Busted my laptop, need help

[Guest Bwood]

So I stepped on my laptop last night and this morning when I opened there's a huge ink blotch on the screen. :(

Felt like I would get a more straight forward answer by asking on here. What is the cheapest/best way to fix this?

[mmmbeans]

probably buy a new laptop.

your only other real option is to replace the screen... which... might be more cost effective. maybe.

[Bronn]

the cheapest/best way to fix it would be to watch where you step

[Floppin]

probably buy a new laptop.

your only other real option is to replace the screen... which... might be more cost effective. maybe.

What?!?!? Screens are cheap and unless your a technical moron pretty easy to replace.

[Floppin]

www.laptopscreen.com

[Floppin]

The screen for my laptop (an almost $2,000 i7 asus) only runs about 70 bucks, for instance.

[The NFL Shield At Midfield]

-go to that site floppin posted and buy an LCD there

-google *your laptop model* + take apart/tear apart/disassemble (your choice) or failing that check the manufacturer's website because a lot of them actually put their service manuals online

-pat yourself on the back for the $300 you saved by learning the DIY method for this

[mmmbeans]

sorry, i assume most people are technical morons (no offense bwood...) it depends completely on what type of machine you have.

i've replaced mac screens before and it's an unholy f*cking nightmare as well as absurdly expensive.

but I should've specified that macs were the angle i was coming from.

[Floppin]

-go to that site floppin posted and buy an LCD display there

-google *your laptop model* + take apart/tear apart/disassemble (your choice) or failing that check the manufacturer's website because a lot of them actually put their service manuals online

-pat yourself on the back for the $300 you saved by learning the DIY method for this

WHen you take your screen out it will have the specs right there on it. Just make sure you buy the matching one.

[Floppin]

sorry, i assume most people are technical morons (no offense bwood...) it depends completely on what type of machine you have.

i've replaced mac screens before and it's an unholy f*cking nightmare as well as absurdly expensive.

but I should've specified that macs were the angle i was coming from.

Macs make everything concerning hardware to be retardedly complicated. It's just another closed source tactic.

[The NFL Shield At Midfield]

just be prepared with a decent sized, well-lit work space and some containers to stash the tiny screws. you will not need any tools other than a phillip's head/maybe a flathead screwdriver. i used to love doing LCDs and motherboards back in the day-it's satisfying to make a trashed laptop work again.

[mmmbeans]

yup... soooo... looks like, if its not a mac you're fine.

[The NFL Shield At Midfield]

sorry, i assume most people are technical morons (no offense bwood...) it depends completely on what type of machine you have.

i've replaced mac screens before and it's an unholy f*cking nightmare as well as absurdly expensive.

but I should've specified that macs were the angle i was coming from.

they're horrid. i did a few macbook pro motherboards and that was bad enough. i think i've still got an active GSX account even though i only did like three.

[Panthers128]

So I stepped on my laptop last night and this morning when I opened there's a huge ink blotch on the screen. :(

Felt like I would get a more straight forward answer by asking on here. What is the cheapest/best way to fix this?

You have a few options:

1) Replace the screen yourself.

2) Pay someone to replace the screen for you.

3) Use the laptop as a desktop; Buy a monitor and hook your laptop up to the monitor for now on. No more portability.

Assuming you want to continue to use the portable feature of a laptop, replacing it yourself is the cheapest option. It's not too difficult if the laptop is large. The thinner the laptop, the more difficult the process is simply because there is more precision, smaller parts and more delicacy required.

If you post the laptop model, people here will probably help you find a replacement part. Various sites sell LCD screens. You can usually find some used ones on ebay.

You'll likely be able to find a guide to the process online. Check the guide to see if it seems like something you'd be able to do.

http://www.tim.id.au/blog/tims-laptop-service-manuals/

http://www.overclockers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=612766