Re: Notebook LCD replacement

From: James Sweet (jamessweet_at_hotmail.com)
Date: 11/30/04


Date: Tue, 30 Nov 2004 04:34:24 GMT


"Ferney" <mferneyNOF'NSPAM@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:Xns95B0B2EB3D97AFern@64.59.144.76...
> So, I've managed to destroy the screen on a Toshiba Satellite Pro 4300 and
> I'm wondering what my options are for replacing it.
>
> Now, I know that I can get another screen from another Satellite Pro 4300
> and just swap them (although apparently even that can be difficult, as
> they often use different screens within the same model family), but I'm
> having a hard time finding one and I want to keep the repair as cheap as
> possible.
>
> Wondering if anyine knows hwether it is possible to get into the screen
and
> actually replace the LCD panel. I have an HP N5420 that I destroyed, but
> the screen is still intack. What's the chance that I can swap the good
> panel for the broken one? Better said; what's the chance that someone who
> knows what they are doing can swap one panel for the other?
>
> If anyone can provide any opinions or guidance on this situation, it would
> be much appreciated.
>
> Thx,
>
> Andrew
>
>

If the panels themselves are identical then yes you can swap, if not then
no, no chance. Best bet is to look on ebay for a dead laptop with a good
screen.



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