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Toshiba Satellite Laptop Display Screen Gone!

11 years ago

Howdy. Someone dropped it on the floor and gave it to my SIL. The warranty expired in 2011. The glass is okay but the screen picture is mangled with stripes, blotches, etc. On one side there's a couple of inches of what might be considered usable screen. It allows one to see the curser so the screen can be turned off. On line I found a new display panel listed for this unit for $70. Does what I've said sound like it might just be in the display panel? On YouTube it didn't seem difficult to replace it. Any idea what a repair shop would charge? Thanks, Gene

Comments (6)

owbist
11 years ago
I would suggest the first action is getting some prices on options. You have not offered a model number so none of us can go there.

How much is the replacement screen itself?
How much would a repair shop charge?
Is any of this worth the expense?
If you are not needing it as a laptop consider plugging in a regular monitor which means no repair bills and very likely considerably less expense overall.

Replacing the screen is not really that big a job. If you assume the price you paid for the computer was nothing then everything you do will not reduce that figure. So you could grab the bull by the horns and remove the damaged screen before buying the replacement. If it comes apart successfully as I am sure it will if you act carefully and confidently then would be the time to consider buying the new screen.

According to Best Buy new Toshibas can be had for $270 and up.

Replacement screens you need to Google for as only you know the model number.

New free standing monitors can be had for under $100 and up.
Elmer J Fudd
11 years ago
Good advice from owbist.

I'm not sure why you mention the warranty expiration, damage from misuse is usually not covered for any product.
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genes
11 years ago
What model satellite??Might have access to disassembly for that model..Have you tried hooking it up to an external monitor to make sure the rest of the laptop is functioning correctly???
candler
Original Author
11 years ago
Thanks for your comments. Its an L675D-S7052. Shortly after posting this note I ordered a new display panel for around $60. A YouTube segment showing removal and installation didn't appear extremely difficult. Yep, I didn't think dropping it on the floor would be covered by Toshiba but who knows what the original purchaser might have acquired. You're right that my SIL, or I, should have hooked it up to another screen. I guess by seeing a partial screen I just became a little optomistic. I'll give it a try tomorrow. Regards to all. Gene
owbist
11 years ago
Good luck tomorrow then. Be sure to report back about how easy it was because we always have lurkers reading these messages and just perhaps your experience might encourage another person to try doing a repair rather than pay to have something done.
genes
11 years ago
With parts on hands, i did an older toshiba a couple of years ago and it took about a half hour..Pay attention to screw sizes, not all are the same length..Here are some disassembly instuction for that model

Here is a link that might be useful: Toshiba Satellite L675

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