How to Fix a Laptop Screen That’s Cracked or Not Working
Introduction
A cracked or malfunctioning laptop screen can make your device unusable. In this guide, we’ll show you how to replace a broken laptop screen, fix display issues, and troubleshoot common screen problems.
Common Laptop Screen Problems
✅ Cracked or physically damaged screen
✅ Flickering or black screen
✅ Dead pixels or distorted display
✅ Backlight issues (dim or dark screen)
✅ Screen not turning on after startup
Tools You’ll Need for Screen Replacement
🔧 Phillips screwdriver
📏 Plastic pry tools
📺 Replacement laptop screen (match the model number)
🔌 Anti-static wrist strap (optional)
Step-by-Step Guide to Replacing a Laptop Screen
Step 1: Identify the Problem
- Restart your laptop and check if the issue persists.
- Connect an external monitor. If the display works externally, the screen is faulty. If not, the issue could be GPU or motherboard-related.
Step 2: Remove the Battery and Power Source
- Shut down the laptop completely.
- Unplug the charger and remove the battery (if removable).
Step 3: Remove the Bezel and Unscrew the Broken Screen
- Use a plastic pry tool to carefully remove the bezel around the screen.
- Locate and remove the screws holding the screen in place.
Step 4: Disconnect the Display Cable
- Gently unplug the video ribbon cable at the back of the screen.
- Remove the damaged screen.
Step 5: Install the New Screen
- Connect the display cable to the new screen.
- Secure the new screen with screws and snap the bezel back in place.
Step 6: Test the Screen
- Power on your laptop to check if the new screen works.
Troubleshooting After Replacement
❌ Black screen? Recheck the display cable connection.
❌ Flickering? Update the graphics driver.
❌ Dim display? Check the brightness settings and backlight.
Conclusion
Replacing a laptop screen is cheaper than buying a new laptop and can be done in under an hour. If you’re not comfortable doing it yourself, consider taking it to a professional repair service.
📌 Need more help? Check our Laptop Repair Guides for more tutorials.
