Replacement of screen on 2021 HP 15 Laptop PC screen made by LaptopScreen.com

Tools

To replace the screen you'll need a bunch of plastic picks, an exact-o-knife and an
industrial hairdryer

Shut down the laptop

To begin make sure the laptop appears to be off and disconnect the power cord so it's
not in the way

Remove the bezel (plastic frame)

This laptop has a couple of Phillips screws on the bottom, they do not need to be removed.
Instead use your thumbs to gently separate the plastic frame around the screen. Start from
the left edge, unless you live where people don't read from left to right, in which case you can
do whatever edge you want first. Go around the perimeter carefully unsnapping the tabs
underneath. Take extra care around the webcam area. The bottom edge is glued in, which
is done to prevent any cleaning liquids from getting into the laptop, because people continue
to spray directly on the screen instead of the cleaning cloth. Use an exact-o-knife to cut any
glue strands and using moderate effort unglue the bottom edge from the display. The bottom
edge is being held in-place with the hinge cover, which is not easily removable. Carefully pull
out the bottom edge freeing it from the hinge cover, set the plastic frame aside

Separate the screen from the back cover

There are a couple of Phillips screws at the top corners of the display, those also don't need
to be removed. In-fact there are no screws that need to be removed in this tutorial at all
In 2021 the LCDs are held in place with unflavoured bubble gum. You will need to use an
industrial hairdryer, also known as a heat-gun to soften the bubble gum. Use your hand
to feel the temperature as you evenly warm up the two edges. If you start screaming the
temperature is simply too high, and you should try moving the heat-gun further away.
Once you get bored of waiving the heat-gun around, you can try inserting a plastic pick behind
the LCD on the right edge, and do the same on the left edge. This applies pressure on the
bubble gum to help with separation. Wave the heat-gun around for a little more. Continue
separation by sliding the picks down towards the bottom edge. Keep waiving the heat-gun.
Use a third plastic pick to separate the bubble gum from behind the LCD. Continue applying
heat to keep the bubble gum pliable. Once the separation is achieved place the LCD on the
keyboard. Resist the temptation to try the bubble gum, its completely bland and flavourless we
promise. You can reuse it on the replacement screen, just straighten it out and leave it be

Disconnect the screen

If you have recently cut your nails, use a plastic pick to separate the clear tape securing
the video connector. And using both hands slide out the video connector away from the LCD.
Put the old screen aside

Connect the new screen

At this point the new screen can be installed. The most important part for the success of the
whole replacement process is reconnecting this video connector. Use both hands to slide it
straight in, the connector must not be slanted or twisted when plugging it it

Install the new screen

Lift the new LCD and align it with the bottom edge. Tack it onto the old bubble gum, or if you
prefer you can get normal adhesive on our website LaptopScreen.com, but it's also flavourless.
Warm up the edges of the display from the back using a heat-gun, and using a microfibre cloth
gently massage the edges of the LCD into the back cover

Install the new screen

Lift the new LCD and align it with the bottom edge. Tack it onto the old bubble gum, or if you
prefer you can get normal adhesive on our website LaptopScreen.com, but it's also flavourless.
Warm up the edges of the display from the back using a heat-gun, and using a microfibre cloth
gently massage the edges of the LCD into the back cover

Test the new screen

At this point the LCD can be tested. Reconnect the power cable and press the power button.
If the start-up graphics appears the LCD is connected properly. Shut down the laptop by holding
the power button

Replace the bezel

Proceed on replacing the plastic frame, start at the bottom edge. Then clip in the top right
corner and button up the right and the top edges. Clip in the left top corner. Button up the
left edge. Support the back cover as you clip in the bottom edge. Use a plastic pick to pull the
hinge cover over the bottom edge. Wipe the screen, reconnect the power, turn the laptop on,
and we're done!