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Daniel_Corsa

posted on 10th Aug 06 at 15:36

quote:
Originally posted by Adam
You should be able to fit the screen yourself, most laptopos are just a few screw and push in connector


Yeh replace a few laptop screens at work on Dell laptops and HP's

Unclip where the power buttons are along the top will be the socket to plug the screen in and a screw for the earth!

Unscrew/ unplug these, undo the screws holding the screen in place (plastic screen covers)

swap screen over DO NOT TOUCH parts of it usually labeled also 100% wear a static wrist strap if handling a screen!

Then reverse the process!

Takes about 30mins to take old one out and new one in so just try and source a screen on ebay

:thumbs:

Screens usually go for about £100+

[Edited on 10-08-2006 by Daniel_Corsa]


Robin

posted on 10th Aug 06 at 14:27

i use it round the house a lot, wirelessly, so a moniter isnt really an option

its alright anyway, i can still use it, its just not perfect

i'll get onto the insurance people, get them to send me a claim form and get a dell one


Kyle T

posted on 10th Aug 06 at 14:10

If you have a VGA plug on the back of your laptop. you could just use a monitor from a PC if you have one lying around and dont use the laptop on trains etc


drax

posted on 10th Aug 06 at 13:45

Yeah im pretty sure if you find a decent computer hardware specialist you should be able to buy a new screen but no idea on price.


Robin

posted on 10th Aug 06 at 13:22

I'm gonna see what the house insurance people say. it would be easier to replace it.

its not got any worse since last night though.


Adam

posted on 10th Aug 06 at 11:50

You should be able to fit the screen yourself, most laptopos are just a few screw and push in connector


Tommy

posted on 10th Aug 06 at 11:44

New screen, this will only get worse and worse, used to have fun with broken ones at work, pushing the black liquid about the screen :lol:


--Dave--

posted on 10th Aug 06 at 11:40

otherwise, it may be a job for Seizure Man :|


--Dave--

posted on 10th Aug 06 at 11:39

I'd replace the laptop mate.

As said replacing the screen alone could cost you as much as £200. You could get a decent 2nd hand laptop for £250 off the bay.


bradgsi

posted on 10th Aug 06 at 08:32

Replace the laptop Rob, to replace the screen is gonna cost a small fortune.


Reedy

posted on 9th Aug 06 at 19:49

fucking hell mate, need screen jobbie. Check the yellow pages for some independant person to quote you up.


Robin

posted on 9th Aug 06 at 19:33

its not permanently on a blue screen, obviously, that was just for illustration of the damage


Robin

posted on 9th Aug 06 at 19:32





thats the damage, obviously you cant see it that well, but its fooked. :(


Reedy

posted on 9th Aug 06 at 19:31

hmm i think the job costs around £150 - £200 to do ( labour and parts )

Im not sure tho, i suppose it depends where you get it done.


Robin

posted on 9th Aug 06 at 19:26

Advent 7086


abdus

posted on 9th Aug 06 at 19:25

which laptop is it? brand etc....?


Robin

posted on 9th Aug 06 at 19:21

as the laptop was only 350 quid, would i be better replacing it?

just when i can least afford it :(


Reedy

posted on 9th Aug 06 at 19:21

quote:
Originally posted by robmarriott
and the screen is fucked, it looks like its cracked, and theres a big purple splodge at one side

anything i can do? or do i have to buy a new laptop?

new screen maybe? or is that not possible?

:(


im not sure how to do it, but i beleive you get people who can replace the screen but its gonna cost you abit


Robin

Icon depicting mood of post posted on 9th Aug 06 at 19:19

and the screen is fucked, it looks like its cracked, and theres a big purple splodge at one side

anything i can do? or do i have to buy a new laptop?

new screen maybe? or is that not possible?

:(