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    gino88 Posts: 18, Reputation: 3
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    Mar 5, 2011, 07:10 AM
    Laptop screen repair
    Where is the cheapest and most reliable place to get a laptop screen repair? Just turned it on today and there's a long crack with a big black blob at the top which kind of blocks my view and its an inside crack which is weird.. advise is appreciated :) oh and warranty is long gone!
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    Mar 5, 2011, 07:41 AM
    You cannot repair a laptop screen, especially one that's cracked.
    A replacement is your only option.

    Have a look for spares on eBay.
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    gino88 Posts: 18, Reputation: 3
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    Mar 6, 2011, 08:50 AM
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    Oh I see, but I don't think I could swap the screens myself or know what screen to get, this is a bit out of my depth, aren't there people who can do this for you? Or would it be cheaper to basically buy a new laptop ?
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    Mar 6, 2011, 08:52 AM
    PCworld may be able to do it, but they WILL charge you a small fortune.

    Changing a laptop screen is quite straightforward.
    Best idea is to find the service manual for your model and it gives details there.
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    Mar 6, 2011, 05:26 PM

    One thing to keep in mind is that there are different screens. Even for the same laptop. I recently repaired a 410i and I was looking at screens and there were two kinds.

    WHen you look for screens make sure you know what your current device has...
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