If you’re like most laptop users, at some point you’ll need to repair or replace your screen. The cost of doing so can vary depending on the type of laptop and the extent of the damage, but generally speaking, it’s not a cheap process.
1. What are the most common problems with laptop screens and how much do they cost to fix?
The most common problems tend to be: Cracked screens, which can run from $50 to $250 for materials and labor. Lines running through the screen, due to faulty graphics hardware. Failure of backlight lamps. This tends to result in dim images or an image that doesn’t light up at all. The cost for repair is generally
2. How to avoid damaging your laptop screen in the first place?
There are several things you can do to avoid damaging your laptop screen in the first place. Some are common sense, while others are less obvious:
Keep your work area clean and dust-free. Dirt and dust particles will attract static electricity which is attracted to the glass on the display. The risk for this damage increases if you work in an air-conditioned or air-conditioned environment. Use a clean, static-free cloth to clean your screen whenever necessary.
Be careful what you touch on the front of the laptop. Some laptops have controls and buttons directly on the display which can be damaged if you press too hard or apply too much pressure with your fingers (especially when wearing rings).
3. What to do if you damage your laptop screen?
If you do damage the screen on your laptop, depending on the extent of the damage, there are several options available to you.
You can take it into an authorized repair center (where they will probably charge an arm and a leg) or attempt to fix it yourself.
The latter option is only recommended if you’ve got some experience with these types of repairs, you’re not afraid to take things apart (and put them back together again), and you don’t mind the possibility that your repair attempt could make the situation worse.
If you decide to go this route, there are several online tutorials available that can walk you through either removing or replacing a laptop screen.
5. What should you do if you accidentally break your laptop screen?
If you accidentally break your laptop screen (for example, while it is closed), it can be an expensive mistake. Depending on the extent of the damage, it may still be possible to fix the screen using one of the online tutorials mentioned above. However, in some cases, especially if there are other problems (such as liquid damage or physical damage to the laptop body or components), you may need to contact an authorized repair center.
The cost of repair will depend on the extent of damage, but it’s generally not cheap.
6 The pros and cons of repairing a laptop screen vs. buying a new one?
The decision between repairing a laptop screen vs buying a new one is entirely up to you. If your laptop is still under warranty, you may want to contact the manufacturer instead of attempting to fix it yourself or at an unauthorized repair center.
Note that if the damage to your screen was caused by dropping the laptop or otherwise subjecting it to significant impact force, you may void the warranty if you attempt to fix it yourself or at an unauthorized repair center. Additionally, this may also be a case where it’s more cost-effective to buy a new laptop, depending on its age and condition.
On the other hand, there are times when buying a new laptop vs repairing your current one is a moot point. For example, if your laptop is so old that you can’t even find replacement parts, it may be more cost-effective to buy a new one instead of continuing to use a broken laptop or attempting to fix the damage yourself.
In short, whether repairing a laptop screen vs buying a new one is worth it depends on the age, condition, and extent of the damage to your laptop screen.
Conclusion
No one wants to damage their laptop screen, but unfortunately, accidents happen. If you are faced with the unfortunate prospect of a damaged or broken laptop screen, your best option may be to repair it yourself or at an authorized repair center.
However, if the cost of repairing vs buying new is too high for either option to be practical, consider whether it makes more sense to buy a new laptop or use your current one with the broken screen.