Laptop screen replacement / How to Repair (replace) LCD screen in a laptop

Shut down the laptop

The first step when replacing an LCD panel is to make sure the laptop is not plugged in and to remove the
battery

Remove the bezel

Remove all visible rubber screw covers on the screen assembly. Once done go ahead and remove
all the screwsattaching the bezel to the top cover. It is important to remember the positions of the
unique screws for example this laptop has two longer screws at the bottom and four shorter screws
on top they will need to be reinstalled in the same positions later. Please note some laptops will have
screws on the side of the display assembly but in this case all screws are facing forward. Now that
we removed all the screws the bezel can be removed. Carefully pry the plastic away from the screen
starting from the side moving top around to bottom. Try not to apply too much force, it is possible to
break off plastic tabs underneath or to fracture the bezel

Release the screen

Depending on the laptop design you may need to remove few other screws in order to gain
access to the screen frame. In this particular case I would just loosen some four screws at the bottom
giving me a better view of the four tiny screws holding the screen in. let's go ahead and remove the
final four screws. Please be extra careful of the last screw and catch the screen from falling on its own.
Gently put the screen onto the keyboard making sure no cables are overstressed

Disconnect the screen

Disconnect the power cable from the inverter board then carefully lift the clear tape securing the video
connector to the screen. Disconnect the video cable leaving the clear and any other tape on it .
carefully discard the old panel

Connect the new screen

If the replacement screen does not have any protect to film cover the keyboard with a cloth or a paper towel.
Otherwise put the new screen on the keyboard and reattach the power cable to the inverter. Then reconnect
the video cable and secure old tape. It is very important not to force any of the connections if aligned properly.
Good fit should be achieved fairly easy

Install the new screen

lift the screen back up to line it up with a frame and secure the four tiny screws starting from the top.
Remove any protective film from the screen. Refasten all other screws

Test the new screen

At this point it is safe to test out the new screen. Go ahead and connect the AC adapter and hit power.
Once the screen lights up and the startup graphics appear you'll know if the screen is properly installed
and working. Hold the power button again to cancel the boot up and disconnect the AC adapter

Replace the bezel

The final step is to replace the bezel. Start from the bottom and move consistently to the top gently snapping
the plastic throughout the perimeter of the screen assembly. Replace the screws observing the proper positions.
Reinstall the screw covers and voila you're done!