Cracked laptop screen

[mick m]

We have a Toshiba 17" laptop that needs a new screen. Does anyone know of any links to how to change one and where to buy a replacement. Or failing that any reputable repairers in the Herts area you could recommend.

Thanks in advance,
Mick.

 

[neil_g]

ebay for parts.

what model number is it? normally you can bung it into google and youll find a guide..

 

[PsiFox]

Most reputable repairers will collect the laptop from you and return it when fixed. Google laptop repairs.

 

[MScotts]

Last week I replaced th screen on my lad's HP lappy. £65 delivered off ebay for the screen and a half hour's work from me with the watchmakers scrwdriver to replace & test it and job's a good'un... I'll go seek out the link to the eBay seller I used, as the service was great and the price included courier delivery

 

[MScotts]

http://myworld.ebay.co.uk/notebookbitz/

Correction to the above, it was £68 including RMSD delivery... Regardless of that, it was a bargain (and relief) considering the laptop is only 7 months old and warranty didn't cover the screen being stuffed!

 

[mikeward]

tbh replacing a laptop screen is quite easy (do around 10 a month) and can be done with a couple of small screwdrivers (usually crossheads) depending on model you might need to remove keyboard and some of the surround but it should be quite an easy job.

 

[MScotts]

Did you get a new screen and fix the lappy then matey?

 

[mick m]

Update, this link was given to me on another forum http://www.irisvista.com/ which shows how to take apart and repair most Toshiba laptops. The prices for new 17" screens are about 90 pounds and I fancied having a go at doing the job myself.
Most places were quoting around 160 to supply and fit a new screen.
Then I was told about GTEK in Old Stevenage and they can supply and fit a second hand screen for 100 pounds, so thats where it is at the moment.

Mick