On Sunday 19 September 2010 04:13:58 Winterlight wrote: > Just curious...what is the charge to replace a LCD screen? HP wants > 375 for a new display and that makes it prohibitive for a laptop that > was 800 14-18 months ago.... even if I do it.. or is does it matter > where you buy the display.
Considering that the display is the most expensive item, $375 seems not unreasonable. However taking into account that HP would rather you buy a new machine, this sort of pricing is intended to discourage a repair. Very often a salvaged panel can be obtained for much much less. > At 03:16 PM 9/18/2010, you wrote: > > And do like I do: Take plenty of pictures while you're > > disassembling... > > > >On 9/18/2010 9:42 AM, Gaffer wrote: > >>On Friday 17 September 2010 04:27:10 Winterlight wrote: > >>>Today, somebody gave me their old laptop. Actually, it is not > >>>very old at all, it was purchased new in 09 a little over a > >>> year ago. It is a HPG70-463CL which is laptop with a 17 inch > >>> screen designed to be parked. The had it on the floor while > >>> moving their furniture and stepped on the LCD which pretty much > >>> killed it. The computer itself works fine plugged into a an > >>> external monitor. I see where I could buy a new screen for around > >>> 120-150 but how difficult is it to replace? Anybody recommend > >>> where to buy a screen, and any tips of replacing this one ... > >>> thanks. > >> > >>If you take care and use common sense then its not too difficult a > >> job. You will have to take the whole machine apart to separate the > >> screen from the chassis, so take anti-static precautions. > >> > >>You can replace the LCD panel without dismantling the whole machine > >> but its much more difficult and far greater risk of causing > >> further damage. > >> > >>I have a multi compartment container for holding and grouping the > >>screws, though a sheet of paper with notes identifying where each > >> group of screws came from works just as well as does a photo of > >> the more complex disassembly. > >> > >>Just be a bit careful, I think that machine has a pair of > >> fastenings hidden under the edge of the wireless card that have to > >> be removed before the case will separate. > >> > >>Good Luck. > > > >__________ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus > >signature database 5460 (20100918) __________ > > > >The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. > > > >http://www.eset.com -- Best Regards: Derrick. Running Open SuSE 11.1 KDE 3.5.10 Desktop. Pontefract Linux Users Group. plug @ play-net.co.uk
