If Your LCD Screen Broken, Should You Buy a New Laptop?

It is easier to buy a new laptop. However, replacing broken LCD screens, you can reduce the demand for new laptops those production and disposal pollute the Earth. If you care about our green planet, try to find some place to repair or to ask the laptop manufacturer to fix or to replace the screen by yourself.

The millions of laptops are broken worldwide every year; and statistically, the most breakable part is an LCD screen. What to do if your laptop screen is broken? Some people may say that it is better to buy a new laptop. However, by replacing broken LCD screens, PC users can reduce the demand for new laptops those production pollutes the Earth. But even more dramatic problem is their disposal. A very tiny battery can make 1 cubic meter of soil seriously contaminated and cause a water pollution. A much bigger laptop battery creates much more troubles, not to mention about other parts of laptop (you can find more info at US Environmental Protection Agency website).

Of course, it is easier to look for a new laptop. But if you care about our green planet, try to find some place to repair or to ask the laptop manufacturer to fix. If you are even "more green", replace the screen by yourself. It could be the most cost-effective solution for your budget. Do not worry if you are not a tech person - in less than an hour and with a couple of tools, you will be able to replace the screen on your own.

First, you need to locate the screw covers. These small rubber covers are normally found on the front of the display's bezel (surrounding frame), though on some notebooks you might find some of the covers along the side of the screen. Use the tip of a small flat-head screwdriver or knife to carefully pry back the corner of each rubber cover around the screen until you can see if a screw lies underneath. If you locate a screw, remove the cover and place it in a safe location. In most cases, a screen has from 4 to 6 screws on the bezel. After you have located them all, remove and store them with the covers.

When screws are removed, start to unsnap the bezel by inserting your fingers between the bezel and the screen. To unsnap the bezel, start at the bottom with most laptops. Much force is not necessary but if you encounter difficulty, move a little bit further and try a different spot. You may need to slide laptop lid latch to completely remove the bezel. If you are unable to move the screen you may have to remove screws holding screen brackets to the laptop screen lid. Watch out for wires and cables stuck underneath the screen - such as of webcam or wireless antenna - and be sure not to damage them.

Your first step would be to define an exact model number for replacement. To determine which screen models is compatible with any given laptop old screen, you may use some on-line illustrated guide. It shows also how to disassemble the laptop screen. The next step is to find the companies that sell LCD screens on the Internet - normally it is exact the same screen but you will get it fast and for less. The quality of the screens are the same - the reason why some companies can afford to sell them for less is their business model - they buy wholesale with discount.

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