The screen is one of the most important components of your laptop. However, at times the screen might stop functioning properly due to some technical fault or physical damage. A faulty screen doesn’t necessarily mean your laptop has become a useless device. 

To resolve screen-related issues on your HP laptop, you can approach a laptop repairing service. A professional repair service will replace the damaged screen of your laptop.  But, that would cost you a huge amount of money. Thankfully, there are simple steps with which you can easily replace the screen by yourself.

Here, we will provide you a step-by-step guide that’ll help you to successfully perform screen replacement on your HP device. 

What You Should Do before Replacing the Faulty HP Laptop Screen?

Before you begin with the task of a screen replacement, it’s crucial to check whether your laptop actually needs it. In most cases, like strong physical damage, you might be certain that the screen has been totally damaged and needs immediate replacement. 

However, if the screen is non-functional due to some technical problem then you must thoroughly investigate. Make sure if the screen is causing problems due to an issue in the graphics card or motherboard. In such cases, a screen replacement would be totally a waste of time, money and effort. 

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Search for an Appropriate Replacement Screen

So, now you’re sure your HP laptop needs a screen replacement. Your next job is to find a suitable replacement screen for your HP laptop. You can find a replacement LCD screen within $50 to $80. However, you have to carefully lookup on the Internet to find the best screen for your HP laptop. Do remember to put the correct model number of your HP laptop while searching for the replacement LCD screen.

Make sure to purchase an LCD screen from authentic sources. You wouldn’t jeopardize your laptop with cheap LCD screens from unreliable sources. As that would create problems in the near future.

Tools that You Will Require:

Once you’ve acquired a replacement LCD its time to assemble some simple tools that you’ll need to perform the replacement. These tools are quite easily available at home. Hence, you will need the following equipment:

• Table or any other flat surface area to work on the laptop.
• Small or medium-sized magnetic screwdriver. A magnetic one is preferable as it will further simplify your job. 
• A safety pin or a needle.
• A plastic knife or any other thin and sharp object.
• Container or small bowl.
• An adhesive tape.

Steps to Replace your Faulty HP Laptop Screen:

After you have acquired the replacement screen along with all the necessary tools it’s time to perform the actual task. Here’s what you need to do:

Turn Off the Device

At first, turn off the HP laptop. Now, carefully remove the power cord from the laptop. This will prevent you from facing any electrical hazards. Disconnect and dislodge all external and peripheral devices attached to the laptop and then remove the battery.

Remove the Stickers and Screws

Locate the stickers that cover the screws on the bezel of your HP laptop screen. You will then find them close to the bottom of the screen where the hinges are present. Now, with a pin or needle carefully remove the sticker without damaging anything. 

When you remove the sticker, you’ll get to see some screws. Use the screwdriver to carefully remove the screws. Do not forget to safely store the sticker and the screws in a tray or small bowl. 

Open the Bezel

After this use the small knife to smoothly remove the bezel of your HP laptop. This is a very crucial step so try to exercise caution. However, don’t be scared if you hear the sound of a plastic snapping. This is the noise of the unfastening of the plastic that holds your laptop screen in its place. 

Opening and removing the bezel might take some effort and time. So, don’t try to hurry or else you might end up damaging your laptop. If the laptop screen gets stuck in between the hinges, try to gently wiggle it. This will allow you to take the laptop screen out of the casing. 

Remove the LCD 

Once you take out the bezel of the laptop you will have easy access to the LCD of the screen. You have to be quite cautious while removing the LCD. This is probably the most challenging part of the entire process. 

The LCD is carefully placed on the metal frame with screws. Hence, you will have to open the screws to lift up and remove the LCD of the screen. Before you install the LCD slide, you need to remove the screen by unscrewing the two screws. 

After removing the LCD you have to disconnect the cable attached to the LCD. The video connector is attached to the LCD  by tape or an adhesive. So, it is easy to detach the video connector from the LCD slide. Now, separately store the video connector cable away. Any damage to the cable can have quite dangerous consequences for your laptop.

Place the New Screen

Now, it’s time to put the new screen inside. Place the new screen upside down within the frame carefully. Thereafter, gently attach the video connector cable with the LCD slide of the screen. Once done, put the screws tightly in all the necessary places. After this, put the bezel back to its place. 

Now, put the other remaining screws onto the bezel of the laptop. With this, you wouldn’t be able to see any cracks or signs of damage on the screen. Finally, put back the screw covers on top of the screws with the help of the pin or needle. 

Power On

So, you have successfully replaced the damaged screen of your laptop. Now, reinsert the battery and connect the laptop to its power source. Thereafter, turn on your HP device. 

In case the screen is unresponsive, you have to perform the entire process once again. 

Concluding Remark…

To sum up, it is very common for you to face screen-related issues on your HP laptop. But, that does not mean you’ll have to rush to professional repair service each time. With the steps mentioned above, you can easily replace a faulty screen on your laptop at any time.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How much does it cost to replace an HP Laptop screen?

If you wish to take professional service then it may cost you somewhere around $300. But if you’re confident enough to do it yourself then all you need is $50 to $100 for a replacement screen. 

2. Does HP warranty cover screen damage?

A warranty usually covers a manufacturing defect. So, if you had screen issues from the time of purchasing then you can ask for a free screen replacement. But, if the screen gets accidental damages then you’re not eligible for a free screen repair service.