Can you replace Laptop monitors?

kwidener21 · 05-24-2007, 11:51 AM

I have a Toshiba Satellite laptop and the monitor is dark but I can see the windows screen barely. I have tried to lighten the screen does anyone have suggestions on what might be causing this. If it is not fixable can you replace just the monitor on the laptop (is it cost efficient?).

ebackhus · 05-24-2007, 12:30 PM

The good news is that you can. The bad news is that the cost may be high and the work difficult. I suggest first checking with shops in your city for "scraptops" that have salvagable parts. The Satellite series laptops were quite common so there should be a good parts market, but screens are often snatched up quickly.

**Fox** · 05-24-2007, 12:32 PM

Sounds like your backlight went. For some screens, you can replace just the backlight, although it might be more cost-effective to just buy a new screen (depending on the age of the computer).

kwidener21 · 05-24-2007, 12:45 PM

How do you replace it is it something I should attempt or should I take it somewhere.

**Fox** · 05-24-2007, 01:04 PM

What's the model number of the laptop? If it's still under warranty, I'd suggest getting service from Toshiba. If it's out of warranty, and it's still relatively new, you might be better off having someone else do the work- especially if you're not confident opening it up and soldering, etc.

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kwidener21 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 2 OS: Vista	Can you replace Laptop monitors? I have a Toshiba Satellite laptop and the monitor is dark but I can see the windows screen barely. I have tried to lighten the screen does anyone have suggestions on what might be causing this. If it is not fixable can you replace just the monitor on the laptop (is it cost efficient?).

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kwidener21 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 2 OS: Vista	Re: Can you replace Laptop monitors? How do you replace it is it something I should attempt or should I take it somewhere.

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Fox TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: NJ Posts: 7,752 OS: XP Pro, CentOS My System	Re: Can you replace Laptop monitors? What's the model number of the laptop? If it's still under warranty, I'd suggest getting service from Toshiba. If it's out of warranty, and it's still relatively new, you might be better off having someone else do the work- especially if you're not confident opening it up and soldering, etc. __________________ Antec Neo Power 500W, ABIT IP35-E, Intel E2180@2.66Ghz, Corsair XMS2 2x1GB DDR2-800, PNY 8800GT, 320GB Seagate * lazy college student alert *- If I've inadvertently ignored a thread, please Let me know about it Have I helped you solve your problem? Donate to Techsupportforums Klart Skepp!