TJ McCaustland Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 Hey bit of a problem today guys . My old laptop fell off my desk earlier this morning and the LCD cracked, anything I can do to fix it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiveworlds Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 (edited) I would advise against it. Replace the screen. Well that's if you feel confident enough in replacing it. Sometimes LCD screens can have liquids in them you shouldn't be handling and you might have a leak. Should you get liquid on you wash it off well with soapy water. Edited October 10, 2014 by fiveworlds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studiot Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 (edited) Changing a broken screen is not difficult and takes about 20 minutes. Depending upon the laptop a new screen can cost from £30 to £90, although the laptop manufacturer would probably charge between £150 and £250. You said it was an old laptop and screens for many old laptops are no longer available, though some suppliers supply modern substitutes. You can also find laptops of similar models that are broken for some other reason eg failed motherboard very cheaply and do a transplant that way. You will need a few of the correct tools and some care in handling the parts however. Edited October 10, 2014 by studiot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiveworlds Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 though some suppliers supply modern substitutes. I'd be careful trusting that one the connections could have been changed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studiot Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 I'd be careful trusting that one the connections could have been changed Indeed so. It's a question of obtaining the correct part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJ McCaustland Posted October 10, 2014 Author Share Posted October 10, 2014 It's not too old, it's from 08. so not that long ago. But thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studiot Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 Difficult to offer more specific advice, without more specific information. Like what laptop is it and how do you know only the screen is cracked - what are its symptoms? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sensei Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 It's not too old, it's from 08. so not that long ago. But thanks 6 years is ancient old.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorham Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 6 years is ancient old.. No, it's not, it's very advanced high tech from the modern era. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phi for All Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 No, it's not, it's very advanced high tech from the modern era. It's from the Bush era. Cracked is a better description than advanced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MigL Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 (edited) Just about all 15.4" widescreen displays are standardized, they have common screw holes ( along the side ), common connector on back and common resolution ( 1280x800 pixels ). Other sizes, not so much. Replacement is extremely easy. Open laptop. Remove covers over screws of display shell and separate. Remove screws from side of sealed ( there is no liquid to worry about ) panel. Unplug connector from back of panel. Replace panel with new ( or used ) reversing steps. Note:- About 4-5 yrs ago they went from fluorescent to LED illumination, the LED being thinner. If you get the wrong one, it may not fit properly in the display shell. Edited October 14, 2014 by MigL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJ McCaustland Posted October 16, 2014 Author Share Posted October 16, 2014 It's from the Bush era. Cracked is a better description than advanced. Ok thats just drop dead hilarious. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skylord Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 (edited) The fact that it is a relatively old laptop can work for you or against you. It can be helpful since the price for a similar one would be a fraction of what it was when it was new, especially if it is used (which is probably going to be the only way you will find it). Even better would be if you could find the same laptop, or one similar enough, that is being sold "as-is" due to a defect in a part that is unrelated to the screen, but the screen is the most delicate part, so that may also be hard to find. The way in which it being old can work against you is: if it's not only old but also a model that wasn't popular, it may be hard to find at all. Check eBay for the same model number or the screen itself. Also, a laptop similar in age isn't going to be expensive, unless it is an Apple product. For $300 you can get a laptop with an AMD A6-4400m APU (CPU + graphics chip in one) that is relatively amazing for its price, given that it can run 3D games better than anything in its price range. $300 is the price for it new, too. I doubt you want to hear anything about buying a new one, though. So check eBay and Amazon. I find that eBay is better for used electronics. If you choose to do something besides repair it, you can take the hard drive out of it and collect your data off of it pretty easily if you have a desktop computer. You may also be able to just plug the laptop into a desktop monitor and run it as normal, allowing you to rescue your files that way. What is the laptop's manufacturer and brand? I may be able to help you find a screen. (Edited the name of the APU; forgot a zero.) Edited October 16, 2014 by skylord Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJ McCaustland Posted October 27, 2014 Author Share Posted October 27, 2014 (edited) Thanks, Finally fixed it, Found a computer with similar parts and repaired it, the screen now works fine, Phew I was worried all my favorite games were on that thing. Edited October 27, 2014 by TJ McCaustland Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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