Laptop Screen Broken

[XxPotatoHypexX]

I recently received this laptop from my sister, as she just bought a new microsoft surface tablet. She told me that she had accidentaly stepped on the screen at one point, from pure carelessness and it just sitting on her floor. It is a touchscreen 15.6" laptop. The model is a Toshiba Satelite c55t-A5102. The touchscreen is still fully functional, i can use it even on the dark spots. I'm wondering if anyone on the forums here knows if i will need to replace the digitizer, LCD screen or the touchscreen alltogether. It'd be greatly appreciated if someone can let me know which one i should buy. Also, if you know of a guide anywhere on how to do the replacement myself, that'd be great!

 

Thanks!

[NinjaJc01]

New LCD probably

[Vivilacqua1]

OH THE HUMANITY"

 

wait, that's not a human...

 

OH THE MACHINERY!

[Guest SpartaLazerz]

I would replace the entire screen itself (the digitizer as well if it's cracked). The digitizer though, i'm not sure. If you service it, i would inspect the digitizer for any damage that occurred along with the LCD. Place the digitizer up to a bright light (like how you would with a dollar bill) and do a through inspection before deciding to replace.

 

Lucky for you, i had my fair share of repairing laptops. I will give some pointers in addition to the links.

 

What you will need:

 

Eyeglass screwdriver set (i.e. flat head and philips)

 

Screw Collector (you can use anything for this such as bowls, cups, etc.)

 

Patience (lots of it too)

 

A clean, dirt-free working surface

 

Nitrile gloves to handle the screen (latex gloves leave a powdery residue)

 

A lint-free cloth

 

Cleaning Agent (isopropyl alcohol will do)

 

 

 

Steps:

 

 

1. Start by disassembling the laptop as shown in the video. I would recommend pausing it every now and then (to pace yourself).

 

2. Wearing nitrile gloves, carefully replace the LCD screen. The digitizer will have to be replaced as well (if its severely damaged). If digitizer is intact, give it a very good cleaning with rubbing alcohol (ensuring there are no smudges or fingerprints).

 

3. Clean the screen surface thoroughly and wipe away any dust.

 

4. Reassemble everything together.

 

5. Fire it up and enjoy your your newly replaced screen!

 

 

 

Video:

 

 

 

Parts Link:

 

LCD: http://www.amazon.com/Toshiba-Satellite-C55T-A5222-Display-Screen/dp/B00NI7HNQG

 

Digitizer: http://www.amazon.com/Lcdoled%C2%AE15-6-Replacement-Digitizer-Toshiba-Satellite/dp/B00XVPNW7Y

 

 

Cheers man. Good luck on your repair.

[XxPotatoHypexX]

I would replace the entire screen itself. The digitizer though, i'm not sure. If you service it, i would inspect the digitizer for any damage that occurred along with the LCD. Place the digitizer up to a bright light (like how you would with a dollar bill) and do a through inspection before deciding to replace.

By the entire screen, do you just mean the LCD or the touchscreen part aswell? I'm hoping I don't have to replace the touchscreen because it would up the cost a large amount. Like I said, the touchscreen still works perfectly. If possible, I'd abolutely love to just replace the LCD itself, or the Digitizer.

 

Thanks!

[Guest SpartaLazerz]

By the entire screen, do you just mean the LCD or the touchscreen part aswell? I'm hoping I don't have to replace the touchscreen because it would up the cost a large amount. Like I said, the touchscreen still works perfectly. If possible, I'd abolutely love to just replace the LCD itself, or the Digitizer.

 

Thanks!

 

The LCD screen is a must. The digitizer= Maybe.