Laptop screen replacement / LCD repair [HP Stream 13]

Shut down the laptop

To begin make sure the laptop is not powered on and disconnect the AC power cord

Remove the bezel

Use X-acto knife remove two plastic screw covers from the bottom corners. Remove
the two Phillips screws one in each bottom corner. Proceed on removing the bezel.
Start at the top inner edge and go around the perimeter of the screen assembly unsnapping
the plastic tabs underneath. Take extra care at the bottom edge set the bezel aside

Remove four screws

The LCD is mounted with four Phillips screws one near each corner. Once the screws have
been removed line the keyboard with a cloth or a paper towel. Gently lay the LCD face down
on the keyboard

Disconnect the video cable

Peel the clear tape securing the video connector and using both hands slide the video cable
out. Set the old screen aside

Connect the new screen

At this point the new screen can be installed. Place the new panel on the keyboard and align
the video cable. Using both hands gently reconnect the video cable making sure it's not
twisted or slanted. It must be plugged in straight

Reinstall the new screen

Bend out the protective film tabs lift the LCD into the screen assembly and remove the protective
film. Replace the four LCD mounting screws one in each corner

Test the new screen

At this point the new screen can be tested. Press the power button and if the startup graphics
appear the LCD is installed and working properly. Hold the power button to cancel the boot up

Replace the bezel

Start at the hinge cover then proceed around the perimeter of the bezel gently snap it back
to the screen assembly. Replace the two bezel screws at the bottom corners. Replace the
plastic covers one in each corner. Make sure that the bottom edge is also snapped in place.
Reconnect the AC power, turn the laptop on and you're done!