Laptop Screens - Replacement May Not Always Be Necessary
Laptops need to be handled with great care, as frequent movement and jerks associated
with times such as traveling, may cause problems to develop in the hardware. More importantly, the laptop screen is susceptible to damage very easily and though the replacement of the laptop screen is not very cumbersome, it can be expensive and will require you to take your time and choose a replacement carefully.If you face problems with the functioning of the laptop, do not despair. They can be fixed and repaired. You only need to know the type of problem causing the laptop to malfunction before going in for a replacement laptop screen. Of course in the event of a crack on the screen, you are left with no option but to replace it totally.
Some typical problems like a dim screen, lines on the screen, or even banding observed on the screen, can be set right at the right repair shop. However, even if only a few of the pixels are damaged, then there is no alternative but to replace the screen itself since the laptop generally uses the LCD or liquid crystal display technology and the clear formation of images depend upon thousands of these pixels functioning correctly. Just setting right those damaged pixels will not work and you will need to find a replacement screen.
Problems such as the flickering of images can be traced back to a problem with the inverter and can be replaced easily. If you happen to see only white on the screen, then it is due to a weak connection or a problem in the cable connecting the monitor with the system. In this case, the laptop needs to be opened up by a competent technician to isolate the problem and fix it.
Mixed up or jumbled images on the screen can also be rectified by changing the video card and this has nothing to do with the screen itself. You can verify this by connecting the VGA port to another monitor. If you see the same problem on that screen also, it means that the video card is the culprit and needs replacement. Similarly any loose connections can also cause problems in the way the images are displayed and you need to first eliminate that possibility by checking all connections.
It is apparent from the above examples, that it is not always necessary to obtain a replacement laptop screen unless it is physically cracked or broken and cannot be mended at all. Other problems need to be investigated with the help of a professional technician and will be dealt with accordingly.
You need to get in touch with a reputed laptop repair company when you wish to replace the screen. You can get information about them on the Internet and find out the necessary information. Do take care when choosing a repair company, as cheaper rates do not necessarily mean the job will be done well.
by: Lawrence White