropping or physical damage. When your computer screen is cracked, it is like the end of its life and you can do nothing to rescue it anymore. However, you can always replace a new screen and it is quite a easy process.
Before You Replace The Cracked Screen
You need to make sure that the screen really needs replacement before you jumping into any methods. For example, if the graphic card on the motherboard is dead, it is a waste of time to replace the screen. However, if it is only the screen damage, you can buy a new laptop screen and replace it on your own.
I recommend you to connect the screen to another laptop to check its conditions. If the laptop outputs to another display successfully, use the laptop for a while to ensure the keyboard and other laptop components appear to be functioning normally. If the screen is not working on other laptops, then it’s time to get a new one.
How to Replace a Laptop Screen
A new problem here is, should you take the broken laptop to the repair shop or get it repaired by you. You can compare the repair cost with a new laptop screen.According to the market price, repairing a laptop screen is usually around 200 dollars while a screen is only 30-50 dollars. So you are always recommended to replace the screen by yourself first.
Step 1: Remove the screen bezel
Power off the laptop and disconnect it from the power source. Then you need to remove the bezel around the screen. Loosen the screws that hold the LCD panel.
Once the screws are removed, use a thin metal blade to loosen one of the screen corners.
Step 2: Remove the broken LCD panel
Remove the screws that hold the LCD to the lid and then locate the manufacturer's label and note the model number. Using this information you should be able to buy an exact match for your broken screen.
Step 3: Install the new laptop screen
Connect the new panel to the cable, position the panel in the lid, and secure it using the appropriate screws. Once the new screen is installed, connect the laptop to power source and run it to check if the screen works properly.
Laptop Screen Maintenance Tips
Here are some laptop screen maintenance tips that help to keep the screen from potential damage and extend its lifespan.
- Keep the liquid away from your laptop. We know that liquid could damage the keyboard, but it will also cause harm to the screen. The liquid could damage the internal components and make the screen become unresponsive.
- Do not put the laptop in a place where there’s a kid or animal. They are likely to knock off the laptop from the table accident, which will cause physical damage to all the hardware.
- Protect LCD display monitor. When you shut down the laptop, make sure there’s no small items in the keyboard.
- Hold the laptop from it’s base instead of dragging it from the LCD display. If you lift the laptop from its screen, it will damage the screen and the hinge that connect the screen with the motherboard.
- Do not leave the laptop in a car. The high temperature will also damage your laptop.
In this article, we’ve shared how to fix a broken Dell/HP/ASUS/Acer laptop screen as well as some screen maintaining tips. I hope this post can be helpful for you. If you still have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact us.
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