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Q&A: How hard is it to replace a damaged laptop screen?

Posted on November 4, 2020

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Question from Andreas G.:  My favorite laptop (an ASUS X551M) fell off of my kitchen table and it cracked the screen.

It isn’t cracked that bad, but unfortunately the entire right side of the screen is black and completely unresponsive.

I really like this laptop and I’d love to get it fixed but I can’t afford to spend a lot of money on it.

How hard is it to replace a laptop screen? Do you think I could do it myself?

Also, do you have any idea how much it would cost to get a replacement screen?

Rick’s answer:   [Read more…]

Cracked laptop screen? Order a replacement screen yourself and save $$$

Posted on April 1, 2013

cracked-laptop-screenIf you ever find yourself needing to have a cracked laptop screen replaced, you can save quite a few bucks by ordering the replacement screen yourself and then taking the new screen along with the laptop to a repair shop for installation.

If you allow the shop to order the replacement screen on your behalf, they’ll most likely order it from a company called ScreenTek. They’ll tack on a hefty profit and then charge you a labor charge for installing it.

The labor charge is a no-brainer (unless you have the skills required to replace the screen yourself), but why pay the repair shop a premium for the replacement laptop screen just to have them order it for you? You can order the screen yourself and save a bundle!  [Read more…]




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