NIMMO LAPTOP SCREEN REPAIR Or MUDDLING* John C. Baumann Presented to the SCTXCompClub Hardware SIG On or about 20 May 2008
* with thanks to Bill Buppert
Before you start: Some recommendations before you start: 1. Google the repair and see if you can find a manufacturer’s maintenance manual on your model or other specific instructions. a. For screen problems, see http://www.daileyint.com/hmdpc/lcd.htm b. A list of Dell models is given at: http://www.laptoprepair101.com/laptop/2006/01/31/dell-service-manuals/ ) 2. Work in a clean room. You don’t want dust and lint inside your machine. 3. You’ll remember to remove the power cord - REMOVE THE BATTERY, TOO! 4. There are just two or three different sizes of screws: use jar lids as collectors/sorters. 5. Make notes, so you know how to reassemble. 6. Take pictures: look at your picture to be sure that you got the detail you wanted. 7. Before you remove something, take a closer look at the part and memorize how it is assembled. Be especially observant around hinges since they are wire/cable runways. 8. When you are reassembling, remove dust and lint with compressed air. Do not use cloth. Links for laptop repairs: daileyint.com/hmdpc/repair.htm laptoprepair101.com irisvista.com - specific to Toshiba units laptoprescuer.com - claims board level repair, rather than motherboard replacement http://support.gateway.com/support/allsysteminfo.asp?sn=0028784187 - “spare” laptop