How hard is it to replace the screen on a laptop.

[Legolessed]

I found a Dell latitude e6230 on Craigslist with a broken screen and was curious how hard it was to replace a screen on a Dell latitude. Thank you

[RadiatingLight]

if you can actually find the replacement screen, you can usually swap them out fairly okay-ly. depending on the laptop it can take time, but the hardest part is finding the replacement screen.

[ARikozuM]

No idea about this one in particular, but most of them are easy, but time-consuming.

[Imbellis]

3 minutes ago, Legolessed said:

I found a Dell latitude e6230 on Craigslist with a broken screen and was curious how hard it was to replace a screen on a Dell latitude. Thank you

If you haven't done screen replacement before but the laptop isn't too expensive, I'd give it a try.  My old laptop (can't remember model) wasn't too hard to do ( ~1 hour). The number one thing to do is take your time and be careful. I picked up a phone and a laptop yesterday for free after somebody tried to do screen repairs on them both - and failed... badly...

[Vargi]

7 minutes ago, RadiatingLight said:

if you can actually find the replacement screen, you can usually swap them out fairly okay-ly. depending on the laptop it can take time, but the hardest part is finding the replacement screen.

*hardest part is taking the bezel off without breaking every tab. good luck:)

[Legolessed]

7 minutes ago, Vargi said:

*hardest part is taking the bezel off without breaking every tab. good luck:)

 

12 minutes ago, Imbellis said:

If you haven't done screen replacement before but the laptop isn't too expensive, I'd give it a try.  My old laptop (can't remember model) wasn't too hard to do ( ~1 hour). The number one thing to do is take your time and be careful. I picked up a phone and a laptop yesterday for free after somebody tried to do screen repairs on them both - and failed... badly...

Thank you! It's a $10 laptop and a $10 screen, so not much to lose eh?

[Zando_]

1 minute ago, Legolessed said:

 

Thank you! It's a $10 laptop and a $10 screen, so not much to lose eh?

I'd go for it. As long as you don't snap anything, you should be good. I'd take the chance to clean it out while you've got it open as well. 

[Vargi]

Just now, Legolessed said:

 

Thank you! It's a $10 laptop and a $10 screen, so not much to lose eh?

after the bezel its 4 or so screws then you disconnect the ribbon. after that place the new one in use the same screws and plug the ribbon back in. put bezel back on and look in device manager if it shows everything correctly.  I've done some they are easy but they can break very easily wile the repair is going on.  I recommend placing the new screen on a blanket or piece of foam wile you take the old one out. 

[FearlessSwami29]

I haven't personally, so all i can say is check ifixit, they might have a guide for that laptop.

[Salacious B Crum]

Just did one at work its easy as stated just take your time the ribbon cable can be a bit of a challenge putting back in if you don't take your time but other than that its a breeze

[Legolessed]

47 minutes ago, mrbilky said:

Just did one at work its easy as stated just take your time the ribbon cable can be a bit of a challenge putting back in if you don't take your time but other than that its a breeze

 

58 minutes ago, FearlessSwami29 said:

I haven't personally, so all i can say is check ifixit, they might have a guide for that laptop.

 

1 hour ago, Vargi said:

after the bezel its 4 or so screws then you disconnect the ribbon. after that place the new one in use the same screws and plug the ribbon back in. put bezel back on and look in device manager if it shows everything correctly.  I've done some they are easy but they can break very easily wile the repair is going on.  I recommend placing the new screen on a blanket or piece of foam wile you take the old one out. 

 

1 hour ago, Zando Bob said:

I'd go for it. As long as you don't snap anything, you should be good. I'd take the chance to clean it out while you've got it open as well. 

Is it possible to use a different screen with the laptop? Like how do I check if they are compatible?

[Zando_]

18 minutes ago, Legolessed said:

 

 

 

Is it possible to use a different screen with the laptop? Like how do I check if they are compatible?

I doubt you can, unless they are from the same lineup and use the same connector and controller.